NASDSE Professional Development Series
About the Series
One of the major responsibilities of State Education Agencies is to support local districts build their capacity to deliver high-quality services to improve student outcomes. The National Association of State Directors of Special Education's (NASDSE) ongoing work with the U.S Department of Education, national organizations, technical assistance providers, respected researchers and other stakeholders uniquely positions us to identify and deliver content on the most relevant issues affecting teachers and administrators. Through four, two-hour sessions, the NASDSE Professional Development Series will deliver thought-provoking, professional development on the most current topics that can be easily integrated with the professional development services of any state.
2010–2011 NASDSE Professional Development Series Presentation Access To access any of the presentations in the 2010–11 NASDSE Professional Development Series, please use the following login information: * Open your web browser to http://pd.nasdse.org/. * Click on the conference you would like to view. * Imput your access code on the next screen. Missouri's access code is: 1112MO55
All presentations will be broadcast live. After each release date and time, the conferences will be made available online 24/7 for viewing at your convenience. Note: All PowerPoints and background documents will be available for download on the conference page. |
|
Session One Educators are increasingly turning to technology for information and resources to help provide educational and support services for all students. While much of the information and resources available are appropriate for all students, special educators in particular are looking for evidenced-based programs and supports to assist them in teaching the diverse population of students that require their help. This conference will feature selected resources that are readily available free of charge. It will also demonstrate how virtual mentoring can be used to support teachers. Presenters Director, National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, Academy for Educational Development Joanne Cashman Director, IDEA Partnership, National Association of State Directors of Special Education Dr. Phoebe Gillespie Director, Personnel Improvement Center, National Association of State Directors of Special Education |
|
Date/Time |
Supplementary Resources |
|---|---|
Wednesday December 8 , 2010 |
|
Session Two The evaluation of teachers, including special education teachers, has become increasingly important as teachers are held accountable for student performance. At the same time, many special education teachers are assuming new roles such as co-teaching, coaching and supporting general education teachers and related service personnel. This conference will address the issues of special education teacher evaluation, including time attribution and measures such as student performance. Data from a National Center for Teacher Quality study will be presented to give examples of practices across the nation. Presenters Managing Director of Human Capital, Battelle for Kids Lynn Holdheide Special Education Research Associate, National Center for Teacher Quality |
|
Date/Time |
Supplementary Resources |
Wednesday January 12, 2011 |
|
Session Three The National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) have led an effort to develop national voluntary common core standards for K-12 in English/Language Arts and Math. The standards were released in June 2010, and more than half of the states have already agreed to adopt them. In this conference, representatives from the NGA and CCSSO will discuss the standards, the adoption process, how states will use them and specifically address what the common core standards mean for special education. Presenters Director, Education Division, National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices Gene Wilhoit Executive Director, Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) |
|
Date/Time |
Supplementary Resources |
Wednesday March 23, 2011 |
|
Session Four Technology is having a tremendous impact on special education in many ways. One trend that is developing quickly is teaching special education via virtual delivery systems. While virtual special education has been successful, there are many issues that must be addressed. This conference will feature the successful North Carolina Virtual Public School. Compliance and accountability issues including the implementation of the special education process in the virtual environment will be discussed.
Mary Watson Director, Exceptional Children Division, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction |
|
Date/Time |
Supplementary Resources |
Wednesday May 4, 2011 |
|