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The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology Team announces the 2013-2014 Tech For Learning Communities (TLC) Capacity Building Grant is now open!
This is a non-competitive grant—first in, first funded—so time is of the essence! 15 PEAs will be awarded the grant; preference will be given for PEAs who have not yet participated.
To lay the foundation for capacity building and systemic change in their schools, teams of educators known as Tech for Learning Communities (TLCs) will participate in 13 days of training workshops in fundamentals of assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning during the school year 2013-2014. Training will be conducted by internationally recognized leaders of assistive technology (AT) with support provided by the Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS), AT Team. All team members are expected to contribute to the training of other education professionals in the home public education agency (PEA).
ADE/ESS is extending an invitation for eligible district or charter schools to apply for this grant-supported team training program. The program includes a series of outcome-driven training events over a one-year period. At the end of the year, the team will be equipped to more fully apply new skills while working with students with disabilities.
Grant funding is allowed for up to five team members per to pay for the following training-related expenditures:
- Team training registration, which includes breakfast, lunch, and break snacks on training days
- Teacher substitutes for members to attend scheduled trainings
- Travel expenses for teams whose school sites are located a minimum of 50 miles from the training site (i.e., mileage, lodging, and meals that are not covered by the team registration fee)
- Printed and online resources and materials distributed in the trainings that are aligned with training content
Seven hours of continuing education units (CEUs) per team member for participation in each training day will be awarded.
The Fund Alert for the 2013-2014 TLC Grant can be found on the Grants Management Application – http://www.ade.az.gov/GME/FundingProfileView/FundingProfileSummary.asp?ID=776.
The files required for the grant application can be found here: http://www.ade.az.gov/GME/FundingProfileView/FundingProfileFiles.asp?ID=776.
| 2013-2014 TLC Training Calendar and Venue | |
| September 11-12, 2013 | Hilton Phoenix Airport, Phoenix |
| October 30-31, 2013 | High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff |
| December 4-5, 2013 | Westward Look Resort and Spa, Tucson |
| January 15-16, 2014 | Hilton Phoenix Airport, Phoenix |
| February 12-13, 2014 | Hilton Phoenix Airport, Phoenix |
| March 19-20, 2014 | Hilton Phoenix Airport, Phoenix |
| April 30, 2014 | ADE/ESS Office 3300 North Central Ave., Phoenix |
For more information or if you have questions about the grant or the application process, please contact Ramona Minter at: (602) 542- 3852 or Ramona.Minter@azed.gov.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming Assistive Technology training events, please add your e-mail address to our contact list here.
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A new page for the 2013 Directors Institute has been published! Visit the 2013 Directors Institute page at www.azed.gov/special-education/2013-directors-institute.
http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3073&EventDate=8/26/2013.
Directors Institute 2013 – Opening the Door to the Common Core
The Directors Institute 2013: Opening the Door to the Common Core will be held August 26–August 28, 2013, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. Sessions will cover a range of topics and current issues facing special education directors in Arizona. Participants will receive updates on federal and state requirements, and will be able to access hands-on resources that can be used immediately.
Monday: 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
All registrations include participation over the entire three-day conference; no one- or two-day registrations are available. Early Bird Registration begins March 12 and continues through June 14, 2013, at $300 per participant. Standard registration begins June 17 and continues until August 2, 2013, at $325 per participant. Beginning August 5, 2013, and space permitting, registration will increase to $350 per participant. Space is limited—please register as soon as possible.
Upon completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation number. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your registration is not complete. Confirmation numbers are not a guarantee of admittance; payment must be received before you attend the conference. Payment is accepted by check or purchase order only; either form of payment must be received before the registration deadlines. Purchase order numbers are NOT required for early registration, but payment information for ALL registrations must be submitted by August 5, 2013. Please advise ADE of any substitutions by August 12, 2013. Contact Abby Sanchez via phone at (602) 364-3026 or via email at Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov. No cancellation or refunds will be allowed. Two weeks prior to the conference, all paid, registered attendees will receive information on how to access all printed material.
Additional Information
For detailed conference information contact:
Linda Mosteller
Phone: 602-542-4469
Email: linda.mosteller@azed.gov
Payment
Make payment payable to Arizona Department of Education.
Mail to:
Arizona Department of Education
Attn: Abby Sanchez
1535 W. Jefferson, Bin #24
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Please be prompt in informing your business office of your registration. A confirmation number is required on the day of the event and should also be included on your purchase order.
A registration fee is charged for all registrants, including those who do NOT SHOW.
Purchase orders sent by fax WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS NUMBER ONLY: 602-542-5404
For questions regarding registration, please contact:
Abby Sanchez
Phone: 602-364-3026
Email: Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov
Hotel Information
Renaissance Glendale Hotel
9495 West Coyotes Boulevard
Glendale, Arizona 85305
1-800-HOTELS1 (468-3571) and reference the group code “ADEADEA” or the “Directors Institute.” Please note the hotel does not take guest reservations.
Online Reservations: www.marriott.com/phxgr
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Please see the the attached “Save the Date” card for the First Annual ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations.
The Arizona Department of Education is hosting a new conference tailored to the needs of special education teachers and administrators. This two-day conference features nationally recognized educator Marilyn Friend, author of Co-Teach! A Manual for Creating and Sustaining Classroom Partnerships, as well as presentations from prominent local Arizona special education teachers who will highlight methods and strategies that have been found to be effective in Arizona schools.
WHAT: ADE Special Education Teacher Conference: Common Core Connections and Collaborations
WHEN: July 11- 12, 2013
WHERE: Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona
COST: Only $199.00
Hotel Guest Room Rate: $74.00+tax (the room block for this rate will close June 10th, 2013)
At the New Special Education Conference for Teachers, you will be able to network with fellow special education teachers while attending informative sessions covering a range of topics and current issues facing special education teachers in Arizona. Participants will receive teaching strategies and knowledge about the Arizona Common Core Standards and will also access hands-on resources to use immediately. Breakout sessions will cover topics influencing the special education classroom such as assessment, autism, behavior, bullying, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, law, technology, parent involvement, response to intervention, and inclusion.
Other presenters include:
• Andrew Chen, member of the Common Core State Standards Development Team in Mathematics and the Advisory Board of the National Council on Teacher Quality
• Hannah Erhli, Council for Exceptional Children 2012 Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year
• Danielle Ferreira, current Arizona Milken Educator Award winner
A certificate reflecting participation and professional development credit hours will be provided at the end of the conference.
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Capacity Building Coaching is a six-day interactive training series that increases the level of an individual’s knowledge and skills through the acquisition of effective coaching strategies and techniques. Training is designed to develop and improve coaching skills while teaching research-based strategies to support and coach individuals and school-based teams. This training is recommended for current and retired education professionals interested in developing and improving communication and coaching skills. Please refer to the attachment for additional information about this training opportunity.
Dates:
Session 1: July 9–10, 2013
Webinar: September 19, 2013, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session 2: October 24–25, 2013
Session 3: November 14–15, 2013
To register, see the ADE Event Calendar: http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3115
For more information about registration, please contact Abby Sanchez at 602-364-3026 or Abby.Sanchez@azed.gov. For more information about the training, please contact Tracey Sridharan at 602-542-0398 or Tracey.Sridharan@azed.gov.
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The Arizona Technology Access Program
A program of Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration
When
Monday, July 8, 2013 8:00 AM – Tuesday, July 9, 2013 5:00 PM
Where
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
8000 S Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
For detailed conference information and registration, click on the link below:
Be a part of Arizona’s only statewide AT conference offering innovative information on assistive technology applications and products for education, employment and independent living. Our “Catch the Wave” theme highlights both the enduring as well as the evolving nature of assistive technology. Our keynote speakers will be the daughter-father team of Shelby Nurse and Tom Nurse. Shelby is a young woman with significant physical disabilities who has been riding the AT wave throughout her life and it has taken her far. Gayl Bowser will be back again as a featured speaker and we are fortunate to have a wealth of AT knowledge and expertise provided by our Arizona-based presenters. You will not want to miss out on the Exhibit Hall.
Whether you are an AT novice or a seasoned provider, there will be new and practical information for you. Come join us at the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix for a stimulating learning experience in a lovely resort environment. We have taken our theme literally by selecting a conference venue where you can catch the waves in the resort’s family-friendly Oasis Waterpark and Gigantic Wave Pool. Room rates for one bedroom suites are $89 per night.
The early bird conference fee of $165 includes continental breakfasts, Monday’s networking reception, lunch each day and all breaks. Continuing education contact hours will be provided. For more information, contact Martha Lewis: 602-776-4670, 800-477-9921, or Martha.lewis@nau.edu.
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New Charter School Training is an introductory overview of the special education process related to state and federal regulations, funding requirements, mandatory data requirements when reporting to ADE, dispute resolution issues, and the various supports provided by ADE/ESS for new charter schools. It is geared specifically for the charter holder who typically has little or no experience with the requirements related to identifying and servicing students with disabilities in a public school setting.
To register for this event, please contact Lisa Ventrello by email Lisa.Ventrello@azed.gov or telephone: (602) 542-5270
Event Date: June 20, 2013
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The following Notice of Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) was published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 15, 2013.
Title of Collection: IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR). OMB Control Number: 1820-0624. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 14, 2013.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-15/html/2013-08703.htm
The following Notice of Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) was published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 15, 2013.
Title of Collection: IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR). OMB Control Number: 1820-0578. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 14, 2013.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-15/html/2013-08705.htm
Calling all past participants of the Traumatic Brain Injury training series!
If you have previously attended ONE of the following trainings:
The cost is $135 for up to 15 hours of professional development.
Click on the flyer below for information about how to register.
For more information about this training, please contact Jeannette Zemeida or Dr. Sue Wolf.
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Please review and provide feedback on the attached PARCC Accommodations Manual addressing accommodations for students with disabilities and English Learners. Your feedback is critical and the careful consideration of allowable accommodations will greatly impact our students. PARCC will be accepting public comments from April 18 through May 13, 2013.
The draft PARCC Accommodations Manual is a comprehensive policy document that will support local educators in the selection, administration, and evaluation of accommodations for the assessment of SWD and ELs on the PARCC End-of-Year, Performance-Based, and Mid-Year assessment components.
The majority of the proposed accommodations policies in the Manual are currently in use across PARCC states. What is different from many current state accommodations manuals, however, is that the draft PARCC Manual includes not only proposed participation and accommodations policies for SWD and ELs, but also information about tools that will be provided through PARCC’s computer-based assessment delivery system for all students to optimize their performance on the assessments.
The purpose of the stakeholder input process is to engage and encourage feedback from critical stakeholders to meet four specific objectives:
After the public comment period, PARCC will review and analyze stakeholder feedback in order to make necessary changes to finalize the Manual. The full PARCC Governing Board will be asked to vote on the adoption of the final first edition of the Manual on June 26, 2013.
Draft – PARCC Accommodations Manual
Draft – PARCC Accommodations Manual – Frequently Asked Questions
There are separate surveys for EL and SWD accommodations to be completed following your review at this link to the PARCC website:
http://parcconline.org/parcc-draft-accommodations-manual
Remember: Share this web post with all general education and special education teachers as well as other stakeholders! If you have any questions please call the Assessment Section at 602.542.5031. Thank you for taking the time to review this important document.
