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Who is John Eisenberg…
AIMing for Success!
John Eisenberg, Assistant Superintendent, Special Education and Student Services, VDOE
Our MissionTo provide children with disabilities with the knowledge and skills they need to live, learn, work and participate in communities of their choice with the maximum amount of independence as possible
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Results Driven
Accountability
Let’s Celebrate!!!
Virginia is one of only 19 states and territories earning a “meets requirements” designation under the U.S. Department of
Education’s (USED) new results-driven accountability model for rating state
compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Of the 19 – Virginia scored the 2nd highest rating at 95.83 out of 100 points.
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Virginia’s State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators 1-16
Compliance Indicators 4 – Suspension and Expulsion 9 – Disproportionate Representation in
Special Education
10 – Disproportionate Representation in
Specific Disability Categories 11 – Timely Evaluation 12 – Early Childhood Transition 13 – Secondary Transition
Results Indicators 1 – Graduation 2 – Drop Out 3 – Statewide Assessment 5 – Education Environments 6 – Preschool Environments 7 – Preschool Outcomes 8 – Parent Involvement 14 – Post-school Outcomes15 – Resolution Sessions16 – Mediation
Close the Outcome Gap
Improved Outcome
s
DecreaseDropout Rate
IncreaseGraduation
IncreaseTime in Regular
Education
ImproveDiscipline Practices
Increase Transition to
Post Secondary Education and
Training
Increase Transition toEmployment
Increase SOL Performance
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Virginia’s State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators 1-16
Compliance Indicators 4 – Suspension and Expulsion 9 – Disproportionate Representation in
Special Education
10 – Disproportionate Representation in
Specific Disability Categories 11 – Timely Evaluation 12 – Early Childhood Transition 13 – Secondary Transition
Results Indicators 1 – Graduation 2 – Drop Out 3 – Statewide Assessment 5 – Education Environments 6 – Preschool Environments 7 – Preschool Outcomes 8 – Parent Involvement 14 – Post-school Outcomes15 – Resolution Sessions16 – Mediation
Demographic
Shifts and Trends
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State Child Count Trends
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014156,000
158,000
160,000
162,000
164,000
166,000
168,000
170,000
172,000
174,000172,704
169,538
167,930
165,874
163,500
162,319 161,889162,960
YEAR
# S
tude
nts
in D
ec 1
– C
hild
Cou
nt
6% reduction since 2007
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SLD OHI SLI AUT DD ID ED MD HI OI VI TBI DB0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
33.75%
18.61%
16.12%
9.03%
6.91%5.81% 5.70%
2.12%0.86% 0.49% 0.35% 0.24% 0.01%
State - 2012 Child Count by Disability %
Disability Type
Perc
ent o
f Ove
rall
Child
Cou
nt
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Upward Trend in State Child Count
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
26,345 26,947 27,373 27,81128,612
29,467 30,131 30,261
6,4887,580
8,84810,092
11,70513,137
14,621
Fastest Rising Disability Populations
OHIAUT
# of
Stu
dent
s o
n Ch
ild C
ount
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OverviewOf
OutcomeData
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Assessment Analysis
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English– Performance for SWD
School Year
State % Target Met
2013-2014 46.6 YesBased on data from
2012-2013State Target 30
2014-2015 43.23 Yes
Based on data from 2013-2014
State Target 42
2015-2016 45.37 No
Based on data from 2014-2015
State Target 54
Assessment Analysis
Mathematics – SOL for SWD
School Year
State % Target Met
2013-2014 40.60 No
Based on data from 2012-2013
State Target 41
2014-2015 43.21 No
Based on data from 2013-2014
State Target 49
2015-2016 5 47.97 NoBased on data from
2014-2015State Target 57
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Time in the Regular Class
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Ages: 6-21 80% or More Inside Regular Class
ReportYear
State Performance State Target State Target Met
2013 61.8% 68% No
2014 62.2% >68.0% No
2015 62.69% >68.0% No
Ages: 6-21 40% or < of day in Regular Class
ReportYear
State Performance State Target State Target Met
2013 12.5% 8% No
2014 12.6% <8% No
2015 11.36% <12.0% Yes
Ages: 6-21 Students served in separate public or private school, residential, home-based or hospital facility
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State Performance State Target State Target Met
2013 3.6% <1% No
2014 3.6% <1% No
2015 3.96% <3.5% No
Diploma AnalysisAdvanced Diploma for SWD
School Year
State %
2012-2013 13.00
2013-2014 13.21
2014-2015 9.6
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Standard Diploma for SWD
School Year
State %
2012-2013 44.70
2013-2014 45.68
2014-2015 51.10
Diploma Analysis
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Special Diploma
School Year
Division % State % Difference
2012-2013 10.98 12.83
2013-2014 5.94 12.96 -7.02
2014-2015 17.47 22.57 -5.1
Diploma Gap
Advanced Standard0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60% 55%
39%
10%
51%
State Virginia’s On-Time Graduation Rate: Virginia Report Card - 2012
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Post-Secondary AnalysisEmployed (Avg. 20 hours weekly at or
above min wage)School
YearState %
2012-2013 27.43
2013-2014 27.0
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In Post-Secondary School (2-4 year)
School Year
State %
2012-2013 34.90
2013-2014 35.1
Other Educational or Training Program (job corps, WWRC, Workforce Development)
School Year
State %
2012-2013 4.7
2013-2014 4.5
Post-Secondary Analysis
Unengaged
School Year
State %
2012-2013 13.8
2013-2014 12.8
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State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)New Indicator 17 on the State Performance Plan
State-identified Measurable Result (SIMR) is the goal of the SSIP
Virginia’s SIMR is focused on graduation◦ The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) intends
to improve the statewide rate of graduation for students with disabilities identified with an Emotional Disability (ED), Intellectual Disability (ID), Other Health Impairment (OHI), or a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) receiving a regular high school diploma (Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas).
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Research Findings
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State Systemic Improvement Plan
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Data to Support HypothesisAcademics
Hypothesis:Students with ED, ID, OHI or SLD who pass the 8th grade mathematics and/or English Reading SOL assessments are more likely than their peers to graduate with a standard or advanced studies diploma. Supporting Data : Over 82 percent (1477/1787) of the students in the statewide sample population that
passed their 8th grade mathematics SOL assessment went on to earn a standard or advanced studies diploma
Only 41 percent (809/1955) of the students in the statewide sample population that failed their 8th grade mathematics SOL assessment went on to earn a standard or advanced studies diploma
Over 75 percent (1648/2186) of the students in the statewide sample population that passed their 8th grade English reading SOL assessment went on to earn a standard or advanced studies diploma
Only 45 percent (812/1820) of the students in the statewide sample population that failed their 8th grade English reading SOL assessment went on to earn a standard or advanced studies diploma 25
Data to Support HypothesisAttendance
Hypothesis:Students with ED, ID, OHI or SLD who are in school daily are more likely earn a standard or advanced studies diploma
Supporting Data : 0-4 absences per year – 69% graduated with a standard or advance diploma 5-10 absences per year – 62% graduated with a standard or advance
diploma 11-20 absences per year – 45% graduated with a standard or advance
diploma 21+ absences per year – 22% graduated with a standard or advance
diploma
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Data to Support HypothesisDiscipline
Hypothesis: Students with ED, ID, OHI or SLD who receive fewer than 4 disciplinary infractions are more likely to graduate with a standard or advance diploma
Supporting Data : 96.2% (2981/3096) of the students who graduated with advanced studies
and standard diplomas in the statewide sample population had fewer than 4 disciplinary referrals (This group had an average of 1.6 days of sanctions (in or out of school suspension)
3.8% (115/3096) of the students who graduated with advanced studies and standard diplomas in the statewide sample population had more than 4 referrals (This group had an average of 12.25 days of sanctions)
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Discipline, Crime and Violence Report
2011 DCV Report
All Students SWD
Total Number of Incidents
177,758 84,371
Top 5 Incident Types
1. Defiance of Authority 2. Classroom Disruption 3. Using Obscene
Language 4. Minor Physical
Altercation5. Disruptive
Demonstrations
1.Defiance2.Classroom Disruption3.Obscene Language4.Disruptive5.Disrespect
SWD Incidents as a % of Overall # of Reported Incidence
47% -All Reported Incidents in 2011
SWD Represented 12.8% of Fall Membership
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What is “AIM”?
AIM vs. AEM
AIM-VA
Is AIM-VA going to be AEM-VA?
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
4/2014-4/2015 4/1/2015-10/15/2015
STUDENTS
Number of students with orders 513 459
Number of these students that have LD 93/92 110
Number of these students with physical disabilities 34 28
Number of these students with vision impairments 383/384 321
Provision of Services to Students 2014-2015
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!Expanding opportunities
Organic Dysfunction – Further Defined
• ADHD• Developmental Disorders• Dyscalculia, Dyslexia,
Dysgraphia, • Epilepsy
• Head/Brain injuries• Learning disabilities• Paralysis• Seizure Disorders• Stroke
Examples may include:
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
Outreach Initiatives
Blog – 40,000 views Social Media
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
Monthly Newsletter
More Partnerships
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
Outreach Initiatives Cont’d
Outreach Initiatives Cont’d
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
• More
Training
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
Outreach Initiatives Cont’d
Capitol Hill DayBrochures, Flyers,Posters and More!
Outreach Results!
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
Success Story
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
What to expect in the Future…◦IDEA 2015 – reauthorization and overview
AIM-VAIs AIMing for Success!
What to expect in the Future…◦VDOE
Top Federal Rating for Special Education State Technology Plan Addendum Online IEP Aspiring Leaders Virtual Learning
Jan 4, 2016 UEB replaces EBAE
in the U.S. Implementation Plan
AIM-VA will add to library
DBVI main source for UEB
materials
Assessments 2015-2016
What to expect in the Future…
Techknowledgy Conference 2015 ◦Online and Free◦ http://vconf.gmu.edu/Conference/TechKnowledgy2015
Nov. 10, Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP Nov. 11, Joy Zabala, EdD Nov. 12, Christopher R. Bugai, MA, CCC-SLP
What to expect in the Future…
“My goal is to be able to provide any textbook, in any format needed, to
any student”
John Eisenberg, 2008
The following slides are extras
National Book Festival Flyer
AIM VA4400 University Drive, MS 1F2Fairfax, VA 22030Ph: 866-926-1879Fax: 703-993-5149Email: [email protected]
VDOE Contact for AIM-VAWanda CouncilEducation Specialist(804) [email protected]