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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Georgia Induction of Beginning Special Education Teachers Pilot

NASDSE National Summit on Personnel Needs Dallas, Texas May 2013

• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Background

1. Superintendent’s Vision 2. Scottish Model 3. Expert Advisory Group 4. Research

a. Hattie on impact of formative assessment for teachers [d = .90] b. Joyce and Showers on coaching

Hattie, J. (2009). Visible learning: A synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to

• achievement. New York: Routledge.

Joyce, B., & Showers, B. (2002). Student Achievement Through Staff Development (3rd ed.) Alexander, VA: ASCD.

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Table 1 A Summary of a Meta-analysis of the Effects of Training and Coaching on Teachers’ Implementation in the Classroom

OUTCOMES

(% of participants who demonstrate knowledge, demonstrate new skills in a training setting, and use new skills in the classroom)

TRAINING COMPONENTS Knowledge Skill Demonstration Use in the Classroom Theory and Discussion 10% 5% 0% + Demonstration in Training 30% 20% 0% + Practice & Feedback in Training 60% 60% 5% + Coaching in Classroom 95% 95% 95%

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Joyce and Showers (2002)

• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Purpose

This induction program was designed to provide a purposeful, sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development for beginning special education teachers (SETs) to facilitate and support both their transition from teacher preparation to induction and their development as highly effective special education teachers.

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Program Goals

• 1. To improve student achievement through the

development of highly effective and professional special education teachers

• 2. To improve student achievement through the

retention of special education teachers

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Funding

IDEA SPDG

Induction Coaches

—training & professional development —SET observations & pre- post conferences —facilitation of professional development

Substitute Teachers

—statewide professional development —8 hours of release time monthly

Extended Day for SETs & GETs (FY12 only) Travel

—to/from professional development —ICs between schools

PD Facilities for two statewide meetings per year University Partner Stipends (FY12 only)

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Professional Development—ICs

Induction Coaches Beginning SPED Teachers

Year 1

• Working with adult learners
• Needs of beginning teachers
• Coaching best practices
• Ensuring program fidelity
• Data collection
• Monthly informational/resource

webinars

• Statewide professional learning—

October and January Year 2

• IRIS modules
• Coaching action research
• Quarterly conference calls
• Working with university partners
• Statewide professional learning—

October and January Year 1

• Weekly observation/coaching (36 wks)
• Monthly embedded PD Focus*
• Release time for peer observations and

specialized PD

• Statewide professional learning—

October and January Year 2

• Weekly observation/coaching (36 wks)
• Conducting action research
• Release time for peer observations and

specialized PD

• Extended day hours to work with coach

and co-teacher

• Statewide professional learning—

October and January

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Data Collection

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1. Baseline Data 2. Data from Coaching Logs 3. Qualitative Data Surveys 4. Beginning Teacher Portfolios—Year One 5. Action Research Summaries—Year Two 6. Retention Data

• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Retention Data

PATHWAY INTENTION RETENTION Gen Ed SPED Unsure Year 2 Year 3 Alternate Pathway (4) 4 4 4 Gen Ed Trained (8) 3 3 2 6* 6* Paraprofessional (6) 1 5 6 6 SPED Trained (2) 1 1 1 0**

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*Two of the original Gen Ed trained teachers left SPED after Year 1 of the pilot; one resigned under

pressure and one moved to Gen Ed. The teacher trained in Gen Ed who moved to Gen Ed at the end

• f Year 1, moved back to SPED at the end of Year 2 (Year 3); however, a different Gen Ed trained

teacher moved to Gen Ed at the end of Year 2.

* * Both of the SPED trained teachers have left SPED. One left after Year 1 to stay home with a new

• baby. The second, who was certified in SPED and Early Elementary, moved to Gen Ed.

• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Lessons Learned

• 1. Selection, Training, Coaching
• 2. Organizational Support & Change
• 3. Sustainability

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Questions

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• Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org

Cynde Snider, PhD

Professional Learning Specialist Division for SPED Services & Supports csnider@doe.k12.ga.us 404-657-9971

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