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Extending a Legacy of Helen Keller
Christina Reagle
Project Director
The Teaching Research Institute
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Helen Keller Fellows Project
To create a cadre of teacher leaders who will provide evidence-based practices and positive impacts on systems in order to improve services for children who are deaf-blind.
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OSEP Funded 84.325KPersonnel Preparation Grant
Experts in Deaf-Blindness are graying out.
Few people have expertise in deaf-blindness.
Requires a dedicated effort to assist in the transition of building new leaders.
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Funded Timeframe2008-2012
10 core university partners select one Fellow each year
Four cohorts of Fellows each year
$10,000 stipend awarded to each Fellow for one year
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Yearly Requirements
Participation in 4-5 webinars with the experts
Attendance at Annual OSEP/DB Conference Attendance at Systems Leadership Seminar Internships with State Deaf-Blind Project. Completion of a Leadership Work Sample
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Added Activity
Fall Orientation Session Allowed for face-to-face interaction and
clarification of requirements
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Cohort 1 2008-2009Cincinnati, OH
Seven full Fellows Three partial
Fellows All requirements
have been completed.
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Cohort 2 2009 – 2010Biloxi, MS
Eight full Fellowettes
Two partial Fellowettes
Two of ten are doctorate
students
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Cohort 3 2010-2011Washington, DC
Eight full Two partial One of twelve
is doctorate
student
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State Deaf-Blind Project Internships
Goal: To gain experience in the field of deaf-blindness by working in a state deaf-blind project office.Administrative work, technical assistance, research and data collection, annual events, etc.
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Kentucky Deaf-Blind Project
Participated in training throughout the week. Made home visits with project staff. Assisted in a family transition team meeting.
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Wisdom from Seasoned Resources
Network with Faculty who have expertise in Deaf-Blind content
Connect with State Deaf-Blind leaders
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Leadership Work Sample
How do we know we are building teacher leaders? (short term vs long term)
How are we impacting
educational systems?
OUTCOME – create a
eModule on Leadership
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Service Obligation Required
Full Fellows are required to complete a 2 year Service Obligation over 5 years
Definition broadened to include services focused on children with special needs (admin, teaching, and/or technical assistance)
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Building Future Leaders
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