BUILDING AND SUSTAINING PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO

BUILDING AND SUSTAINING PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES DR. ANNE SPILLANE – UMASS GLOBAL DR. REBEKKA JEZ– UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO CLAUDINE PRIMACK – CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHARON FULLER – CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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CA CEEDAR Critical Collaborations Workshop Series

CA CEEDAR Critical Collaboration Reflection

Web-Based Resource CA developed new program standards and Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) for special education teachers. CA developed a web-based resource as a CEEDAR project that: aligns High Leverage Practices (HLPs) with these new program standards and TPEs identifies key instructional resources that support program redesigns links to activities that enhance clinical practice coursework

Alignment Matrix A matrix was developed to align the HLPs with the CA TPEs, and resources for clinical practice that could be used to meet both. This content was then used in the development of a website.

California CEEDAR High Leverage Practices: HLP/TPE Alignment Resource Website Website Aligning HLPs and TPEs with Resources for Clinical Practice for Program Redesign HLPs were aligned with TPEs Universal; Mild/Moderate Support Needs; Extensive Support Needs TPEs Resources for Clinical Practice supporting both the HLPs and aligned TPEs were Link to Website then added Website Walk-Through HLP: Four Areas of Practice Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) Glossary of Terms Observation Form https://inclusive.calstate.edu/hpl-tpe-alignment-resource.html

CT Through the Years 2013–2017 2020–2021 2018–2019 Implementation of EPAC recommendations Developing Fieldworks Gui de Bridging the path from preparation to practice Gap Analysis Tool Professional Growth Action Plan (ProGap) to inform induction Scaling Up and adding Leadership Development of a repository for aligning clinical field placements with LEA needs Implementation of a special education survey to determine supports Virtual state-wide convening to share toolkit and resources Development of EPP and LEA partnerships EPP faculty and PK-12 district partners designed deliberate clinical experiences COVID Pivot Developed Toolkit of all resources developed for CEEDAR 2017–2018 2019–2020

CSDE – Building on Partnerships Wallace Foundation University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) Partnership with the University of Connecticut (UConn) District Partners: Hartford, Meriden, and New Haven State partner’s role: Support UConn and District Partners Support ALL CT Administrator Preparation Programs (APP) 9

CSDE – Building on Partnerships Monitoring for Compliance vs Support to Achieve Compliance Disseminating Resources CSDE Resource Guide for New Administrators Wrap-around Approach to Professional Learning APP Faculty Coaches/Supervisors of Clinical Internship Experiences Current Administrators serving as Mentors for Aspiring Administrators 10

CSDE CEEDAR Center Partnerships Goal The CSDE, CT Educator Preparation Programs, and valued partner organizations will collaborate to develop and support equity-driven school leaders: Address common challenges Develop clinical internship opportunities Address the special education and English learner teacher shortages 11

CSDE CEEDAR Center Partnerships Develop Pilot Model for Clinical Internship Experiences for Aspiring Administrators Opportunities to learn more about the needs of students with disabilities and English Learners To be implemented in summer and afterschool programs If grant-funded programs, opportunities to learn from grant developers 12

CSDE CEEDAR Center Partnerships Develop a Mentor Handbook to Support the Pilot Model for Clinical Internship Experiences Research, coaching strategies, resources Align with APP course requirements Focus on: Equity Cultural Responsiveness School laws pertaining to students with disabilities and Els Inclusive leadership practices 13

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OUR MISSION To support students with disabilities (SWDs) in achieving college- and careerready standards by building the capacity of state personnel preparation systems to prepare teachers and leaders to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

OUR MISSION To support students with disabilities (SWDs) in achieving college- and career-ready standards by building the capacity of state personnel preparation systems to prepare teachers and leaders to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).