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1 Are We Ready for Tiers of Support in Transition? Utah Transition Institute 2015 Presented by Ginny Eggen, USOE & Teresa Clarkson, LPC, NCC Multi-Tiered System of Supports Intensive/Individualized or Supplemental/Validated or Universal/School-wide Tier 3 5% (few) Tier 2 15% (some) Tier 1 80% (all) Utah Multi-Tiered System of Supports A Framework for Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices Supporting All Students What are the critical components of MTSS? Evidence-based practices for academics and behavior + transition ally relevant assessments Team-based problem solving Data-based decision making Evidence-based professional development Supportive leadership Meaningful parent and student involvement

Universal/School-wide Tier 3 5% (few) Tier 2 15% (some) Tier 1 80% (all) Utah Multi-Tiered System of Supports A Framework for Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices

2 MTSS vs. Transition Planning Tiers of Support Transition Planning Requires collaboration among multiple systems gen/sped, community, families Relies on data-based decisions & evidence based interventions (academics & behavior) Systematic approach to ensure school success Requires collaboration among multiple systems gen/sped, community, families, post-school systems) Relies on data-based decisions & evidence-based interventions (academics, behavior + post-school outcomes) Systematic approach to ensure postschool success Intensive Supplemental Universal Academic, Career, & Transition Planning Assessment Evidence Based Data Transition Tiers Assessment Each tier has 3 components Tier 1 - Assessment START EARLY Collaborate with secondary teams: grade Advisory periods Personal Plans (SEOP or CCR) State Assessments + SAT/ACT Tests FOCUS o College & career readiness o Focused on student engagement o student-directed planning o self-determination o High expectations o postsecondary education o employment

(academics & behavior) Systematic approach to ensure school success Requires collaboration among multiple systems gen/sped, community, families, post-school systems) Relies on data-based decisions &

3 Tier 2 - Assessment Assessment Tier Review Show me the number! 1- Tier 1 2- Tier 2 3 Tier 3 Supplemental assessment & planning School & Community Settings Early intervention systems TAT/SBST/MTSS Individualized career planning Drop Out Prevention Expanded AP Courses Support programs Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound Trio Expanded practice with college placement exams ARC is an example of what tier assessment? What tier may use the Schmoop.com to prepare for the ACT? Which tier is likely to use teacher referrals as part of assessment? Tier 3 - Assessment Assessments Specific (skill and area explicit) Measurable (pre-test, post-test) Observable (parent, teacher, para) Vocational Rehabilitation assessments CS/transition/vtassess.aspx FOCUS on the Big 4: Postsecondary education and training Employment Independent and community living Social relationships & recreation Connected to career & educational goals and interests Real world application Pathways provide a range of career readiness opportunities Focused on Postsecondary Outcomes

Courses Support programs Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound Trio Expanded practice with college placement exams ARC is an example of what tier assessment? What tier may use the Schmoop.

4 Tier 1 - Service learning Freshman focus Career reports (Language Arts) Budgeting - Math Financial Literacy class Social Studies class Tier 2 - Dropout Prevention Supplemental Reading Elective CTE course Online courses (to keep up with credits) Study Skills course Summer School Sample Transition Matrix Collaboration between Counseling and Special Education Tier 3 - Individualized curricula transition to adulthood Individualized modifications Academic curricula Behavior Independent living skills Job shadowing Community-based transition programs

School Sample Transition Matrix Collaboration between Counseling and Special Education Tier 3 - Individualized curricula transition to

5 Use public transportation is taught in what tier? Tier Review Share which tier may incorporate transition research as part of the Utah Core? Give Me A Color Green- Tier 1 Yellow- Tier 2 Red Tier 3 Teaching learning strategies may be indicative of which tier? Tier 1- Active & cooperative learning Explicit instruction Universal Design for Learning Strategy instruction Assistive technology Career & Tutoring Centers Individualized community-based instruction Supplemental small group instruction and support Emphasize choice & application Promote Independence & Engagement Tier 2 - Co-teaching al accommodations Peer tutoring Mentoring Work-Based Learning Assistive technology

Tier 1- Active & cooperative learning Explicit instruction Universal Design for Learning Strategy instruction Assistive technology Career & Tutoring Centers

6 Tier 3 - al modifications Assistive technology Generalization of skills to multiple settings Small group or 1:1 Paraeducator support in gen/sped settings Additional Supporting Factors Family Involvement Family-focused Transition Planning Supporting parents as partners in education Parent involvement in secondary academic & career planning Collaboration Inter and Intra-agency collaboration for transition Collaboration within school & community targeted for groups Broad-based collaboration with agencies, families, employers & community resources Tier Review Move it when you know it Sit- Tier 1 Crouch- Tier 2 Stand Tier 3 Reach out for Transition Support Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Workforce Services Utah Parent Center Transition Schools: East Bay Post High Alpine School District Aggies Elevated USU Ability First Think College! Which tier uses direct instruction to maximize student engagement? Generalization of transition skills occurs at this tier? Which tier supports peer mentoring in transition?

collaboration for transition Collaboration within school & community targeted for groups Broad-based collaboration with agencies, families, employers & community resources Tier Review Move it when

7 UMTSS Connections Conference June 23-25, 2015 Aligning Efforts to Prepare All Students to be College, Career, & Life Ready Teresa s Transition Favorites Assessments Resources Internet Resources ARC Self Determination Whose Future Is It Anyway? imdetermined.org AIR Self Determination Me! Lessons for Self-Advocacy Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment Lifeskills.Casey.org Ten Sigma.org nsttac.org Post Secondary Readiness Rubric Next S.T.E.P mynextmove.org transitioncoalition.org thinkcollege.net Pacer.org Questions? Ginny Eggen USOE ginny.eggen@schools.utah.gov Teresa Clarkson Grand County CTE Career Coach clarksont@grandschools.org

Lessons for Self-Advocacy Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment Lifeskills.Casey.org Ten Sigma.org nsttac.org Post Secondary Readiness Rubric Next S.T.E.P mynextmove.

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