sigserve: Reminder: Parent Involvement Call
Greetings SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators! This is a reminder that a Joint Directors/Evaluators Topical Call on Parent Involvement is scheduled for April 11 at 3:00pm Eastern / 2:00pm Central / 1:00pm Mountain / 12:00noon Pacific. This is a 90 minute call with presenters: Brett Bollinger (IN SIG) and Julie Havill (Family Coordinator IN SIG); Debra Jennings (SPAN) and Peggy Thorpe (NJDOE); and Kerry Ottlinger (KS SIG) and Darla Nelson-Metzger (Families Together, Inc., KS). To get on the call, Dial 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 346-0322#. Please press *6 to mute your line and *7 to unmute. Upcoming Teleconferences To view the teleconferences scheduled for April through December go to: http://www.signetwork.org/calendar.shtml. Please note that the dial-in information isn't posted to the site. We will include this information in our various listserv teleconference reminders. Also, if you are not receiving announcements for the Directors (only) or Evaluators (only) teleconferences, please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell us what listserv you would like to be added to - Directors (sigdirect) or Evaluators (sigeval). Thank you. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Parent Involvement Topical Call 4/11/07
Greetings SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators! This is a reminder that a Joint Directors/Evaluators Topical Call on Parent Involvement is scheduled for tomorrow, April 11 at 3:00pm Eastern / 2:00pm Central / 1:00pm Mountain / 12:00noon Pacific. This is a 90 minute call with presenters: Brett Bollinger (IN SIG) and Julie Havill (Family Coordinator IN SIG); Debra Jennings (SPAN) and Peggy Thorpe (NJDOE); and Kerry Ottlinger (KS SIG) and Darla Nelson-Metzger (Families Together, Inc., KS). Please use this link to download presenter materials: http://www.signetwork.org/Docs/CallNotes/Apr11_2007_Parent/ To get on the call, Dial 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 346-0322#. Please press *6 to mute your line and *7 to unmute. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Notes and Upcoming Call
Greetings Directors and Evaluators! We would like to extend our appreciation to Brett Bollinger (IN SIG) and Julie Havill (Family Coordinator IN SIG); Debra Jennings (SPAN) and Peggy Thorpe (NJ SIG); and Kerry Ottlinger (KS SIG) and Darla Nelson-Metzger (Families Together, Inc., KS) for presenting at last week's Parent Involvement Topical Call. If you were unable to attend, you can review the materials and the notes using the following link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.shtml http://www.signetwork.org/notes.shtml In May, Dean Fixsen will return for a second Scaling Up teleconference (details below). This call will be structured as a Q A with Larry Wexler facilitating. To prepare for the call you can review the notes from Fixsen's November 2006 presentation, which are found using the above link. Joint Directors/Evaluators Topical Call - Scaling Up Date: May 1 Time: 1:00p EST/ 12:00p CST / 11:00a MST/ 10:00a PST Length: 90 minutes Presenter: Dean Fixsen Facilitator: Larry Wexler Dial-in Info: To get on the call, dial 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322# . You must enter the # key at the end of the number to enter the call. To mute your line press *6 and unmute press *7. One last reminder -- If you like to receive Directors or Evaluators only meeting announcements, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to be added to the listservs. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Scaling Up with Dean Fixsen
Greeting Directors and Evaluators, This is a second reminder that Dean Fixsen will present to the group on Scaling Up. The teleconference will convene May 1 at 1:00p Eastern / 12:00noon Central / 11:00a Mountain / 10:00a Pacific. The call is structured as a Q A discussion with Larry Wexler facilitating. To review the notes from Fixsen's presentation on November 9, 2006, use this link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.shtml http://www.signetwork.org/notes.shtml Dial-in Info: To get on the call, dial 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322# . You must enter the # key at the end of the number to enter the call. To mute your line press *6 and un-mute press *7. We hope most of you can join us as we expect a lively pertinent discussion. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: sigserve: Scaling Up with Dean Fixsen
The audio (mp3) is now available from last week's call. You will find the file (AudioFixsen.mp3) listed within the materials and notes from the May 1 call. http://www.signetwork.org/Docs/CallNotes/May01_2007_Fixsen/ From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:01 PM To: 'sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu' Subject: RE: sigserve: Scaling Up with Dean Fixsen The notes from Dean Fixsen's Scaling Up teleconference (May 1) are now posted to the site: http://www.signetwork.org/Docs/CallNotes/May01_2007_Fixsen/ http://www.signetwork.org/notes.shtml For those of you who were unable to attend we will also post an audio recording of the call, once it's available from our teleconference vendor (in a day or two). Signetwork Team From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 8:55 AM To: 'sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu' Subject: RE: sigserve: Scaling Up with Dean Fixsen Importance: High Greetings SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators, This is reminder that we are convening a 90 minute Scaling Up Teleconference Presentation with Dean Fixsen on May 1 at 1:00p Eastern / 12:00noon Central / 11:00a Mountain / 10:00a Pacific. To get on the call, dial 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. You must enter the # key at the end of the number to enter the call. To mute your line press *6 and un-mute press *7. Dr. Fixsen will provide a 15 minute overview, using the first 15 slides of his Scaling up Innovation in Education slide presentation (see link below for the pdf version). Please review the slides before the call and have the file available in print or open electronically to use as a reference during the call. Larry Wexler will facilitate the Q A session following Dr. Fixsen's brief overview. http://www.signetwork.org/Docs/CallNotes/May01_2007_Fixsen/Scaling%20up_ Fixsen.pdf If you have difficulty opening the file, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373
sigserve: Materials from OSEP Project Directors' Meeting
Dear SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators: Thank you for participating at the SIG/SPDG meetings during the OSEP Project Directors' Conference. The notes and handouts are now available using the link below (Go to the orange highlighted box on the right): http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html We are in the process of collecting the notes from the table conversations and will post a summary of these discussions in August. Also in August, we will begin updating the site with the links, resources, and tools that were requested at the conference or in one of the surveys. This means that in the next week or so I'll be contacting some evaluators about the instruments they were willing to share with other evaluators. It was a pleasure meeting you face to face last week and we look forward to hearing from you again on our August teleconferences. Dates and times for the calls are listed below. If you'd like to receive the Evaluator or Director Call announcements on a regular basis, you need to subscribe to the appropriate listserv. Please drop me a note if you'd like to be added to the Directors or Evaluators lists. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Evaluators Call: August 9 Topic: TBD 1st Call Time: 1p Eastern / 12p Central / 11a Mountain / 10a Pacific 2nd Call Time: 4p Eastern / 3p Central / 2p Mountain / 1p Pacific Length: 60 minutes Joint Topical Call: August 16 Topic: Fidelity of Implementation of Research-Based Practices Presenter: Greg Roberts, Ph.D., Special Education Strand of the Center on Instruction, University of Texas, Austin Facilitators: TBD Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Directors Call: August 28 Topic: TBD 1st Call Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific 2nd Call Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Results from SIG Day and Meeting Reminder
Good Morning Directors and Evaluators: Thanks to those of you who completed the survey to evaluate the activities of SIG/SPDG Day at the OSEP Project Directors' Conference. We value the comments we received and will take into consideration your recommendations to improve next year's meeting. We'd like to share the survey results with you. Please follow the link below to view all the responses, including the open-ended responses. http://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=q_2bSPL1H3NZu4XYhsgbZirqMQoEh6Wa_ 2bIhed7ZGZ5mHM_3d Meeting Reminder The Directors and Evaluators calls this month will focus on planning the fall teleconferences and the regional face-to-face meetings. We'd like to receive your input on the topical focus and structure for these meetings, so we hope you can make one of the calls. The dates and times are listed below. Evaluators Call: August 9 1st Call Time: 1p Eastern / 12p Central / 11a Mountain / 10a Pacific 2nd Call Time: 4p Eastern / 3p Central / 2p Mountain / 1p Pacific Length: 60 minutes Directors Call: August 28 1st Call Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific 2nd Call Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 60-90 minutes Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Making A Difference Pages Meeting Announcements
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for two upcoming calls. On August 9, we are convening two Evaluators Teleconferences to plan our upcoming calls and to review activities from the Project Directors Conference. On August 16, Greg Roberts, Ph.D., will present on Fidelity of Implementation of Research-Based Practices. Details and dial-in information are listed below. We are also pleased to announce two new installments to our Making a Difference Publications - Nevada and North Carolina. Nevada's pages highlights key strategies to improve student performance, meaningful parent involvement, and recruitment and retention. North Carolina's pages describe the progress made towards attaining their goals of improving reading instruction for students with disabilities, implementing school improvement efforts (which involved positive behavior supports), and improving the quality and quantity of teachers for students with disabilities. To read these two articles click on the state's link found on the Signetwork homepage: http://www.signetwork.org/index.html Evaluators Call: August 9 Topic: Planning Sep-Dec Calls, Overview of SIG Day 1st Call Time: 1p Eastern / 12p Central / 11a Mountain / 10a Pacific 2nd Call Time: 4p Eastern / 3p Central / 2p Mountain / 1p Pacific Length: 60 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 2576984#. You must enter the # key at the end of the number to enter the call. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. Joint Directors and Evaluators Call: August 16 Topic: Fidelity of Implementation of Research-Based Practices Presenter: Greg Roberts, Ph.D., Special Education Strand of the Center on Instruction http://www.texasreading.org/utcrla/tech_assist/strand.asp , University of Texas, Austin Facilitator: Larry Wexler, Project Officer Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. You must enter the # key at the end of the number to enter the call. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. http://www.texasreading.org/utcrla/tech_assist/strand.asp Greg Roberts, Ph.D. is Principal Investigator and Director of the Special Education Strand of the Center on Instruction http://www.texasreading.org/utcrla/tech_assist/strand.asp , and Principal Investigator for Dissemination Core of the Texas Center on Learning Disabilities. Dr. Roberts is trained as an educational psychologist, with expertise in quantitative methods, measurement, and program evaluation. He has an undergraduate degree in special education and taught primary-aged children with emotional and learning disabilities for three years, as well as first and sixth grades. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: September 17 Joint Call Reminder
Greetings SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the Joint Directors and Evaluators Topical Call on September 17 with presenter Dr. Carl Dunst, from Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute. The focus of his presentation is the link between evidence-based practices and the development of family and teacher friendly products. At the end of this week, we'll send a link to Carl's Powerpoint file to download and view for the call. Joint Topical Call: September 17, 2007 Topic: Evidence-Based Practices and Family and Teacher Friendly Reporting Presenter: Carl Dunst, Ph.D., Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute http://www.researchtopractice.info/ , Asheville, NC Facilitators: Christi Kavulic, OSEP Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. If you have questions about this teleconference or upcoming events, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Joint Topical Call with Carl Dunst
Greetings SIG/SPDG Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the Joint Directors and Evaluators Topical Call on September 17 with presenter Dr. Carl Dunst, from Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute. The focus of his presentation is the link between evidence-based practices and the development of family and teacher friendly products. We will post the pdf version of Carl's presentation by 11:30am [Eastern Time] the day of the presentation. Joint Topical Call: September 17, 2007: Topic: Developing User Friendly Evidence-Based Practices Presenter: Carl Dunst, Ph.D., Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute http://www.researchtopractice.info/ , Asheville, Facilitators: Christi Kavulic, OSEP Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Registration: Albuquerque SIG Regional Meeting
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are excited to report that registration and hotel reservation information is now available for our first SIGnetwork Regional Meeting -- Albuquerque, New Mexico! For those of you attending one of the other meeting locales (Kansas City, MO, and Bethesda, MD), we'll email separate announcements for these meetings as soon as the registration sites are finalized and details confirmed. The Albuquerque meeting will occur October 29-30 at the Hyatt Regency. We are meeting on the 29th from 1:00-4:30, and on the 30th from 8:30-4:30. To get ready for the meeting you'll need to complete two tasks: 1) register for the conference, and 2) reserve your lodging by October 7. 1. To register copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,67/ http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfon y_conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,67/ Oct 29-30: Albuquerque Hyatt Regency SIGnetwork Regional Meeting [WRRC/MPRRC], October 29: 1:00-4:30 October 30: 8:30-4:30 There is no registration fee for this regional conference. However, states are responsible for their travel and lodging costs. 2. To reserve your lodging: You may reserve your lodging by phone or online. Please provide the reference code Albuquerque SIGnetwork Regional Meeting when calling or enter the group code GTACS when using the online form. The room rate is $99 plus 12.85% tax for 10/28 and 10/29. The cut off date is Sunday, October 7. Reservations made after 10/7 will be made based on availability. Hotel contact and reservation information is provided below and on the registration site and the email registration confirmation page. Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 842-1234 Phone Reservations: Toll Free: 888-591-1234 Reference: Albuquerque SIGnetwork Regional Meeting Online Reservations: Website: http://albuquerque.hyatt.com Group Code: GTACS The agenda for all three regional meetings has yet to be finalized. If you need a draft agenda, for travel authorization purposes or have questions about the regional meetings, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: RE: CORRECTION sigeval: Registration: Kansas City Regional Meeting
Here is the link to registration: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,68/ http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfon y_conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,68/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:40 AM To: sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: sigeval: Registration: Kansas City Regional Meeting Greetings Directors and Evaluators: Registration and hotel reservation information is now available for the second SIGnetwork Regional Meeting -- Kansas City, MO! The Kansas City meeting will occur November 1-2, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. We are meeting on the Nov. 1, from 8:30-4:30, and on Nov. 2 from 8:30-12:30. To prepare for the meeting you'll need to complete two tasks: 1) register for the conference, and 2) reserve your lodging by October 15. 1. To register copy and paste the following link into your browser: November 1-2: Kansas City SIGnetwork Regional Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Crowne Center [NCRRC/SERRC] November 1: 8:30-4:30 November 2: 8:30-12:30 There is no registration fee for this regional conference. However, states are responsible for their travel and lodging costs. 2. To reserve your lodging: You may reserve your lodging by phone or online. Please provide the reference code Kansas City SIGnetwork Regional Meeting when calling or enter the group code TECH when using the online reservations. The room rate is $103 plus 15.225% tax for 10/31 and 11/01. The cut off date is Monday, October 15. Reservations made after 10/15 will be made based on availability. Hotel contact and reservation information is provided below and on the registration site and the email registration confirmation page. Hyatt Regency Crown Center 2345 McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 421-1234 registration link http://crowncenter.hyatt.com/ The cutoff date is: 10/15/07 Reservations made after 10/15 will be made based on availability Room Rate $103 plus 15.225% Phone Reservations: Toll Free: 888-591-1234 Reference: Kansas City SIGnetwork Regional Meeting Online Reservations: Website: http://crowncenter.hyatt.com Group Code: TECH The agenda for all three regional meetings has yet to be finalized. If you need a draft agenda, for travel authorization purposes or have questions about the regional meetings, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] blocked::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] . Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Oct. 2 Joint Topical Call Reminder: Presenter Todd Gravois
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the Joint Director and Evaluator Topical Call on October 2 at 1:00, Eastern (details below). Todd Gravois, University of Maryland, will present on fidelity as it applies to RtI. To download his presentation materials please use the following link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Joint Topical Call: October 2, 2007: Topic: Implementing RTI with Integrity: The IC Team Experience Presenter: Todd Gravois, Ph.D., Lab for Instructional Consultant Teams http://www.icteams.umd.edu/ , University of Maryland. The lab for IC Teams supports the development, implementation and maintenance of effective instructional and intervention practices in school districts in Maryland and around the nation, and provides three interrelated services to participating school districts: Training, Technical Assistance, and Evaluation. Facilitators: Rorie Fitzpatrick, Nevada SPDG Director Time: 1:00p Eastern / 12:00p Central / 11:00p Mountain / 10:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Final Reminder: Teleconference Presenter Todd Gravois
This is a final reminder for today's SIG/SPDG Joint Topical Call. Joint Topical Call: October 2, 2007: Topic: Implementing RTI with Integrity: The IC Team Experience Presenter: Todd Gravois, Ph.D., Lab for Instructional Consultant Teams http://www.icteams.umd.edu/ , University of Maryland. The lab for IC Teams supports the development, implementation and maintenance of effective instructional and intervention practices in school districts in Maryland and around the nation, and provides three interrelated services to participating school districts: Training, Technical Assistance, and Evaluation. Facilitators: Rorie Fitzpatrick, Nevada SPDG Director Time: 1:00p Eastern / 12:00p Central / 11:00p Mountain / 10:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. You will be prompted for a room number which is: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Team Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Update on the Bethesda Regional Meeting
Greetings: For those attending the Bethesda Regional Meeting, registration and hotel information has not been posted. We are finalizing the site contract and once it is in place we'll send the links for lodging and registration. We hope to do this by close of business, October 3. There is no registration fee for attending this year's regional meeting. However, you will be responsible for lodging, travel, and partial per diem. For lodging we negotiated government rate rooms for $201 with a 12% tax per night, and for meals we will provide a snack on the first day, and breakfast and lunch on the second day. We will provide more detailed information about registration and lodging in the announcement. Thank you for your patience. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Reminder: Regional Meeting Registration
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder to register for the upcoming SIG/SPDG regional meetings. The deadline for Albuquerque and Kansas City registration is October 15 and for Bethesda, October 19. The registration links are found on the home page: http://signetwork.org/ . You'll also find hotel contact information on the registration pages. If you have any questions about the meeting logistics, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] We're looking forward to meeting with you soon! Regards, Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator
sigserve: LRE-Part B CoP Teleseminar on Co-Teaching at the middle/high school
Below is an invitation to a Co-Teaching Teleseminar that may be of interest to some of you. From: Vicki Hornus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:38 PM To: Vicki Hornus Subject: LRE-Part B CoP Teleseminar on Co-Teaching at the middle/high school You are invited to participate in a free teleseminar, Co-Teaching: general and special educators working together to improve student performance for all with Dr. Lisa Dieker, Associate Professor in the Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Thursday, January 24 at 2:00 PM EST, 1:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM MST, 11:00 AM PST, 10:00 AM AK, 9:00 AM HI. This free teleseminar will be 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Participants will receive Power Point slides to view during the seminar and will use a toll free call in number for the audio portion. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions of Dr. Dieker during the presentation. To register for the teleseminar, please send the following information to Vicki Hornus, Community Co-Facilitator, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] . This event is hosted by the LRE-Part B Community of Practice - www.tacommunities.org http://www.tacommunities.org/ Focus of the session will be on: Effective School-wide strategies Celebrating the Success of All Students Developing Interdisciplinary Collaboration Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Effective Classroom-wide strategies Active Learning Environments Evidence-Based Instruction Grading and Student Assessment Intended audience: General education teachers and administrators, special educators, parents, and teacher trainers interested in education for all students grades 6 to 12. About Dr. Dieker: Dr. Lisa Dieker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Her passion is conducting research and projects that are based in real classrooms. She recently was selected for the prestigious position of University of Central Florida Teaching and Learning Academy Fellow; she is implementing a project focused on creating web-based streamed videos that impact learning in math, science and reading. Dr. Dieker along with a colleague in English Education were selected to receive a Faculty Innovation Grant from the Florida Department of Education to infuse general education content into the special education program. Prior to UCF, Dr. Dieker served for 9 years on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin where she was the co-director of a federally funded, state-funded and foundation funded project the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Milwaukee Public Schools Special Education Internship Program that has received over 2 million dollars in financial support. During a recent sabbatical Dr. Dieker spent the semester serving as a substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools. She is a national speaker on inclusion giving several keynote addresses and professional development sessions each year. She has written numerous articles in the areas of collaboration, diversity and co-teaching.
sigserve: RE: Final Reminder: Directors Call on January 22 - NY Higher Education Support Center
Good Morning, The original PowerPoint file posted to the link was faulty. We posted an updated PowerPoint file, so please try again. Sorry for the lateness! We're looking forward to talking to you soon! Audrey From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 10:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Final Reminder: Directors Call on January 22 - NY Higher Education Support Center This is a final reminder for the SIG/SPDG Directors Call on January 22 at 12:00pm Eastern Time. The PowerPoint slides for the presentation can be downloaded from the following link: http://signetwork.org/notes.html Topic: New York Higher Education Support Center (HESC) Date: January 22 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific Presenters: Peter L. Kozik and Gerald M. Mager, School of Education, Syracuse University; Matt Giugno, New York SIG Director, VESID Facilitator: Larry Wexler, OSEP Project Officer Length: 60-90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. Room number: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. About HESC: New York Higher Education Support Center (HESC) for Systems Change is an initiative of the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) within the State Education Department. To learn more go to: http://www.systemschange.syr.edu/hesc/ Notes and audio files for this presentation will be posted two weeks after the call using the above link. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey
sigserve: RE: Final Reminder: Directors Call on January 22 - NY Higher Education Support Center
The website that the New York team shared on today's call has been updated: www.inclusion-ny.org. They fixed the error message issue. The glitch was caused by the new website migration they've begun. From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 10:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Final Reminder: Directors Call on January 22 - NY Higher Education Support Center This is a final reminder for the SIG/SPDG Directors Call on January 22 at 12:00pm Eastern Time. The PowerPoint slides for the presentation can be downloaded from the following link: http://signetwork.org/notes.html Topic: New York Higher Education Support Center (HESC) Date: January 22 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific Presenters: Peter L. Kozik and Gerald M. Mager, School of Education, Syracuse University; Matt Giugno, New York SIG Director, VESID Facilitator: Larry Wexler, OSEP Project Officer Length: 60-90 minutes Dial: 1-888-387-8686. Room number: 3460322#. To mute your line press *6, to un-mute your line press *7. About HESC: New York Higher Education Support Center (HESC) for Systems Change is an initiative of the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) within the State Education Department. To learn more go to: http://www.systemschange.syr.edu/hesc/ Notes and audio files for this presentation will be posted two weeks after the call using the above link. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey
sigserve: Reminder: February SIG/SPDG Directors Webinar
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinar of Maryland's Online IEP tool on February 25 at 3-4:30pm Eastern. Some of you attended a preview of this IEP tool given by Sharon West (SPDG Director) and Tamara Otto (SPDG Evaluator) at the fall Bethesda SIG Regional Meeting. For this webinar, Dianne Tracey, a member of Maryland's IEP development team, will provide a more in-depth review of their online IEP system. As this is our first time hosting a webinar, we hope that many of you can participate to experience the technology. To join the webinar you must complete a two step process - 1) log into the website, and 2) dial-in for audio teleconferencing. We will send the two-step Webinar login details by Friday, February 22. Topic: Demonstration of Maryland's Online IEP Tool [Webinar] Date: February 25 Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Dianne Tracey, Program Manager, Maryland Online IEP, Johns Hopkins University, Sharon West, Maryland SPDG Project Director; Tamara Otto, Maryland SPDG Evaluator, Johns Hopkins University; Karen Clark Salinas, Disability Services Coordinator/Project Manager, Johns Hopkins University; Facilitator: Larry Wexler, Facilitator Webinar Info: Login and dial-in information provided Friday, Feb. 22 Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: SIG/SPDG Directors Webinar Login Information
This is a reminder to attend the Signetwork Webinar on February 25 at 3:00pm Eastern: Maryland's Online IEP Tool. To join the webinar, please complete the steps below: 1) Click on the following link or cut and paste the URL into your browser: http://connectpro49896459.acrobat.com/signetwork/ http://connectpro49896459.acrobat.com/signetwork/ 2) Type your full name in the Enter as a Guest Field. (You are not required to enter a login password) 3) Dial-in for audio: 1-888-387-8686, Rm: 3460322# Topic: Demonstration of Maryland's Online IEP Tool [Webinar] Date: February 25 Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Dianne Tracey, Program Manager, Maryland Online IEP, Johns Hopkins University, Sharon West, Maryland SPDG Project Director; Tamara Otto, Maryland SPDG Evaluator, Johns Hopkins University; Karen Clark Salinas, Disability Services Coordinator/Project Manager, Johns Hopkins University; Facilitator: Larry Wexler, Facilitator - If you've never used Adobe Connect Enterprise, get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/breeze_live_intro_en Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: sigserve: SIG/SPDG Directors Webinar Login Information
This is a reminder to attend today's Signetwork Webinar at 3:00pm Eastern: Maryland's Online IEP Tool. To join the webinar, please complete the steps below: 1) Click on the following link or cut and paste the URL into your browser: http://connectpro49896459.acrobat.com/signetwork/ http://connectpro49896459.acrobat.com/signetwork/ 2) Type your full name in the Enter as a Guest Field. (You are not required to enter a login password) 3) Dial-in for audio: 1-888-387-8686, Rm: 3460322# Topic: Demonstration of Maryland's Online IEP Tool [Webinar] Date: February 25 Time: 3:00p Eastern / 2:00p Central / 1:00p Mountain / 12:00p Pacific Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Dianne Tracey, Program Manager, Maryland Online IEP, Johns Hopkins University, Sharon West, Maryland SPDG Project Director; Tamara Otto, Maryland SPDG Evaluator, Johns Hopkins University; Karen Clark Salinas, Disability Services Coordinator/Project Manager, Johns Hopkins University; Facilitator: Larry Wexler, OSEP - If you've never used Adobe Connect Enterprise, get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/breeze_live_intro_en Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: SIG Webinar - Attendee Maximum
Hello Everyone, We have a participation limit for today's IEP Webinar of 50 attendees. If there are several of you attending from the same office, please try to share a computer screen /speaker phone or project the webinar from a laptop for a group to view. This is our first time hosting such an event and we don't want to turn anyone away, so your help in sharing resources would be greatly appreciated! Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: IEP Webinar Follow-up
Here is the link to Maryland Online IEP Demo site that Dianne Tracey mentioned during the presentation: http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=1344 We will post an archive of the online presentation and an audio file as soon as they are available. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: sigserve: IEP Webinar Follow-up
Greetings! Along with the link -- http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=1344 -- you'll need to use the following login/password, and steps to access Maryland's Online IEP Demo site: Login: teacher Password: demo 1. Choose student name (Maryland IEP Student). 2. Choose IEP button at the top of the screen. 3. Choose View Active IEP, Service Plan or Eligibility 3 Status Report to access the sample IEP in the MD Online IEP. This will allow the user to view an IEP and the accompanying Wizards but without editing permissions. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:30 PM To: sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: sigserve: IEP Webinar Follow-up Here is the link to Maryland Online IEP Demo site that Dianne Tracey mentioned during the presentation: http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=1344 We will post an archive of the online presentation and an audio file as soon as they are available. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: sigserve: Westat's Final Evaluation of SIG Program
Please wait until COB on March 3rd to access the SIG evaluation final reports. The files posted currently are not accessible. Thanks for you patience. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 2:04 PM To: sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: sigserve: Westat's Final Evaluation of SIG Program Colleagues: Here is a link to the final report from the five year SIG evaluation conducted by WESTAT: http://www.signetwork.org/westat_eval.html http://www.signetwork.org/westat_eval.html [Final report files are located at the top of the page]. The evaluation includes a systems change model and an elegant way of designating outcomes as robust, solid, probable and possible. Outcome evidence is provided to support the categorization of the outcomes. There is also a very interesting section on administrative leadership. Please note that this is a SIG rather than SPDG report. As such, some of the outcomes are a bit dated (e.g., participation in assessment) given the passage of NCLB. Feel free to give me a call should you have any questions. Larry 202.245.7571 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Announcements
The archive of Maryland's Online IEP Demonstration (Feb. 25) is now posted the the website: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html. We have provided instructions on how to view the visual and listen to the audio portions for this webinar. In the future, the visual and audio will be synched to one file. Upcoming Webinar Reminder: On April 4 from 12-1:30pm Eastern we're hosting a webinar presentation of the Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project. Members of the Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project team and their TA Center partner, the New Teacher Center, will provide an overview of the project - the mentoring model used, the current status of activities and outcomes - and share how the New Teacher Center has been involved in the project and what resources and training they offer to states. Topic: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project and New Teacher Center [Webinar] Date: April 4 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific / 8:00a Alaska Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Art Arnold, Director of Special Education, Alaska ; Roy Anderson, SPDG Evaluator; Lorrie Scoles, University of Alaska, Director of the SW Mentor Project; Melissa Hill, University of Alaska, Director of ATP; Jan Miles, New Teacher Center; Tom Howe, New Teacher Center Facilitator: Sharon Schumacher, Alaska SPDG Project Director Dial-in/Registration: To be provided a week before the call. Links: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project - http://alaskamentorproject.org/index.php http://alaskamentorproject.org/index.php The New Teacher Center - http://newteachercenter.org/ http://newteachercenter.org/ Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Announcement: OSEP Project Directors' Conference
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: The 2008 OSEP Project Directors' Conference site has recently been updated. The Conference will be held July 21-23, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Registration is not yet available, however, a room block is now open for lodging. For more information about lodging and making your reservations go to: http://www.osep-meeting.org/lodging.asp http://www.osep-meeting.org/lodging.asp We encourage you to bookmark the home page to check for updates: http://www.osep-meeting.org/index.asp. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Alaska Mentoring Project Webinar Reminder: April 4
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project Webinar, scheduled on April 4. Members of the Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project team and their TA Center partner, the New Teacher Center, will provide an overview of the project - the mentoring model used, the current status of activities and outcomes - and share how the New Teacher Center has been involved in the project and what resources and training they offer to states. Topic: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project and New Teacher Center [Webinar] Date: April 4 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific / 8:00a Alaska Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Art Arnold, Director of Special Education, Alaska ; Roy Anderson, SPDG Evaluator; Lorrie Scoles, University of Alaska, Director of the SW Mentor Project; Melissa Hill, University of Alaska, Director of ATP; Jan Miles, New Teacher Center; Tom Howe, New Teacher Center Facilitator: Sharon Schumacher, Alaska SPDG Project Director Dial-in/Registration: To be provided one day before the presentation. Links: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project - http://alaskamentorproject.org/index.php http://alaskamentorproject.org/index.php The New Teacher Center - http://newteachercenter.org/ http://tacs-mail.tacswrrc.uoregon.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://newteachercenter.org/
sigserve: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project Webinar Reminder with Login Details
This is a reminder for this week's SIGnetwork Directors and Evaluators Webinar: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project on April 4. To enter the webinar please complete the following two steps: 1) Dial-in to the audio conferencing. Dial: 1-866-910-4857, passcode: 815487 2) Go to the Webinar Room Link: https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 . When this window opens, enter as a Guest, typing your full name. Date: April 4 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific / 8:00a Alaska Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Art Arnold, Director of Special Education, Alaska ; Roy Anderson, SPDG Evaluator; Lorrie Scoles, University of Alaska, Director of the SW Mentor Project; Melissa Hill, University of Alaska, Director of ATP; Jan Miles, New Teacher Center; Tom Howe, New Teacher Center Facilitator: Sharon Schumacher, Alaska SPDG Project Director Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: Reminder - Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project Webinar with Login Details
This is a reminder for the SIGnetwork Directors and Evaluators Webinar: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project on April 4. To enter the webinar please complete the following two steps: 1) Dial-in to the audio conferencing. Dial: 1-866-910-4857, passcode: 815487 2) Go to the Webinar Room Link: https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 . When this window opens, enter as a Guest, typing your full name. Date: April 4 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific / 8:00a Alaska Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Art Arnold, Director of Special Education, Alaska ; Roy Anderson, SPDG Evaluator; Lorrie Scoles, University of Alaska, Director of the SW Mentor Project; Melissa Hill, University of Alaska, Director of ATP; Jan Miles, New Teacher Center; Tom Howe, New Teacher Center Facilitator: Sharon Schumacher, Alaska SPDG Project Director Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: sigserve: Reminder - Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project Webinar with Login Details
This is a reminder for today's SIGnetwork Directors and Evaluators Webinar: Alaska Teacher Mentoring Project . To enter the webinar please complete the following two steps: 1) Dial-in to the audio conferencing. Dial: 1-866-910-4857, passcode: 815487 2) Go to the Webinar Room Link: https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 https://admin.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1 . When this window opens, enter as a Guest, typing your full name. Date: April 4 Time: 12:00p Eastern / 11:00a Central / 10:00a Mountain / 9:00a Pacific / 8:00a Alaska Length: 90 minutes Presenters: Art Arnold, Director of Special Education, Alaska ; Roy Anderson, SPDG Evaluator; Lorrie Scoles, University of Alaska, Director of the SW Mentor Project; Melissa Hill, University of Alaska, Director of ATP; Jan Miles, New Teacher Center; Tom Howe, New Teacher Center Facilitator: Sharon Schumacher, Alaska SPDG Project Director Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sigserve: REGISTER for the 2008 SIG/SPDG Regional Meetings!
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are pleased to announce that registration and hotel reservations for the 2008 SIG/SPDG Regional Meetings are now available! To download a copy of the preliminary draft agenda, copy and paste the following link into your browser and go to the conference materials heading: http://www.signetwork.org/ Other meeting materials will be posted as soon as the drafts are available or documents are finalized. Conference Registration and hotel reservations are found using the above link and within this message. Similar to last year, participants are not expected to pay a registration fee. However, they are responsible for covering air/road travel, lodging, and some per diem expenses. The Signetwork will provide 2-3 meals depending on the agenda schedule. Refer to the draft agenda to see what meals are provided at the meeting you plan to attend. For those of you who have a conflict with your region meeting dates, you are welcome to attend another one. If you plan to switch sites, please notify Audrey Desjarlais at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For questions about meeting logistics, registration, and hotel reservations please contact Leslie Crysler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conference Registration [Deadline October 30, 2008] To register and reserve lodging, copy and paste one of the following meeting links into your browser: Mountain Plains/Western States - Scottsdale, Arizona, November 13-14: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,134/ North Central/Southeast States - Kansas City, MO, November 17-18: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,125/ Mid-south/Northeastern States - Washington, DC, November 20-21: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,136/ Hotel Reservations [Deadline varies by site] SCOTTSDALE, AZ: The regional meeting for the western and mountain plains states is located at the Scottsdale Hotel. Reservations must be made by October 29 either by phone or online. The group rate is $102.00 + 11.92% tax for a total of $114.16 per night. * To register online use the following link and the attendee login TACS: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/onescreengroup.cfm?hotelid=15248lang uageID=1 * For phone reservations dial: 1-866-394-3911 and reference SIGnetwork Meeting. KANSAS CITY, MO: The regional meeting for north central and southeast states is located at the Hyatt Crown Regency. Hotel reservations must be made by October 24 either by phone or online. The room rate for a single/double room is $103 plus 15.23% tax plus $1.73 city fee for a total of $120.42 per night. * To register online use the following link and group code KC SIGnetwork: http://crowncenter.hyatt.com/groupbooking/kcsig08 * For phone reservations dial: 800-233-1234 and reference the group code KC SIGnetwork. WASHINGTON, DC: The regional meeting for mid-south and northeast states is located at the Park Hyatt Washington. Hotel reservations must be made by October 23 by phone. This hotel does not have online group reservation capability. The room rate is $201.00 + 14.5% for a total of $230.15 per night. * For phone reservations dial: 202-789-1234 and reference DC SIGnetwork. If you have any questions about meeting logistics, please contact Leslie Crysler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Save the Dates: SIG/SPDG Directors' Calls
Greetings Directors: Please save the following dates for two SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinars: September 18, 2:00-3:30 pm ET and October 16, 1:00-2:30 pm ET. Details for the two sessions are provided below. We are in the process of scheduling several Evaluator Teleconferences that will focus on the SPDG performance measures. Stay tuned for dates and login details for these calls. Registration and Lodging Information is now available for the 2008 SIG/SPDG Regional Meetings. Copy and paste the following link to register and reserve lodging: http://www.signetwork.org/ SEPTEMBER SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinar: Elementary Math using an RTI Framework Date: September 18 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Eastern/ 1:00-2:30pm Central/ 12:00-1:30pm Mountain/ 11:00-12:30pm Pacific Presenters: Lynn Fuchs, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Facilitator: Kathy Strunk, SPDG Project Director, Tennessee Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room1. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly a phone number will be provided upon entering the webinar room. OCTOBER SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinar: How the SIM/RTI model works at the High School Level Date: October 16 Time: 1:00-2:30pm Eastern/ 12:00-1:30pm Central/ 11:00-12:30pm Mountain/ 10:00-11:30pm Pacific Presenters: Don Deshler, Ph.D., University of Kansas Facilitator: Tom Manthey SPDG Project Director, Virginia Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly a phone number will be provided upon entering the webinar room. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder to REGISTER - 2008 SIG/SPDG Regional Meetings
This is a reminder to register for the 2008 SIG/SPDG Regional Meetings. The deadline to register is October 30. To register, reserve lodging, or download the draft agenda, copy and paste the following link into your browser and go to the conference materials heading: http://www.signetwork.org/ Similar to last year, participants are not expected to pay a registration fee. However, they are responsible for covering air/road travel, lodging, and some per diem expenses. The Signetwork will provide 2-3 meals depending on the agenda schedule. Refer to the draft agenda to see what meals are provided at the meeting you plan to attend. For those who have a conflict with their region meeting dates, you are welcome to attend another one. If you plan to switch sites, please notify Audrey Desjarlais at [EMAIL PROTECTED] The deadlines for Hotel Reservations for the various sites have occurred this week. For information about late hotel reservations, please contact Linda Lynch at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder: SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Call
This is a reminder for the SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group call, scheduled December 8, For the December 8 Call, 3:00-4:00pm, Eastern. Dr. Kathleen Huebner, will provide an overview of work of the Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment. Those interested in attending are encouraged to take a look at the NCLVI website. To view the website go to: http://www.pco.edu/nclvi.htm. Details for the call and a brief summary of NCLVI Program are provided below. SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Call Details Date: December 8 Time: 3:00-4:00pm, Eastern/ 2:00-3:00pm Central/ 1:00-2:00pm Mountain / 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Huebner, National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment (NCLVI). Facilitator: Glinda Hill, OSEP Dial-in Info: 1-888-387-8686, Rm 3460322# A Brief Summary - National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment NCLVI Fellowships The National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment (NCLVI) is a Collaborative Agreement funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. NCLVI was created in order to increase the number of leaders in the field of blindness and visual impairment, particularly in the areas of public policy/advocacy, curriculum development, research, personnel preparation, and administration at national, state and/or local levels. * NCLVI consists of * A consortium of 14 universities that offer doctoral degrees with an emphasis in blindness and visual impairment * A Public Advisory Council (PAC) * A staff based at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. (2FTE) NCLVI will award doctoral-level fellowships to full-time students who are committed to the education of children who are blind or visually impaired. NCLVI Fellowships include * Full tuition for up to 4 years of full-time doctoral study at an NCLVI Consortium University. * Minimum $20,000 annual living stipend for up to 4 years * Required added-value enrichment program emphasizing leadership development in the field of blindness and visual impairment and involving face-to-face seminars, fieldwork, internships, cohort listservs, and on-line discussion boards * Travel to select national conferences and meetings (2 or 3 annually with enrichment activities preceding or following the conference) * Participation in a community of practice for leadership in blindness and visual impairment. NCLVI Fellowship Applicants must be * US citizens * Accepted into a doctoral program at a Consortium University for the 2005 or 2006 academic years * Full-time students Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: SAVE THE DATES: Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinars
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: Please save the dates for three Joint SPDG Directors and Evaluators Webinars occurring January 27, February 19, and March 17. You'll find details and times for each of the events listed below. JANUARY SIG/SPDG Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar National RTI Center Update and SPDG Continuation and Final Reporting For this joint webinar, Amy Elledge and Tessie Rose of the National RTI Center will present a brief overview of the National RTI Center's web site, state profiles, and technical review committees. Following their update, Jennifer Doolittle will provide guidance on this year's SPDG continuation and final reporting process. Date: January 27 Time: 3:30-5:00pm Eastern/ 2:30-4:00 pm Central/ 1:30-3:00pm Mountain/ 12:30-2:00 pm Pacific Presenters: National RTI Center - http://www.rti4success.org/ - Amy Elledge, Ph.D.: Co-Deputy Director, Co-Coordinator of Implementation Support; and Tessie Rose, Ph.D.: Task leader for Technical Assistance Documentation, Technical Assistance Liaison for the Southeast Region OSEP - Jennifer Doolittle, SPDG Project Lead Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. FEBRUARY SIG/SPDG Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar Implementation of Technology and Discussion Date: February 19 Time: 3:30-5:00pm Eastern/ 2:30-4:00 pm Central/ 1:30-3:00pm Mountain/ 12:30-2:00 pm Pacific Presenters: Larry Edelman, MS, University of Colorado Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. MARCH SIG/SPDG Joint Directors' and Evaluators' Webinar: State Implementation of Scaling-up Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center Progress Update Dean Fixsen will provide a summary of the current SISEP Center work, what has been accomplished to date with the selected SISEP states, and how the work will help the states who are not directly involved with the center. Date: March 17 Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Eastern/ 10:30am-12:00pm Central/ 9:30-11:00am Mountain/ 8:30-10:00am Pacific Presenters: Dean Fixsen, Ph.D., Principal Director, SISEP Center - http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~sisep/default.cfm Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead and SISEP Project Officer Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Coordinator Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541.346.0373 adesj...@uoregon.edu
sigserve: Reminder: 2/19 Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for this week's Joint Directors and Evaluators' Webinar- February 19, 3:30-5:30pm ET (details below). We are delighted to have Larry Edelman present on 'How to use technologies for collaborating and distance communication'. In addition, Pat Mueller, will share her experiences using video conferencing and Pattie Noonan will provide a brief demo on Moodle, a Course Management System (CMS), or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. http://moodle.org/. Larry Edelman's PowerPoint file and related document will be emailed a day prior to the event. For those who cannot attend the internet portion of this session, please email Audrey (adesj...@uoregon.edu) to request the teleconference number and access codes. And for those who cannot attend the session, an archived recording will be posted to the website. Time: 3:30-5:00pm Eastern/ 2:30-4:00 pm Central/ 1:30-3:00pm Mountain/ 12:30-2:00 pm Pacific Presenters: Larry Edelman, MS, University of Colorado Pattie Noonan, Evaluator, Missouri SPDG Pat Mueller, Evaluator, Mississippi and New Hampshire SPDG, and Co-Director for Vermont SPDG Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2 https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2 . When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: RE: sigeval: Reminder: 2/19 Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar
There is a correction to the event reminder. The February 19 webinar is 90 minutes in length and ends at 5:00pm ET, not 5:30pm. Also, Hollie Filce, Mississippi's SPDG Project Director, will join Pat Mueller when she discusses video conferencing technology. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork From: owner-sige...@lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:owner-sige...@lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 6:58 PM To: sige...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: sigeval: Reminder: 2/19 Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for this week's Joint Directors and Evaluators' Webinar- February 19, 3:30-5:30pm ET (details below). We are delighted to have Larry Edelman present on 'How to use technologies for collaborating and distance communication'. In addition, Pat Mueller, will share her experiences using video conferencing and Pattie Noonan will provide a brief demo on Moodle, a Course Management System (CMS), or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. http://moodle.org/. Larry Edelman's PowerPoint file and related document will be emailed a day prior to the event. For those who cannot attend the internet portion of this session, please email Audrey (adesj...@uoregon.edu) to request the teleconference number and access codes. And for those who cannot attend the session, an archived recording will be posted to the website. Time: 3:30-5:00pm Eastern/ 2:30-4:00 pm Central/ 1:30-3:00pm Mountain/ 12:30-2:00 pm Pacific Presenters: Larry Edelman, MS, University of Colorado Pattie Noonan, Evaluator, Missouri SPDG Pat Mueller, Evaluator, Mississippi and New Hampshire SPDG, and Co-Director for Vermont SPDG Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2 https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2 . When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder: Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar 2/19
This is a reminder for this the Joint SPDG Directors and Evaluators' Webinar- February 19, 3:30-5:00pm ET (details below). Larry Edelman will present on Using Technology for Professional Development, Technical Assistance, and Strategic Communication' In addition, Pat Mueller and Hollie Filce will share their experiences using video conferencing, and Pattie Noonan will provide a brief demo on Moodle, a Course Management System (CMS), or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. http://moodle.org/. To download Larry Edelman's PowerPoint and handout go to: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html. For those who cannot attend the internet portion of this session, please email Audrey (adesj...@uoregon.edu) to request the teleconference number and access codes. An archived recording will be posted to the website a week after the session. Time: 3:30-5:00pm Eastern/ 2:30-4:00 pm Central/ 1:30-3:00pm Mountain/ 12:30-2:00 pm Pacific Presenters: Larry Edelman, MS, University of Colorado Pattie Noonan, Evaluator, Missouri SPDG Pat Mueller and Hollie Filce, Evaluator and Project Director, Mississippi SPDG Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead Login and teleconferencing dial-in instructions: 1. To login into the webinar go to the following link: https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a785425633/room2. When this window opens, type your full name in the Enter as a Guest field, then select the button: Enter Room. 2. Audio-Conferencing is accessed via the online meeting room. Upon entering the room, a teleconference dialogue box will appear on your screen. Type your area code and phone number and select the button call me. Your phone will ring and you will be joined to the conference. For those who cannot be dialed directly please use the phone number provided in the 'chat' pod screen. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: March 17 Webinar Reminder: Dean Fixsen, SISEP Center
This is a reminder for the March 17 Joint SPDG Directors and Evaluators' Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context. Dr. Dean Fixsen, one of the Principal Investigators for the State Implementation of Scaling-up Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center, will describe the center's state selection process, how the center is working with the selected states to guide their capacity development process, and explain the state implementation team structure. Additionally, he will discuss how the SPDG projects in the selected states have been involved in the work. The webinar login details have been changed from previous announcements. We no longer have an account with Adobe Connect and are now using ILinc online meeting rooms. The ILinc join link and audio dial-in procedures are listed below. March 17 Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Eastern/ 10:30am - 12:00pm Central/ 9:30 - 11:00am Mountain/ 8:30 - 10:00am Pacific Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1.Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2.On-Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/hkksjvz. The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. Presenter: Dean Fixsen, Ph.D., SISEP Center - www.scalingup.org http://www.scalingup.org/ SISEP is a five year Technical Assistance Center funded through the Office of Special Education Programs. The purpose of SISEP is to promote students' academic achievement and behavioral health by supporting implementation and scaling-up of evidence-based practices in education settings. SISEP will provide the critical content and foundation for establishing a technology of large-scale, sustainable, high-fidelity implementation of effective educational practices. SISEP will work with selected states to improve their capacity to carry out implementation, organizational change, and systems transformation strategies to maximize achievement outcomes of all students in each state. Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead and SISEP Project Officer Webinar Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork, http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: RE: March 17 Webinar Reminder: Dean Fixsen, SISEP Center
This is a reminder for the March 17 Joint SPDG Directors and Evaluators' Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context, by Dean Fixsen. The ILinc webinar link and audio dial-in procedures are listed below. To download Fixsen's PowerPoint and the ILINC Participant Guidelines PowerPoint go to the following link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Signetwork Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Eastern/ 10:30am - 12:00pm Central/ 9:30 - 11:00am Mountain/ 8:30 - 10:00am Pacific Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2.Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/hkksjvz. The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. Presenter: Dean Fixsen, Ph.D., SISEP Center - www.scalingup.org http://www.scalingup.org/ SISEP is a five year Technical Assistance Center funded through the Office of Special Education Programs. The purpose of SISEP is to promote students' academic achievement and behavioral health by supporting implementation and scaling-up of evidence-based practices in education settings. SISEP will provide the critical content and foundation for establishing a technology of large-scale, sustainable, high-fidelity implementation of effective educational practices. SISEP will work with selected states to improve their capacity to carry out implementation, organizational change, and systems transformation strategies to maximize achievement outcomes of all students in each state. Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead and SISEP Project Officer Webinar Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork, http://www.signetwork.org Session Materials: The presentation files, notes, and webinar recording will be posted one week after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html
sigserve: RE: March 17 Webinar Reminder: Dean Fixsen, SISEP Center
For those joining the meeting today, the auto-dial in feature doesn't work when you enter the online meeting space. Please dial-in manually. From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 4:46 PM To: Audrey Desjarlais; 'sige...@lists.uoregon.edu'; 'sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu'; 'sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu' Cc: 'Dean Fixsen' Subject: RE: March 17 Webinar Reminder: Dean Fixsen, SISEP Center This is a reminder for the March 17 Joint SPDG Directors and Evaluators' Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context, by Dean Fixsen. The ILinc webinar link and audio dial-in procedures are listed below. To download Fixsen's PowerPoint and the ILINC Participant Guidelines PowerPoint go to the following link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Signetwork Webinar - Scaling Up Capacity: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Context Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Eastern/ 10:30am - 12:00pm Central/ 9:30 - 11:00am Mountain/ 8:30 - 10:00am Pacific Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2.Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/hkksjvz. The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. Presenter: Dean Fixsen, Ph.D., SISEP Center - www.scalingup.org http://www.scalingup.org/ SISEP is a five year Technical Assistance Center funded through the Office of Special Education Programs. The purpose of SISEP is to promote students' academic achievement and behavioral health by supporting implementation and scaling-up of evidence-based practices in education settings. SISEP will provide the critical content and foundation for establishing a technology of large-scale, sustainable, high-fidelity implementation of effective educational practices. SISEP will work with selected states to improve their capacity to carry out implementation, organizational change, and systems transformation strategies to maximize achievement outcomes of all students in each state. Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead and SISEP Project Officer Webinar Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork, http://www.signetwork.org Session Materials: The presentation files, notes, and webinar recording will be posted one week after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html
sigserve: OSEP Project Directors' Conference Registration
The OSEP Project Directors' Conference registration is now open: http://www.osep-meeting.org/ Please think about proposing to do a presentation, discussion session, or poster session. SIG Day is shaping up to be a tremendous learning experience, and as if that is not enough, we will continue with our tradition of SIG Night at a local Irish pub. I look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, Jennifer Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: RE: sigeval: Save the Date: SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinar on Customizing Stakeholder Reports
There were conflicting times listed in my original message. The time for the webinar is 2:30-4:00pm EDT / 1:30-3:00pm CDT / 12:30-2:00pm MDT / 11:30a-1:00pm PDT. -Audrey From: owner-sige...@lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:owner-sige...@lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 10:34 AM To: sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Cc: sige...@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: sigeval: Save the Date: SIG/SPDG Directors' Webinar on Customizing Stakeholder Reports Greetings Directors' and Evaluators: Please save the following date for a SPDG Directors' and Evaluators' Webinar: June 10: 2:30-4:00pm EDT / 1:30-3:00pm CDT / 12:30-2:00pm MDT / 11:30a-1:00pm PDT. Earlier this month, Cheryl (Li) Walter and Alan Wood, California SPDG Evaluators, delivered a webinar for the SPDG Evaluators titled, Creating Customized Evaluation Reports for Stakeholders. Li and Alan provided guidance on capturing and illustrating evaluation data for multiple audiences. They also shared tools they developed and programs they've used to create their reports. Scroll down to view their annotated materials with links. Due to a web conferencing technological issue, a recording of their presentation wasn't captured. Since the information shared is relevant to both Directors and Evaluators, Jennifer Doolittle and Pat Gonzalez thought to invite them to present again to the Directors and those Evaluators who were unable to attend the March session. We are pleased that Li and Alan agreed to present one more time. Details for their session are listed below. Date: June 10, 2009 Time: Correction - 2:30-4:00pm EDT / 1:30-3:00pm CDT / 12:30-2:00pm MDT / 11:30a-1:00pm PDT. Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2. Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/vjpprby. The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. Presenters: Cheryl 'Li' Walter, Ph.D., Alan Wood, California SPDG Evaluators Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Project Lead and SISEP Project Officer Webinar Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork, http://www.signetwork.org The presentation files, notes, and webinar recording will be posted one week after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Annotated Materials List to Review Prior to the Webinar SIG2/CalSTAT Activities and Outcomes Evaluation Summary Report http://www.calstat.org/pdf/SIG2_Activities_and_Outcomes.pdf California's 2005-08 State Improvement Grant (SIG2) recently ended, and this document details service delivery and outcomes throughout the time period. The 66-page report has been bound into a booklet and widely distributed to OSEP and California Department of Education personnel, the Evaluation Task Force who monitor and advise our evaluation, and among stakeholders. Professional Development TA and Collaborative Sites Survey Summary Report http://www.calstat.org/pdf/TA_Report.pdf This stand-alone document describes ongoing TA activities and summarizes service delivery and outcomes during SIG2. Additionally, because 51% of TA events during SIG2 were in the area of General Education/Special Education Collaboration, we conducted a survey around collaboration which is summarized in this report. Much of this report's content overlaps with the comprehensive SIG2 summary report, but this version is more focused and easier to distribute to TA stakeholders. ERIA Summary Report 2007-08 http://www.calstat.org/pdf/ERIA_2007-08.pdf The Effective Reading Intervention Academy (ERIA) supports schools in identifying struggling students and trains teachers in providing effective interventions to assist in improving specific student reading skills. This is the latest annual report, which summarizes the year's progress. Copies of this report are widely distributed to participating sites as a 16-page booklet. ERIA Team Implementation Checklist (TIC) Charting Program http://www.calstat.org/docs/ERIA_TIC_010808_example.xls This Excel spreadsheet is one of the instruments used to evaluate ERIA. It includes a self-reporting implementation form and charts which populate as the survey is completed, giving responding sites instantaneous feedback and allowing them to monitor their own progress. Many other reports and instruments are available at http://www.calstat.org/evaluation.html. Please contact Alan Wood at alan.w...@calstat.org with questions.
sigserve: Fixsen Webinar Materials
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: The notes, PowerPoint and audio recording from Dean Fixsen's March 17 Joint Directors and Evaluators' Webinar are now posted to this link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html We had planned to provide a video recording of the session, however, due to an ILinc.com technical issue it wasn't possible. As the host, I was using dual monitors during the session. When the Ilinc system recorded the event it didn't record the meeting space view and instead recorded a different desktop application. It's a lesson learned in what not to do as a host when using features of this new technology. We are pleased that we had the ability to export the audio portion and make available a mp3 file. We encourage users to play the mp3 on their computers, IPods or other mp3 players and follow along with a hardcopy or electronic version of Fixsen's PowerPoint slides. For those of you interested in viewing Larry Edelman's webinar, there has been a delay in posting the recording. The recording was made using our previous webinar vendor, Adobe Connect. Once we receive the Adobe recorded session files, we'll post to the site and I will notify the group. Thank you for your patience. Audrey
sigserve: Update on Larry Edelman's webinar recording
Hello, All: We are happy to announce that the webinar recording of Larry Edelman's February 19th session, Using Technology for Professional Development, Technical Assistance, and Strategic Communication is now available at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: SAVE THE DATES: 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings! October 1-2: Portland, Oregon MPRRC WRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00pm October 5-6: Kansas City, Missouri, NCRRC SERRC states, Day One: 1:00-5:00pm, Day Two: 8:30am-4:30pm October 8-9: Washington, DC, NERRC MSRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00 pm The purpose of these 1.5 day meetings is to network and collaborate with other state SPDG project staff, and share best practices, resources, and tools. To assist us in providing the hotel sites with good attendee estimates, we would appreciate your time in completing the following brief 6 question survey monkey by April 17: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=f9XdXEks8G5GvRk3N9445w_3d_3d If you have recommendations for this year's agenda and/or you are willing to assist in planning the agenda, please contact Audrey at adesj...@uoregon.edu. Similar to last year, each meeting will be comprised of participants from states located in two of the six RRC regions. Please review the list below to identify your state's region. Each state is encouraged to bring up to three people, which includes your external evaluator. In the event you are unable to attend the meeting for your particular region, but you can attend an alternate regional event, please contact us in advance so we can ensure accommodations. Once meeting sites and hotel contracts are finalized, an announcement with links to registration and lodging reservations will be emailed and posted to the website. *List of states served by each of the Regional Resource Centers (RRC): Mountain Plains RRC (MPRRC): Arizona, the Bureau of Indian Education, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Western Regional RRC (WRRC): Alaska, American Samoa, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and Washington. North Central RRC (NCRRC): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Southeast RRC (SERRC): Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Northeast RRC (NERRC): Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Mid-South RRC (MSRRC): Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia. Thank you in advance for your feedback. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder: SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Call 4/13
Greetings SPDG Directors: This is a reminder for our next SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Teleconference on April 13, 3:00-4:00pm Eastern Time. Dr. Betty Beale, Director of the Southeast Regional Resource Center, will outline the low incidence consortium that was established for several years with the southeast states. This was a collaboration of State Special Education Departments (usually the CSPD coordinator), state certification departments, and IHEs to provide distance based course work leading to certification and M.Ed. in deaf education. Date: April 13 Time: 3:00-4:00pm, Eastern/ 2:00-3:00pm Central/ 1:00-2:00pm Mountain / 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Presenters: Elizabeth Beale, Ed.D, Southeast Regional Resource Center Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Program Lead Dial-in Info: 1-888-387-8686, Rm 3460322# Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: CHANGE IN THE DATES: 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings
Greetings, Everyone: Due to Federal Travel Restrictions for FY 2009 we are tentatively switching the dates for the east and west coast SPDG Regional Meetings. The meeting in Washington, DC will occur Oct. 1-2, while the Portland, Oregon meeting will occur Oct. 8-9. Below is the updated schedule to save to your calendars: October 1-2: Washington, DC, NERRC MSRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00 pm October 5-6: Kansas City, Missouri, NCRRC SERRC states, Day One: 1:00-5:00pm, Day Two: 8:30am-4:30pm October 8-9: Portland, Oregon MPRRC WRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00pm We'll confirm dates and site locations as soon as they are known. If the date change prohibits you from attending the meeting you selected in our pre-event attendee survey, please email Audrey at adesj...@uoregon.edu and let her know what meeting you can attend. I've changed the survey form to reflect the updated schedule. If you haven't already done so, we would appreciate your time in completing the pre-event attendee survey so we have good estimates for our hotel contracts: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=f9XdXEks8G5GvRk3N9445w_3d_3d Thank you. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 9:10 AM To: sige...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: SAVE THE DATES: 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings! October 1-2: Portland, Oregon MPRRC WRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00pm October 5-6: Kansas City, Missouri, NCRRC SERRC states, Day One: 1:00-5:00pm, Day Two: 8:30am-4:30pm October 8-9: Washington, DC, NERRC MSRRC states, Day One: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day Two: 8:00-12:00 pm The purpose of these 1.5 day meetings is to network and collaborate with other state SPDG project staff, and share best practices, resources, and tools. To assist us in providing the hotel sites with good attendee estimates, we would appreciate your time in completing the following brief 6 question survey monkey by April 17: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=f9XdXEks8G5GvRk3N9445w_3d_3d If you have recommendations for this year's agenda and/or you are willing to assist in planning the agenda, please contact Audrey at adesj...@uoregon.edu. Similar to last year, each meeting will be comprised of participants from states located in two of the six RRC regions. Please review the list below to identify your state's region. Each state is encouraged to bring up to three people, which includes your external evaluator. In the event you are unable to attend the meeting for your particular region, but you can attend an alternate regional event, please contact us in advance so we can ensure accommodations. Once meeting sites and hotel contracts are finalized, an announcement with links to registration and lodging reservations will be emailed and posted to the website. *List of states served by each of the Regional Resource Centers (RRC): Mountain Plains RRC (MPRRC): Arizona, the Bureau of Indian Education, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Western Regional RRC (WRRC): Alaska, American Samoa, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and Washington. North Central RRC (NCRRC): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Southeast RRC (SERRC): Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Northeast RRC (NERRC): Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Mid-South RRC (MSRRC): Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia. Thank you in advance for your feedback. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder: 4/13 SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Call
Greetings SPDG Directors: This is a reminder for our next SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Teleconference on April 13, 3:00-4:00pm Eastern Time. Dr. Betty Beale, Director of the Southeast Regional Resource Center, will outline the low incidence consortium that was established for several years with the southeast states. To prepare for the discussion, please download and review Betty's PowerPoint file and accompanying concept paper at this link: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html. Date: April 13 Time: 3:00-4:00pm, Eastern/ 2:00-3:00pm Central/ 1:00-2:00pm Mountain / 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Presenters: Elizabeth Beale, Ed.D, Southeast Regional Resource Center Facilitator: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Program Lead Dial-in Info: 1-888-387-8686, Rm 3460322# We forward to talking with you on Monday. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: iLinc Meeting Invitation: SIGnetwork Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar
Greetings SPDG Directors and Evaluators: Below is the login information for the April 14 Live Joint SPDG Directors' and Evaluators' ILINC Webinar. We are delighted Tessi Rose, Stacia Rush, and Amy Elledge will share a more in-depth review of NCRTI's Technical Assistance Documentation and Implementation process. For the 'Tech Talk' portion of the webinar Hollie Filce and Pat Mueller, Mississippi's SPDG, will provide an overview of their experiences using video-conferencing. To upload the webinar PowerPoint files, the participant guidelines, and URL link please use the content link provided below. Audrey Meeting Details: Add this meeting to your calendar: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/calendar/jhzphkv/mvcfbhv Title: April SIGnetwork Joint Directors and Evaluators Webinar: RTI Center Description: Date Time: 04/14/2009 at 03:30 PM Eastern Time Duration: 1 hour(s) and 30 minutes Leader/Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais Presenters: Amy Elledge, Hollie Filce, Jennifer Doolittle, Pat Mueller, Stacia Rush, Tessie Rose Join this meeting: Your Personal Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/jhzphkv/mvcfbhv Primary Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Alternate Dial-In: 1-719-387-1138 Passcode: 899594 and Moderator Code: 4526218 To view content for this meeting: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/content/jhzphkv/mvcfbhv Let us see who you are! Upload your picture: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/picture/MzEyNTU4Njo6QXVkcmV5IERlc2phcmxhaXM6OjQ 2Nzcx Want to prepare your system ahead of time? https://tadnet.ilinc.com/systest/jhzphkv Need assistance? Click here http://www.ilinc.com/services/support.php . Learn More about iLinc Web Conferencing at www.ilinc.com http://www.ilinc.com/ Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: FW: Federal Register Notice--OSEP Notice Inviting Applications for the 2009 State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program (CFDA No. 84.323A)
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are pleased to announce the 2009 State Personnel Development Grant Notice was released today! Please see below for more information. The following OSEP notice was published in the Federal Register today, Tuesday, April 14, 2009: Notice Inviting Applications for OSERS/OSEP--State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program (CFDA No. 84.323A). Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 29, 2009 Contact Person for the 84.323A Competition: Jennifer Doolittle (jennifer.doolit...@ed.gov; 202-245-6673) The notice can be reviewed at the following Federal Register Web site: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-8522.pdf Link to the 09 SPDG CFDA 84.323A Synopsis and Application: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=hJnbJkWfMmTpTQH20Gk1G7 LvMycgvh9WnbQYqXyKYGLnVFsTs1Lp!29717242?oppId=46766flag2006=falsemode= VIEW Stay tuned! A save the date announcement for a Bidders Webinar will be sent later today. On this webinar several OSEP Project Officers will provide guidance to states on completing the application. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: SAVE THE DATE: SPDG Grant Bidders Webinar April 23
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: Please save the date for the SPDG Grant Bidders Webinar - April 23, 2:00-4:00pm ET. This is an informational session to provide guidance to states submitting applications for the 2009 State Personnel Development Grant. Date/Time: April 23, 2:00-4:00pm ET Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2.Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/hksjvmc . The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. To test your system ahead of time: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/systest/hksjvmc Presenters: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Program Lead, Marsha Goldberg, OSEP SPDG Project Officer, and Pat Gonzalez, OSEP SPDG Project Officer Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork Session Materials: The presentation files, notes, and webinar recording will be posted after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Reminder: SPDG Grant Bidders Information Webinar 4/23
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the SPDG Grant Bidders Informational Webinar - April 23, 2:00-4:00pm ET. Jennifer Doolittle and Pat Gonzalez, OSEP, will provide guidance to states submitting applications for the 2009 State Personnel Development Grant. To download and view the full notice and webinar presentation files go to the blue box on the home page: www.signetwork.org. Date/Time: April 23, 2:00-4:00pm ET Teleconferencing and Online Meeting Login and instructions: 1. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 2.Meeting Room Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/hksjvmc . The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. To test your system ahead of time: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/systest/hksjvmc Presenters: Jennifer Doolittle, OSEP SPDG Program Lead, Marsha Goldberg, OSEP SPDG Project Officer, and Pat Gonzalez, OSEP SPDG Project Officer Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork Session Materials: The presentation files and webinar recording will be posted after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: FW: OSEP Project Directors' Conference: REMINDER - Call for Proposals Deadline is May 1
Below is 'Call for Proposals' reminder for the OSEP Project Directors' Conference. *** From: Office of Special Education Programs [mailto:o...@mail.osep-meeting.org] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:07 AM To: adesj...@uoregon.edu Subject: OSEP Project Directors' Conference: REMINDER - Call for Proposals Deadline is May 1 Dear Colleagues: The deadline for the 2009 Project Directors' Conference Call for Proposals is May 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST.  Please visit the Call for Proposals page of the Web site to submit a proposal. We encourage you to begin planning your presentation immediately to meet this deadline. The conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Sunday through Wednesday, July 19-22, 2009. Conference website: https://www.osep-meeting.org/default.aspx We look forward to seeing you in July! Sincerely, Renee Bradley Chair of Conference Planning Committee Division of Research to Practice Office of Special Education Programs Â
sigserve: Annual Reporting Reminders (continuation and no-cost extension)
Greetings Directors: If you are going into a no-cost extension year and are sending in an annual performance report, please send it by mail to your project officer. Your Project Officers' addresses are: OSEP Attn: - 550 12th St SW Washington, DC 20202 If you are having trouble with e-reports and need to send in your report by mail: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Attn: Kimberly Savoy-Brown, PCP - Room 5060 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Regardless of the format you use to submit the completed ED 524B, you must also fax the signed ED 524B Grant Performance Report Cover Sheet to Kimberly Savoy-Brown at: 202-245-7635. Please remember that if you have ever been forward funded (received funding for the next year at the same time that you received the current year's funds), you will not be able to use e-reports. In addition, if you are sending in a final report, you will not be able to use e-reports. Please see http://www.signetwork.org/reports.html for more information about performance reports. Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Doolittle, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax) Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork
sigserve: Project Directors' Conference: Travel Approval
Greetings Directors: OSEP has received questions from Project Directors who are facing difficulties having their travel approved for the Project Directors' Conference. Please see the answer below regarding this issue: The Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 for the State Personnel Development Grants program (SPDG), published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2009 (74 FR 17178), states that, Projects funded under this priority must also: (a) Budget for a three-day Project Directors' meeting in Washington, DC during each year of the project; ... Similar language has been included in notices inviting applications for this program since 2005. Thus, grantees are required to include this item in their applications and must budget an appropriate amount of money for the three days of the yearly Project Directors' Meeting consistent with its location (Washington, DC). While the Notice does not include explicit language that grant funds must be spent for travel to this meeting, each applicant has been put on notice that it must spend the funds budgeted for the Project Directors' Meeting consistent with the purpose for which the funds were budgeted--which is for project directors to attend the annual three-day project directors meeting in Washington, D.C. Under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, Attachment A, Section E 2, travel expenses incurred to specifically carry out an award are direct costs chargeable to Federal awards. There are no restrictions on the use of funds under the SPDG grant for out-of-State travel. Thus, any issues regarding the approval of travel for this conference are likely to be the result of restrictions on the use of State funds and not the Federal funds that are subject to the conditions of your SPDG grant. Please contact your Project Officer if you have any questions regarding this issue. Best regards, Jennifer Jennifer Doolittle OSEP Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Request: Seclusion and Restraint Techniques
Greetings, Directors: We have a request from Larry Wexler regarding SPDG funding. Has any of your SPDG funding gone to train teachers on the responsible use of seclusion and restraint techniques? Please reply back to this message (the reply goes to me only) and I will summarize the responses for Larry. In my summary message to him I will carbon copy those of you who responded. Thank you! Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: SIG Day at OSEP Project Directors' Conference
Greetings Directors and Evaluators! In a few days we will be gathering at the OSEP Project Directors' Conference for the SPDG Program Area Meeting known as SIG Day. The final agenda, PowerPoint presenter files, and the related session materials can now be viewed and down loaded at: http://www.signetwork.org/DirsConfMtls.html For the Implementation and Readiness to Scale Up Evidence-Based Practices Session we will have copies of completed individual survey responses available at a designated table. For those who didn't submit a survey response, Jennifer will to review the process for selecting the appropriate discussion group. We look forward to seeing you soon. Safe Travels Everyone. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Post Event Evaluation: SIG Day 2009
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: Thank you for your participation at today's SIG Day agenda. Below is a link to a short survey we would like you to complete by July 31: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GtkJNfnRF_2fFsxtUOe_2f0kVw_3d_3d The information from the survey will assist us in evaluating the extent to which the meeting addressed your needs and in planning the regional meetings and next year's agenda. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to finish. Thanks in advance for you feedback. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Register for the 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We are pleased to announce that registration and hotel reservation information for the 2009 SPDG Regional Meetings are now available! Scroll down to view details by each site. To download draft agenda(s) go to: http://www.signetwork.org/RegMtgs09.html Similar to last year, participants are not expected to pay a registration fee. However, attendees are responsible for covering travel, lodging, and some per diem expenses. The SIGnetwork will provide 2-3 meals depending on the agenda schedule. Refer to the draft agenda to see what meals are provided at the meeting you will attend. The deadline to both register and reserve your lodging for all three sites is September 15, 2009. If you have difficulty meeting the deadline, please contact Leslie Crysler at lcrys...@uoregon.edu. Those interested in attending the Portland Meeting as a webcast participant, please email Audrey at adesj...@uoregon.edu. Thus far, the people who have confirmed their virtual attendance are: David Merves, VT; Janet Canning, CA; Julia Causey, GA; and Sara Casey, MT. We look forward to seeing you soon to continue the conversations we began on SIG Day. Registration and Hotel Reservations by Site Washington, DC, October 1-2 REGISTRATION To register go to: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,179/ LODGING The DC regional meeting for mid-south and northeast states is located at the: The Churchill Hotel 1914 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20009 Hotel reservations must be made by September 15 by phone. The room rate is $219 + 14.5% tax for a total of $250.76 per night. * For phone reservations dial: 800-424-2464 or 202-797-2000 and reference Signetwork. Kansas City, MO, October 5-6 REGISTRATION To register go to: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,180/ LODGING The regional meeting for north central and southeast states is located at the: Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza 401 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64112 816.756.1500 Hotel reservations must be made by September 15 either by phone or online. The room rate is $107 + 15.23% tax +$1.74 Misc fee for a total of $125.04 per night. * For online reservations go to: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/reservations/dates-p references/kansascity http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/reservations/dates- preferences/kansascity . Under the Group Corporate Heading enter the group code SIG. * For phone reservations dial: 866-856-9717 and reference the group code SIG or group name 'SIGnetwork Regional Meeting. Portland, Oregon - October 14-15 REGISTRATION To register go to: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,181/ LODGING The regional meeting for the western and mountain plains states is located at the: Hotel Vintage Plaza 422 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503.228.1212 Reservations must be made by September 15 by phone. The group rate is $116.00 + 12.5% tax for a total of $130.50 per night. * For phone reservations dial: 866-610-0081 and reference the group code Signetwork Meeting Block. If you have any questions about meeting logistics, please contact Leslie Crysler at lcrys...@uoregon.edu mailto:lcrys...@uoregon.edu . Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Save the Date: SPDG Project Directors' Webinar
Please Save the Date: SPDG Project Directors' Webinar: Facilitating Outreach to Underserved Families and Groups using Technology Date: September 17, 2009 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern / 12:00 - 1:30pm Central/ 11:00am-12:30pm, Mountain/ 10:00 - 11:30am Pacific Description: This presentation will provide an overview of easy-to-use, inexpensive technology tools including tools to ensure that families with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds can participate in technology-based opportunities. Additionally, Diana will facilitate a discussion on how SPDG projects are collaborating with parent programs. Presenters: Diana MTK Autin, Executive Co-Director, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network diana.au...@spannj.org Tech Talk Topic Presenter: How a New York District has developed and used Wiki - Wilma Jozwiak and Jackie Czamanske, New York SPDG Teleconferencing and ILINC (online room) Login and instructions: 1. Participant Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/yfwtfhs The preferred browser for ILinc meeting rooms is Internet Explorer. After selecting this link, your browser will download the necessary plugins to launch ILinc. To test your system ahead of time, go to: https://demo.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/systest.pl?activity_id= 2. Audio Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Webinar Moderator: Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork, http://www.signetwork.org Session Materials: The presentation files, notes, and webinar recording will be posted one week after the session at: http://www.signetwork.org/notes.html Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/ image003.pngimage004.png
sigserve: Washington DC SPDG Regional Meeting -- Deadline to reserve lodging 8/31
Attention - Washington, DC SPDG Regional Meeting Participants Only! This is a reminder to make your reservations at the Churchill Hotel. The deadline to reserve your lodging is August 31. Registration and Hotel Reservations Washington, DC, October 1-2 REGISTRATION To register go to: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/component/option,com_symfony_conf_reg/symfony _conf_reg/conf_reg.php/registration/create/conference_id,179/ LODGING The DC regional meeting for mid-south and northeast states is located at the: The Churchill Hotel 1914 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20009 Hotel reservations must be made by AUGUST 31 by phone. The room rate is $219 + 14.5% tax for a total of $250.76 per night. * For phone reservations dial: 800-424-2464 or 202-797-2000 and reference Signetwork.
sigserve: Save the Date: SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Call
Save the Date! Please mark your calendars for a SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Teleconference on September 21, 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Time. Lori Romano, SPDG Project Director for Florida, will be speaking about Florida's Virtual Exceptional Student Education Online Distance Learning Program and the SPDG efforts related to it. The goal of the SPDG project has been to increase the capacity of Florida's Virtual ESE online service delivery system to include courses leading to endorsements in Pre-K Handicapped, Autism and Severe and Profound disabilities. The Virtual ESE program provides online coursework and supports for the teachers of these courses. Lori will describe how this program was first created, the collaborative partnerships that have made the program a success, the challenges in creating and sustaining the program, and how she and her colleagues have met those challenges. *** SPDG Low Incidence Affinity Group Teleconference Date: September 21, 2009 Time: 3:00-4:00pm, Eastern/ 2:00-3:00pm Central/ 1:00-2:00pm Mountain / 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Presenters: Lori Romano, Ph.D, Florida SPDG Project Director Facilitator: Toyah Robey, Kentucky SPDG Project Co-Director Dial-in Info: 1-888-387-8686, Rm 3460322# *** Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Important Notice and Deadline - ED Grants Management System
Project Directors - Please forward to your grants/finance office. Thank you. All grantees and payees who receive payments from ED must have their DUNS and TIN numbers registered in CCR, the U.S. Federal Government's primary registrant database, before March 31, 2010. (I apologize if this is a duplicate of other notices you've received on this topic.) In April 2010, ED's Grants Management System (G5) will begin disbursing payments via the U.S. Department of Treasury rather than directly through the Federal Reserve as in the past. Registration is required of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). As a result, all grantees and payees who receive payments from ED must have their DUNS and TIN numbers registered in CCR, the U.S. Federal Government's primary registrant database, before March 31, 2010. A CCR for Grantees Webinar was conducted by ED's OCIO/Financial Systems Services (FSS) on March 4, 2010, to prepare grantees and payees on the new requirements to register their DUNS and TIN with the CCR database. A recording of the webinar is available and instructions for accessing the CCR Webinar can be found under News and Events on the G5.gov website (www.G5.gov) and as well as below: Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP1 is required to open in the format Microsoft Office Live Meeting Replay. 1. Use link: https://www302.livemeeting.com/cc/fsatraining/view?id=CCRReg 2. Enter your first and last name in the Your Name field 3. Click the View Recording button 4. Enter your email address and your company name 5. Click the View Recording button 6. Select the icon under View for Microsoft Office Live Meeting Replay 7. Wait for the recording to start. Depending on how busy the server is, this could take a few minutes. Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax)
sigserve: SAVE THE DATES: Guidance sessions on writing SPDG applications
Good morning, Although the 2010 State Personnel Development Grant Program Notice Inviting Applications has not been published, I would like to provide some food for thought for those who think they may be writing an application. Please save the following two dates: April 19th, 2:00-3:30 May 4th, 3:00-4:30 These Webinars will provide information about best practices related to application writing and project design and will not duplicate each other. We will send you further information in the next few weeks. Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax)
sigserve: RE: sigdirect: SAVE THE DATES: Guidance sessions on writing SPDG applications
The two times provided in the Save the Date Announcement are Eastern Time. April 19th, 2:00-3:30 Eastern May 4th, 3:00-4:30 Eastern Audrey From: owner-sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:owner-sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:36 AM To: sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu; sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: sigdirect: SAVE THE DATES: Guidance sessions on writing SPDG applications Good morning, Although the 2010 State Personnel Development Grant Program Notice Inviting Applications has not been published, I would like to provide some food for thought for those who think they may be writing an application. Please save the following two dates: April 19th, 2:00-3:30 May 4th, 3:00-4:30 These Webinars will provide information about best practices related to application writing and project design and will not duplicate each other. We will send you further information in the next few weeks. Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax)
sigeval: LearningPort - Free Online Professional Development Library
Dear SPDGs, LearningPort is an on-line free professional development library. It contains a variety of materials from national associations (e.g., National League of Cities), States (e.g., Pennsylvania) and technical assistance centers (e.g., IRIS, RTI Center) in a variety of formats including full training modules in video format, webinars, conference materials, etc. Many of these materials can be incorporated (e.g., a video streamed presentation by well known researchers could be included in a locally developed training package) into larger training packages being developed in States and Districts. The modules represent a substantial collection of available resources, that may assist you in your work. In addition, the IRIS Center has developed a Fidelity of Implementation training module as a companion piece. Below are the two links. Please note that the LearningPort is still being tweaked. Please feel free to provide feedback on what you find, including any glitches. The LearningPort currently has about 400 modules. http://www.LearningPort.us http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/fid/chalcycle.htm I look forward to hearing your feedback regarding these new tools. Best regards, Jennifer
sigserve: FW: Agenda for SPDG Bidders Webinars 4/19 and 5/4
This is a reminder for the 2010 SPDG Bidders Webinars - April 19, 2:00-3:30 ET and May 4, 3:00-4:30pm ET. Login details are provided below. The purpose of these two online sessions is to provide guidance to states submitting applications for the 2010 SPDG Competition, which has not yet been announced. The sessions are framed around the seven narrative sections and other priority requirements of the application. Different sections will be highlighted on each session. To view the topics to be addressed click the links provided below. SPDG Bidders Webinar - April 19, 2:00-3:30 ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/cywsjym Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 To view agenda topics and download presenter PowerPoints: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/83 SPDG Bidders Webinar - May 4th, 3:00-4:30 ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywytwvj Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 To view agenda topics and download presenter PowerPoints: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/84 Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ AgendaAndSpeakers_BiddersWebinarsAprMay2010.docx Description: AgendaAndSpeakers_BiddersWebinarsAprMay2010.docx
sigserve: Feedback Request: SIG Day Agenda and SPDG Program RRCP Collaboration
Greetings Directors Evaluators: We have a special request of you. The SIG Day Planning Committee is interested in learning what topics most interest you for the SIG Day small group break-out discussion sessions, and OSEP would like to hear your ideas for how the SPDG Program and Regional Resource Program can best collaborate to assist your initiative work. To gather your feedback, we've developed the following four question survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CYRYGQH We ask that all individuals attending the SIG Day submit a response to ensure we appropriately identify our session topics by April 30. Thank you. Jennifer Coffey
sigserve: Follow-up to Directors SPDG Leadership Bidders Webinars
The session recordings and materials are now available to view and download for the following two Directors' Webinars: April 16, 2010, Directors' Webinar - SPDG Leadership: Considering Intersections with ARRA, Braiding Initiatives Go to: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/80 April 19, 2010: SPDG Bidders Webinar #1: Guidance for states submitting applications for the 2010 SPDG Competition (which has yet to be announced). Go to: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/83 Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: RE: Feedback Request: SIG Day Agenda and SPDG Program RRCP Collaboration
Greetings Directors Evaluators: This is a reminder to complete a survey to indicate what topics interest you for the SIG Day small group break-out discussion sessions, and to provide input on how the SPDG Program and Regional Resource Center Program can best collaborate to assist your initiative work. The following four question survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete (or less!): http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CYRYGQH We ask that all individuals attending the SIG Day submit a response to ensure we appropriately identify our session topics by April 30. Thank you. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Resources from the Center on Innovation and Improvement
Dear Colleagues, We have been discussing ARRA discretionary and formula grants recently (e.g., Race to the Top and School Improvement Grants) and I would like to share the Center on Innovation and Improvement newsletter that delineates some of the resources available related to these grants. In addition, some of the resources described in the newsletter may be helpful to you if you are planning to apply for a new SPDG. Please let me know if you have any questions related to these resources. Best regards, Jennifer Support for School Improvement e-Newsletter A joint project of the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Center on Innovation Improvement April 2010 Welcome to the Support for School Improvement e-Newsletter, a monthly publication focusing on school improvement efforts at the state and district level. Our goal is to provide a forum around school improvement efforts through national, state, and district perspectives. Current and past issues are available at http://communities.ccsso.org/web/ssinews. From the Center on Innovation Improvement (CII- A National Comprehensive Content Center Support for School Improvement. A sixth recorded webinar session, Communicating About School Reform related to the School Improvement Grants (SIGs) has been added to the CII series of recorded webinar sessions. Other topics include the selection process and one each for the four intervention models. These recorded webinar sessions, also available in a PowerPoint format, are free at www.centerii.org http://www.centerii.org/ and have been developed by CII and the National Network of State School Improvement Leaders (NNSSIL). In addition, a newly-developed Toolkit for Implementing the School Improvement Grant (SIG) Transformation Model is also now available at www.centerii.org. Click on Transformation Toolkit from the red box on the center's home page for a free, downloadable version of the toolkit, developed to provide states and districts with action items and resources for implementing the SIG transformation model, and to help your districts and schools in their school transformation efforts. A number of other SIG-specific resources-including an enhanced search engine for current, research-based information on school improvement, district improvement, and school improvement grants-are available at www.centerii.org, accessed from the red School Improvement Grants box on the Center's homepage. NNSSIL recently hosted a webinar entitled Monitoring LEA Implementation of School Improvement Interventions: Moving Beyond Compliance. The webinar featured Pat Mitchell and Suzanne Ochse from New Jersey Department of Education and Pat King and Jonathan Luknic from the Minnesota Department of Education who presented on their respective states' monitoring approaches and noted ways they use or plan to use monitoring to leverage for LEA capacity-building and ability to sustain student achievement. Webinar-related resources such as Profiles of State Monitoring Practices, which are excerpted from states' SIG applications, frameworks for capacity building, PowerPoint slides and link to the recording of the webinar are available from http://www.centerii.org/leaders/ Resources and Information. For up-to-date information on states' progress in school improvement, restructuring and supplemental educational services, go to www.centerii.org and click on State Database. Report outputs are available in a variety of formats on any or all of these topics and for one or more states or regions. For questions or to inquire about technical assistance on CII priority areas, contact your Regional Comprehensive Center or Marilyn Murphy, mmur...@centerii.org. Support to Low Performing Schools: Learning from One Another Excellence in Teaching Project: Guides, Observation Forms, and Protocols http://www.chicagoteacherexcellence.org/ The Excellence in Teaching Project is a pilot program currently in place in a hundred schools in the Chicago Public Schools system. The program endeavors to transform instructional practice by facilitating ways to engage teachers and principals in guided and constructive conversations about instruction and professional growth. An alternative to the proverbial checklist, the guides, observation forms and protocols as a whole provide a means of defining good and bad teaching, common language between principals and teachers to talk about improvements and evidence for teachers to demonstrate how they meet specific performance criteria. Closing the Achievement Gap Enhancing Teacher Evaluation: Effective Practices for Evaluating Teachers of All Students
sigserve: Save the Date: June Directors' Webinar
Please save the date for the next SPDG Directors' Webinar - June 16, 11:00am-12:30pm ET. Kerry Haag with begin the session describing how Kansas connects its SPDG work with SPP/APR. Next, Maureen Hawes Arlene Russell, the Co-Coordinators of the RRCP will provide information about how the RRC Program and the SPDG Program are planning to collaborate. SPDG Directors' Webinar: Connections to the SPP/APR Date: June 16, 11:00am-12:30pm ET Join: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/bxtmwrm Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Audrey
sigserve: RE: Reminder: SPDG Directors' Webinar
The recording and Powerpoint from today's SPDG Directors' Webinar: Wisconsin's Strategies to effectively collaborate with parent organizations is now available at: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/128. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: 2010 SPDG Competition Notice Released
Greetings, The 2010 SPDG Competition Notice was released this morning!! The Notice Inviting Applications for OSERS/OSEP State Personnel Development Grants Program -- State Personnel Development Grants (CFDA No. 84.323A) can be reviewed at the following Federal Register Web site: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-12610.pdf * The Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 09, 2010 * Contact Person for the 84.323A Competition: Jennifer Coffey The Application Package for the 84.323A competition will be posted on the Department's Website: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html and, in the Department's e-application system later today. SAVE THE DATES! To provide guidance to state applicants the Signetwork is hosting two more Bidders' Webinars on June 8 June 10, 3-4:30pm ET. Additionally, the Technical Assistance Coordination Center (TACC) and SIGnetwork is co-hosting a session on May 27 for applicants to learn about the various Technical Assistance Dissemination centers they could potentially partner with to accomplish their SPDG objectives. Details for all three events are found below. Interested states may also be interested in viewing the posted materials from two pre-notice bidders' webinars hosted April 19: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/83; and May 4: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/84 . June 8 - 2010 SPDG Competition Information Session #1 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET / 2:00-3:30pm CT / 1:00-2:30pm MT / 12-1:30pm PT Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/skpjysf Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/129 June 10 - 2010 SPDG Competition Information Session #2 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET / 2:00-3:30pm CT / 1:00-2:30pm MT / 12-1:30pm PT Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywrwfpp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/130 May 27 - Overview of the Technical Assistance Dissemination Centers Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET/12:00-1:00pm CT/11:00-12:00pm MT/10:00am-11:00pm PT Presenter Hosts: Michele Rovins, TACC; Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/xpbzzbb Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 734277 Session PPT, recording materials: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/126. A recording of the session will provided one week after the live presentation. Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: SPDG Technology Intiative Survey Request
Good morning, In January 2009, the SPDG Program implemented a program-wide initiative to assist SPDG projects in using new technologies effectively and efficiently. Since then, the Technology Focus Group (TFG) consisting of both SPDG Project Directors and Evaluators, has met monthly to develop an action plan and outcomes for this initiative. Using feedback received from the 2008 SIG Regional Meetings and two technology surveys completed by SIGnetwork members, the group drafted the following overarching goals of the SPDG initiative are as follows: * SPDG projects can acquire data more easily so that they can make scientifically based decisions. * SPDG projects are able to collaborate more effectively. * SPDG projects are able to provide professional development in a more efficient and cost-effective way. * SPDG projects can efficiently support the use of innovations in the LEAs. * Access can be provided to people in rural areas and those with disabilities. The Tech Focus Group and others with technical expertise have provided TA to the SPDGs on a range of technologies and has shared information through different venues (e.g., wikis, blogs, Webinars, calls). This workgroup set goals for itself, and this is our opportunity to find out how successful the initiative has been in the last year. Your response will automatically enter you into a drawing for one of three SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drives. Thank you for giving your time to complete the following survey by June 18: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/spdgtechsurvey2010 We have all supported each other during the last year in many different ways. I appreciate all you have done. Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax)
sigserve: Reminder: 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinars June 8 10
This is a reminder for this week's two 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinars: June 8 10, 3-4:30pm ET. The sessions are framed around the seven narrative sections and other priority requirements of the competitive application. Different sections will be highlighted on each session. Specific details for each event are provided below. The two webinars differ from the ones we offered in April and May as they will provide a more detailed look at all of the criteria the peer reviewers will be using. June 8 - 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinar #1 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/skpjysf Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/129 Agenda: 3:00 - 3:10: Welcome, How to use Ilinc, Announcements, Audrey Desjarlais, Signetwork Coordinator 3:10 - 3:30: Overview, Program Measures, and Questions, Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Project Officer 3:30 - 3:50: Needs Section and Related Questions, Shedeh Hajghassemali, OSEP Project Officer 3:50 - 4:05: Management Plan, Terry Jackson, OSEP Project Officer 4:05 - 4:30: Evaluation, Pat Gonzalez, OSEP Project Officer June 10 - 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders Webinar #2 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywrwfpp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/130 Agenda: 3:00 - 3:10: Welcome, How to use Ilinc, Announcements, Audrey Desjarlais, Signetwork Coordinator 3:10 - 3:30: Significance, Grace Duran Zamora, OSEP Project Officer 3:30 - 3:50: Project Design, Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Project Officer 3:50 - 4:00: Project Personnel, Dawn Ellis, OSEP Project Officer 4:00 - 4:10: Required Partners, Marsha Goldberg, OSEP Project Officer 4:10 - 4:20: TAD Resources, Corinne Weidenthal, OSEP Project Officer 4:20 - 4:30: Questions, Deadlines Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: RE: Reminder: 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinars June 8 10
Greetings: As follow-up to the today's SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinar, we posted the PowerPoint files and link to the archived recording to: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/129. NOTE: For those who plan to view the recording you will find approximately 36 minutes into the session (during the Needs Section), we lost audio for about two minutes and you'll hear a tone. Fortunately, the audio does come back! Audrey From: Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:17 PM To: 'sigdir...@lists.uoregon.edu'; 'sigserve@lists.uoregon.edu'; 'sige...@lists.uoregon.edu' Cc: Caroline Moore; 'sharp...@umn.edu'; 'Betty Beale'; Carol Massanari; Arlene Russell; 'Maureen Hawes'; Kristin Reedy; 'Lewis, Richard' Subject: Reminder: 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinars June 8 10 This is a reminder for this week's two 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinars: June 8 10, 3-4:30pm ET. The sessions are framed around the seven narrative sections and other priority requirements of the competitive application. Different sections will be highlighted on each session. Specific details for each event are provided below. The two webinars differ from the ones we offered in April and May as they will provide a more detailed look at all of the criteria the peer reviewers will be using. June 8 - 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders' Webinar #1 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/skpjysf Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/129 Agenda: 3:00 - 3:10: Welcome, How to use Ilinc, Announcements, Audrey Desjarlais, Signetwork Coordinator 3:10 - 3:30: Overview, Program Measures, and Questions, Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Project Officer 3:30 - 3:50: Needs Section and Related Questions, Shedeh Hajghassemali, OSEP Project Officer 3:50 - 4:05: Management Plan, Terry Jackson, OSEP Project Officer 4:05 - 4:30: Evaluation, Pat Gonzalez, OSEP Project Officer June 10 - 2010 SPDG Competition Bidders Webinar #2 Time: 3:00-4:30pm ET Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywrwfpp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presentation Files: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/130 Agenda: 3:00 - 3:10: Welcome, How to use Ilinc, Announcements, Audrey Desjarlais, Signetwork Coordinator 3:10 - 3:30: Significance, Grace Duran Zamora, OSEP Project Officer 3:30 - 3:50: Project Design, Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Project Officer 3:50 - 4:00: Project Personnel, Dawn Ellis, OSEP Project Officer 4:00 - 4:10: Required Partners, Marsha Goldberg, OSEP Project Officer 4:10 - 4:20: TAD Resources, Corinne Weidenthal, OSEP Project Officer 4:20 - 4:30: Questions, Deadlines Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: FW: Vacancy announcements OSEP's Research to Practice Division
Colleagues: Below are two vacancy announcements- a GS-14 and a GS-13 in OSEP's Research to Practice Division. Please circulate to anyone who might be interested. Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-14 The following OSERS vacancy announcement(s): Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-14, located in the Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division, closes on June 18, 2010 and is open to everyone. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the announcement or wish to apply, you must submit your application online through the OPM website which can be accessed through the location: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?brd=3876vw=dFedEmp=YFedPub=Y x=95y=5jbf574=EDEHpg=1re=10 OSERS-2010-0039 (federal employees/status candidates) OSERS-2010-0034 (non-status candidates) We ask your assistance in the recruiting process by providing a copy of the announcement(s) to anyone you believe would be interested in and would be qualified for the position. Please note the above closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applications will not be accepted after that date. Thank you for your help in our recruiting efforts to bring the best qualified applicants to our staff. Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-13 The following OSERS vacancy announcement(s): Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-13, located in the Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division, closes on June 18, 2010 and is open to everyone. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the announcement or wish to apply, you must submit your application online through the OPM website which can be accessed through the location http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?brd=3876vw=dFedEmp=YFedPub=Y x=95y=5jbf574=EDEHpg=1re=10 OSERS-2010-0042 (federal employees/status candidates) OSERS-2010-0033 (non-status candidates) We ask your assistance in the recruiting process by providing a copy of the announcement(s) to anyone you believe would be interested in and would be qualified for the position. Please note the above closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applications will not be accepted after that date. Thank you for your help in our recruiting efforts to bring the best qualified applicants to our staff.
sigserve: FW: OSEP PD Conference - Reminder: Deadlines Fast Approaching
Dear Colleagues: This is a friendly reminder that the deadlines for registration and hotel room reservations for the 2010 Project Directors' Conference are fast approaching! The conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Monday, July 19 - Wednesday, July 21, 2010. If you have not yet registered for the conference, please do so now. You may visit the Registration page https://www.osep-meeting.org/registration.aspx to register for the conference. Registration cut-off is Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST. After this date, only on-site registrations will be accepted with an additional fee of $50 per attendee. Note: All presenters for scheduled breakout sessions and poster sessions must register for the conference. Hotel rooms at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel are filling up fast. Please visit the Lodging page of the Web site to book your hotel room. Please note that you must make your reservations no later than Tuesday, July 6, 2010 to obtain the special conference rate. We would like to remind all participants that the conference is making efforts to go green this year, and we encourage participants to bring laptops to access the materials that will be included on conference jump drives (see Handouts section for more details). Free internet will be available in the Salon Ballroom I II. We look forward to seeing you in July! Sincerely, Conference Planning Committee
sigserve: OSEP Project Directors Conference - SIG Day Topic Sign-up
Greetings, SPDG Directors, Coordinators, and Evaluators: For this year's SPDG Program Meeting, known as SIG Day, we are hosting two 45 minute small group discussions on topics representative of the professional learning communities (PLCs) that have been formed by the SPDGs and are meant to further the conversations taking place in those PLCs. We'd like to know what topics you'll attend for each round so we can be sure we have the appropriate number of tables and assigned facilitators for each topic. If you plan to attend the OSEP Project Directors' Conference, please help us by completing this two question Sign-Up Sheet by July 2nd: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VGBH27B. Thank you. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Save the Date: August SPDG Directors' Webinar
SAVE-THE-DATE! SPDG Directors' Webinar Topic: How Montana SPDG is collaborating effectively with its partner parent organizations. Date: August 26 Time: 1:00-2:30pm Eastern/12:00-1:30pm Central/11:00am-12:30pm Mountain/10:00-11:30am Pacific Presenters: Susan Bailey-Anderson, Montana SPDG Director Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/fjjvxjx Dial In: 1-888-447-7153Passcode: 899594 Webinar Facilitators Moderator: Jennifer Coffey and Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork Coordinator PowerPoint, Materials, and Session: To be posted when available at http://www.signetwork.org/content_pages/132. A recording of the session will provided one week after the live presentation.
sigserve: FW: IRIS/SchoolsMovingUp Webinar
Only one week to go until this IRIS/ SchoolsMovingUp webinar! Fidelity of Implementation: Selecting and Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and Programs http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/smu/view/e/4500?allSMU0623 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time Fidelity of implementation is a vital component of any school improvement process. This free, interactive webinar will outline the nuts and bolts of fidelity implementation by highlighting the IRIS Center's newly developed, free, online professional development instructional module about fidelity. This module discusses the importance of selecting evidence-based practices and programs and examines actions that school personnel can take to increase the likelihood that the practice or program is implemented as it was designed. Presenters include: Larry Wexler, Deputy Director, Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division at the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Mel Riddile, Associate Director of High School Services at the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Silvia DeRuvo, Senior Program Associate at the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd Naomi Tyler, Co-principal Investigator of The IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University, and Kim Skow, Project Coordinator of The IRIS Center and Fidelity of Implementation Module Co-developer To sign up for this free webinar, please visit http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/webinars/irisfidelity Unable to attend? You can view the archived webinar http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/smu/print/htdocs/smu/webinars/past.htm at any time. Our archives enable you to watch and listen to the presentation; read the participant questions and discussion; and access the accompanying resource materials. Our archive technology allows you to navigate to specific parts of the presentation and pause the presentation. This is an excellent way to view the presentation with a group. [Archives are available one day after the live webinar. Even if you do not plan to participate in the live webinar, we recommend that you register to receive notification about and instructions for the archive.] Contact We look forward to your participation. For more information, email schoolsmovin...@wested.org or call 510.302.4248 About Us The IRIS Center (http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu) is an OSEP-funded initiative to provide free, online, interactive training materials about effective practices for working with struggling learners and students with disabilities in inclusive settings. SchoolsMovingUp http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/smu/print/htdocs/smu/home.htm, an online WestEd http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm initiative, provides quality resources to help educators make sound decisions and take tangible action in their school improvement efforts.
sigserve: SPDG Events at the OSEP Project Directors' Conference
Greetings, SPDG Coordinators, Directors, and Evaluators: We are pleased to inform you of the various SPDG happenings during the OSEP Project Directors' Conference. First and foremost is SIG Day, the SPDG Program Area Meeting, which occurs Monday, July 19, 2:30-5:00pm. This year's agenda provides you an opportunity to participate in two rounds of small group discussions focused on our popular PLC topics. Facilitators will guide the conversations using critical questions and the 3-2-1 Reflection Process. To prepare for these conversations we ask that participants review the guiding questions for each topic. To view the agenda or download the discussion questions go to: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/68 http://signetwork.org/content_pages/68 . In addition, some facilitators have posted relevant articles or resources for participants to review prior to the live event. If you plan to attend one of the topics listed below, we strongly encourage you to go to http://signetwork.org/content_pages/68 http://signetwork.org/content_pages/68 to download the posted documents for the specified subject. ROUND ONE * Coaching * Multi-Tiered Models of Intervention * Technology - Beginner Level * Evaluation: Measuring Collaboration ROUND TWO * Coaching * Technology - Advanced Level Monday, July 19 - Poster Session Title: Training, professional development, and technical assistance: Using an innovative technology to address a critical issue. Presenters: John A. Green, Kansas SPDG Coordinator, Lori Romano, Florida SPDG Director, and Audrey Desjarlais, SIGnetwork Coordinator Description: Audrey will describe the evaluation results of implementing the SPDG technology initiative for one year. The purpose of the initiative was assist SPDG projects to effectively and efficiently use technology to communicate, collaborate, and provide technical assistance and professional development. Lori Romano will provide a demonstration of how Florida is using Wikis to enhance communication and resource sharing on a regional level, and John Green will demonstrate Kansas SPDG's Secondlife teacher recruitment fair site. Tuesday, July 20- SPDG Implementation Conversations Early Bird Session [7:30am-8:30am] Location: McKinley Room Facilitator: Jennifer Coffey, OSEP Topic: We'll continue our discussion from May on selecting the appropriate effective practices and identifying the right implementation supports at the various levels. Tuesday, July 20 - SPDG Evaluators' Affinity Session [5:15-6:15pm] Location: McKinley Room Facilitator: Pat Mueller (NH, MS) Presenters: Pattie Noonan (MO) and Carlos Romero (NM) Topic: Using a systems thinking approach to Evaluation Description: Pattie Carlos will begin by presenting what they are doing in their respective states, specifically using the 'think block' process. Then Pat Mueller will facilitate a conversation with the group at large. For the last ten minutes Audrey will request feedback from participants on topics to address on Evaluator's topical events over the next 6 months, and to determine the preferred structure. Do individuals prefer presenter-only with QA sessions, or facilitated discussions focused on an article and guiding questions, similar to what was done for the measuring collaboration discussion on SIG Day? Session Materials: To be posted following the event Tuesday, July 20 - SIG Night [6:30-8:00pm] Location: Ireland's Four Fields http://www.irelandsfourprovinces.com/ ; 3412 Connecticut Ave. NW, Metro Station: Cleveland Park Description: SIG Night is an annual event for SPDG project personnel, partners and friends to join up for a little socializing at a nearby restaurant. This year we'll be honoring Wilma Jozwiak, New York's SPDG Coordinator, who is retiring this summer.
sigserve: SPDG Program Area Meeting [SIG Day] - Evaluation
Greetings Directors, Coordinators, and Evaluators: Thank you for making this year's SPDG Program Area Meeting an engaging event. We would appreciate your feedback on the agenda to assist us in planning next year's event. Please use the following link to complete a 5 minute survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QH63WSW Safe travels. Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator
sigserve: Reminder - August 26, SPDG Directors' Webinar
This is a reminder for the next SPDG Directors' Webinar: How Montana SPDG is collaborating effectively with its partner parent organizations, with presenter Susan-Bailey Anderson, Montana's SPDG Director. Details for the Session are listed below. SPDG Directors' Webinar: How Montana SPDG is collaborating effectively with its partner parent organizations DATE: August 26 Time: 1:00-2:30pm Eastern/12:00-1:30pm Central/11:00am-12:30pm Mountain/10:00-11:30am Pacific Presenter: Susan Bailey-Anderson, Montana SPDG Director Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/fjjvxjx Dial In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Session PPT, recording Materials to be posted one day prior to the live presentation: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/132 Audrey
sigserve: SAVE THE DATES - Fall SPDG Directors' Webinars PLC Sessions
Greetings Directors, Coordinators, and Evaluators: Please SAVE THE DATES - Sep. 30, Nov. 17, Dec. 9, 2:00-3:30pm ET - for our upcoming fall SPDG Directors' Webinars. Details for these sessions are found below. In addition to the Director's Webinars, you'll find the dates and details for the Professional Learning Communities scheduled thus far. Next week, look for meeting wizard requests from Audrey to schedule our other PLC topical calls. Audrey will also be connecting with a few of you to take on the role of facilitator for some of the topics. If you were unable to this week's engaging family involvement presentation by Susan Bailey-Anderson and Jennifer Calder, please check out the events page to view the session recording, presentation files and related resources: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/132 SPDG Directors' Webinars SPDG Directors' Webinar: Accessibility and 508 Requirements Date: September 30 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Eastern/1:00-2:30pm Central/12:00am-1:30pm Mountain/11:00am -12:30pm Pacific Presenters: Don Barrett, OSEP Section 508 Coordinator for the Department of Education; and Michael Ferguson, Vermont's SPDG Co-Director and AIM Director Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/tvfbhyz Dial In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Events Page Link: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/135/ SPDG Directors' Webinar: How the Washington SPDG is using program evaluation results to drive statewide improvement efforts DATE: November 17 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Eastern/1:00-2:30pm Central/12:00am-1:30pm Mountain/11:00am -12:30pm Pacific Presenters: Leslie Pyper, Washington SPDG Director, and Gregory Roberts, Ph.D., Center on Instruction, Special Education Strand Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/brhzffk Dial In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Event PPT and Resources: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/136 SPDG Directors' Webinar: District-wide systems with feeder schools in Mississippi DATE: December 9 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Eastern/1:00-2:30pm Central/12:00am-1:30pm Mountain/11:00am -12:30pm Pacific Presenters: Hollie Gabler Filce, Ph.D., SPDG Coordinator, MS REACH; Patricia Gautier, Family Coordinator REACH MS; and Selina Merrell, District Coordinator, MS REACH. Webinar Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ysttppz Dial In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Events Page Link: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/137 Upcoming Professional Learning Community Sessions [PLCs] Family Engagement - September 1, 2:00-3:00pm ET Facilitator/Presenter: Jolene Palmer, NE Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywzttyp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Implementation Conversations - September 14, 3:00-4:00pm ET Facilitator: Pam Williams, MO Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/zrkbsfb Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 SPDG Grant Management - September 16, 1:00-2:00pm ET Facilitator: To be determined Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywzttyp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Scaling Up Comprehensive Professional Development - September 20, 2:00-3:00pm ET Facilitator: Jillian Patterson, Kansas SPDG Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywzttyp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Collaboration with IHES, Leadership Development Capacity Bldg - October 21, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm ET Facilitator: To be determined Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/join/ywzttyp Dial-In: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Audrey Desjarlais SIGnetwork Technical Assistance and Consulting Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.0373 direct 541.346.0322 fax 541.954.8870 mobile http://www.signetwork.org/ http://www.signetwork.org/
sigserve: Feedback Request and TAD event
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: We have couple of things to share with you today. First of all, staff from one of the SPDG projects requested assistance from the network related to assessment data. In particular, the state is interested in getting responses to the following question: How are projects compiling and analyzing LEA K-2nd literacy and math assessment data, when LEAs are not required to use specific assessment types and, therefore, are using many different types? If you have information to share with this state, please send your input to Audrey Desjarlais at adesj...@uoregon.edu by September 21. Audrey will compile the information and send it out on the listservs by the end of the month. The second item is TAD hosted event. On September 28th at 3:00pm Eastern, Larry Edelman will present on the TAD webinar - Shoot, Edit, and Share: Using Digital Video in Professional Development, Technical Assistance, and Dissemination. DESCRIPTION: Video is an invaluable tool that has been used for many decades to enhance the effectiveness of professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination activities - the difference is that it is now a great deal easier and vastly more affordable to shoot, edit, and distribute video. Today, you don't need to be a trained video professional to produce incredibly useful video. This webinar will introduce key concepts regarding digital video and illustrate many ways that it is being used. Accompanying the web conference will be resource and guidance materials on low-cost digital video recorders, accessories, and software. WHEN: This webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 28 from 3-4:30 pm Eastern time. HOW DO I REGISTER/JOIN: To register for this session go to https://tadnet.ilinc.com and click on public sessions to select this session, enter your name and email address and you will receive an email with the session specifics. This session will be recorded so if you can't join us on the 28th- check the www.tadnet.org site a week or so after and we will have this posted with any materials on the home page. Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: Follow-up to the Bi-monthly Implementation Conversation
Greetings Directors Evaluators: Please ignore the most recent message you might have received via Ilinc about the Implementation Conversations Session. It was out-dated information sent from Ilinc's auto-reply follow-up (which I forgot to clear out from July!). I appreciate all the funny replies I received. Now for the up-to-date information on the Implementation Conversations Session ... An archive recording of Pam William's presentation Selection and Evaluation of Practices at the State Level can be viewed at http://signetwork.org/content_pages/62. In addition, you can download the following resources (and more) using the same link: Missouri Implementation Audit - Final Report. http://dese.mo.gov/Appendix6.pdf This final report summarizes the findings of Missouri's implementation audit. The purpose of the audit was to assess the range of implementation of educational initiatives and the relationship between the degree of implementation and changes in student achievement. Department staff selected approximately 20 programs/initiatives supported at the state level, and identified districts/buildings implementing the programs/initiatives. It was conducted by an external evaluator, the Leadership and Learning Center. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Implementation Rubric PDF http://signetwork.org/content_page_assets/content_page_62/MIM%20Blank%2 0Rubric.pdf This is an internal review document state staff developed for districts to conduct implementation self assessment (rubric). Missouri Integrated Model Interview Questions - Building Perspective PDF http://signetwork.org/content_page_assets/content_page_62/MIM%20PIQ.pdf . This file includes example interview questions used with staff at the building level. They looked at four different areas: learning context, professional development, instructional practices, and leadership practices. Audrey From: emailserv...@ilinc.com [mailto:emailserv...@ilinc.com] On Behalf Of Audrey Desjarlais Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:01 PM To: Audrey Desjarlais Subject: iLinc Meeting Follow-Up for Bi-monthly Implementation Conversation Hi Audrey, If you would like to view the content from this week's Implementation Conversations meeting please go to: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/content/zrkbsfb/mvcfbhv or to the Implementation Conversations Wiki. For those who were unable to attend we have unfortunate news. There was a technical issue and we were unable to record Steve's presentation. All the resources Steve presented are available to share with any of your colleagues or partners. As follow-up to the discussion, Jennifer arranged a room for the Implementation Conversations group to meet at the OSEP Project Directors' Conference during breakfast. The meeting will take place in the McKinley Room, 7:30-8:30am, July 20. Since we will be meeting face2face, we will cancel the online session scheduled July 13 at 3:00pm. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at adesj...@uoregon.edu. Thanks, Audrey Desjarlais adesj...@uoregon.edu 541.346.0373
sigserve: Register for the 2011 SPDG Regional Meetings
This is a reminder to register for the 2011 SPDG Regional Meetings by January 12, 2011. Please go to one of the links provided below to complete a registration form, download draft agendas, and get information on lodging and transportation. Washington, DC - February 3-4, 2011 - Mid-south/Northeast States http://spdg-2011-dc-conf-reg.tadnet.org New Orleans, LA - February 8-9, 2011 - North Central/Southeast States http://spdg-2011-neworleans-conf-reg.tadnet.org Portland, OR - February 15-16, 2011 - Mountain Plains/Western States (Hybrid Meeting: Virtual or Face-to-Face Attendance) http://spdg-2011-pdx-conf-reg.tadnet.org We've posted the above links and conference details provided below on our website: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/27. About the conference This year's regional meetings are the second part of a five part series we are offering in 2011 focused on Professional Development. On day one we've invited speakers from either SISEP or the Oregon PBIS network to present on Evidence Based Professional Development Practices. After the presentations, there will be a discussion on how SPDG PD models relate to best practices for training. Next, we will continue the popular 'SIG Marketplace' session that began in 2006. This time, however, the session will be structured in a poster-session type format. Presenters will be available to share information about a tool, product, or resource they have successfully implemented in the last year that can be replicated by other state projects. Stay tuned - next week we will invite proposals and provide details to potential presenters. On day two, we'll direct our attention to evidence based practices in Communities of Practice, followed by two rounds of Open Space 3-2-1 (3 highlights/2 questions/1 action) small group discussions. Topics for these Open Space conversations will be generated by participants prior to the meeting. The objectives for this year's conference are as follows: * Reflecting on application of what we learned and tools we used from last year * Increased knowledge and skills about evidence-based professional development practices * Increased knowledge of and ability to use new tools presented * Building a stronger program network Conference Fees Similar to previous conferences, participants are not expected to pay a registration fee. However, attendees are responsible for covering travel, lodging, and some per diem expenses. The SIGnetwork will provide three meals - breakfast and lunch on day one, and lunch only on day two. Virtual Participation In the event you are unable to attend one of the face-to-face conferences due to time or budget constraints, we are offering a virtual participant option for the Portland event only. Please complete a registration form for the Portland event. In January, Audrey will schedule a trial run to ensure participants are comfortable with the online technology used for this conference. Deadlines The deadline to both register and reserve your lodging for all three sites is January 12, 2011. If you have difficulty meeting the deadline, please contact Leslie Crysler, lcrys...@uoregon.edu or Linda Lynch, lgly...@uoregon.edu. Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: January 2011: SPDG Events
Maitrejean, Director, Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: Poll - Pick a Date for the SPDG National Conference
Hello, Everyone: This is your opportunity to tell us when you would prefer to attend the two-day National SPDG Conference in DC. This is the meeting to replace the regional meetings hosted this year. We've created a quick poll for you to provide your input: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/68J7M36 Please submit a poll response by April 18. Thank you. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: Reminder Save-the-Date: SPDG Directors' PD Webinar
Greetings Directors and Evaluators: This is a reminder for the fourth installment of our SPDG Director's Professional Development Webinar Series - April 19, 3:00pm-4:30pm ET. Participants of this session will learn about: (1) how to engage administrators in their PD initiatives; (2) how PD for administrators fits into a systemic change framework; (3) how to examine fidelity through a lens of cultural responsivity; and (4) how the Michigan SPDG has formalized their PD approach for administrators. Tools described will include practice profiles (core components of PD for administrators) and guidance for administrator engagement. Details about this call and tools from the presenters can be found at: http://signetwork.org/content_pages/155 Please SAVE-THE-DATE for another event we're adding to the series: SPDG Directors' Webinar - June 14, 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Topic: Comparing Outcomes: Strategies and Methodologies for comparing SPDG and non-SPDG Schools, students with disabilities and students without disabilities, as well as pre and post-SPDG implementation outcomes. Speakers: Amy Gaumer Erickson, Evaluator Missouri and Kansas SPDG; Pattie Noonan, Evaluator Missouri SPDG; and Pat Gonzalez, OSEP Evaluator Lead Login Details: To be provided in May Jennifer Coffey, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist Office of Special Education Programs 550 12th St., SW, Rm 4097 Washington, DC 20202-2600 202-245-6673 202-245-7619 (fax)
sigserve: Poll - Pick a Date for the SPDG National Conference
Greetings Coordinators, Directors, and Evaluators: This is a reminder to tell us when you'd prefer to attend our two-day National SPDG Conference in DC. This is the meeting to replace the regional meetings hosted this year. We've created a quick poll for you to provide your input: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/68J7M36 We would appreciate receiving your poll response by April 18. Thank you to the 65 people who have already submitted a response. Audrey Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: SPDG National Conference in DC - Poll Results are In
Greetings: The clear winner of our 'Pick the Month' poll is March 2012! We received 87 total responses, 58 preferred March and 40 preferred November. Actual dates for this March two-day National SPDG Conference (to replace this year's regional meetings) will be provided in early May. In addition to identifying the conference month, we gathered some rich feedback on how to structure the sessions. Providing time for 'regions to meet' is favored by many. To view the poll results and read the comments go to the home page to download the PDF Poll response summary: http://signetwork.org/. Thanks to all who provided input! Audrey Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
sigserve: Reminder Prep work for SPDG Directors' Webinar - May 18
This is a reminder for this week's Directors' Webinar: 21st Century Professional Development: Preparing for Educational Transformation (scroll down for event details). Dr. Chris Dede will present how emerging informational technologies are reshaping how we learn and teach, and he'll illustrate how social media, immersive (MUVE) and mobile technologies are assisting professional development practices. Prior to the event participants are encouraged to watch the following short media clips as each cover technologies to be discussed: Microsoft's My Digital Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-AbGaKdCbs Hewlett-Packard's Roku's Reward: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUOHfVXkUaI SPDG Directors' Webinar - 21st Century Professional Development: Preparing for Educational Transformation Date/Time: May 18, 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Join Link: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/calendar/ccfpjrr Dial-in: 1-888-447-7153 Passcode: 899594 Presenter: Chris Dede, Ph.D., Harvard Graduate School of Education; chris_d...@harvard.edu; http://isites.harvard.edu/chris Facilitator: David Merves, Evaluator, New Hampshire and Mississippi SPDGs Materials/Resources: To be posted when available - http://signetwork.org/content_pages/156 Audrey Desjarlais Signetwork Coordinator 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97405 541.346.0373 office 541.954.8870 mobile adesj...@uoregon.edu http://www.signetwork.org
