State Performance Plan 2005-2012 - Part B - Arkansas Department Of Education Page 170

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Arkansas Department of Education Special Education Unit
Part B State Performance Plan
transition specialists, including regular trainings and consultations.
Partnership with the National Secondary Transition and Technical Assistance Center: ATS
continued its partnership with the National Secondary Transition and Technical Assistance
Center to improve transition services and ultimately improve student post-school outcomes.
NSTTAC is also working with ATS on a “Focus” school, West Memphis High School. In
particular staff is working closely with the LEA Supervisor, the Transition Coordinator for
West Memphis High School and a Special Education teacher in implementing a Transitions
Class. NSTTAC is providing financial and technical assistance along with Arkansas Transition
Services. Data will be collected and reported to see what tools, assessments, curricula and
practices were most effective.
Transition Toolkit Training: There were 48 trainings held with 529 participants representing
105 school districts. This training explains the components of the transition goals and services
portion of the Arkansas IEP. Participants were provided instruction on how to use the Indicator
13 Checklist (OSEP approved) to complete state required forms 400-402 of the IEP.
Participants were also provided information on various transition assessments and shown many
samples. Many of these assessments are free and others are available for purchase. A group
activity allowed participants to use the Indicator 13 checklist to write goals and activities for a
sample student. Participants were also presented with a CD containing a variety of
assessments, curricula and tools, including the Indicator 13 tool for writing effective transition
plans. Participant pre- and post-test scores revealed a 53% increase in knowledge and skills as
an outcome of the training.
Roundtable Meeting: Fourteen (14) teachers representing six districts attended the annual
roundtable meeting. The meeting provided teachers of Transition classes the opportunity to
come together to share ideas, concerns, resources and receive information on various resources
that can enhance their transitions classes.
Person-Centered Planning Training: There were 36 teachers/administrators from 14 school
districts which participated in the three Person-Centered Planning trainings. Participant pre-
and post-test scores revealed a 70% increase of knowledge and skills. The training was
provided to individuals from around the state in an effort to promote PCP in the districts. This
past year ATS also facilitated meetings for students around the state. During the meetings
action plans are developed for which ATS provides general follow up and assistance in
implementation, if needed.
Transitions Class - Getting Started: There were five “Getting Started” trainings held in 2009-
10 with approximately 58 teachers/administrators participating. This training provides
attendees with tools and instructions needed to start a Transitions Class. Attendees learn what a
Transitions Class is, how it benefits the students, and all the needed forms to establish a class.
Important components such as using assessments, agency linkage, incorporating life skills,
self-determination, and employment possibilities for students with disabilities are discussed.
Attendees receive a manual of resources and tools to help establish a class, as well as to use in
the classroom.
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