Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Opening Day 2016 -17 WELCOME BACK! August 19, 2016 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Topic Presenter/s 8: 30 -9: 00 Breakfast Staff with Agency cars will meet with Kathy Wellik (ISU) to discuss transfer of vehicles 9: 00 -9: 30 Superintendent Message and Strategic Plan Steve 9: 30 -9: 45 Current status on Early Literacy Implementation Jay and Pam 9: 45 -9: 50 Introduction of new staff Justin 9: 50 -10: 10 Business office i. Visions Overview IT Update Mike 10: 10 -10: 20 Break 10: 20 -10: 25 4+ Program for BVI Gwen 10: 25 -10: 30 NERA Jay 10: 30 -10: 35 Summer Program update Susan 10: 35 -10: 40 Extended Learning update Susan 10: 40 -10: 45 Online Meeting Etiquette Justin 10: 45 -11: 15 Annual Policy Overview Justin 11: 15 -11: 30 FVLMA Checklist and Summary Sheet, CVI Kits and tours of the library Chris 11: 30 -12: 30 Lunch (Provided) Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 12: 30 -1: 00 NWEA Map Update on Accessibility for Braille Readers Chris, Chad, Sara 1: 00 -1: 45 Iowa’s Alternate Assessments IESBVI TVI/OMS FAQ’s for Iowa’s Alternate Assessments IESBVI’s Accessibility Manual for Iowa’s Alternate Assessments Cindy 1: 45 -2: 00 Break 2: 00 -2: 30 Active Learning Cindy 2: 30 -3: 00 Iowa’s Specially Designed Instruction Framework (Diagnose, Design, Deliver, Jay Engagement) 3: 00 -3: 05 Professional Learning Communities Template for TVI’s, Standards of Practice Dropbox/PLC folder Pam 3: 05 -3: 10 Small group meetings for OMS Deena 3: 10 -3: 30 Closing: Video Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Visionary or Missionary – It takes both to change the world Picture of starfish in a person’s hand with a beach in the background Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

A Mission Statement • Defines the purpose and primary objectives related to your stakeholders. • Identifies who our stakeholders are. • Defines what responsibilities we have toward our stakeholders. • Talks about the present leading to its future. • Lists the broad goals. • Defines measures of our success. • In other words it answers the questions; What do we do, for whom do we do it, do why do we it and, how will it make a difference? Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Mission Statement of Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Our Mission is to: What – Provide appropriate educational opportunities, resources, and support services Who – To Iowa’s students who are blind or visually impaired Why – To function as independently as possible in all aspects of life. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

But how will it make a difference? Picture of a beach with a starfish, seashells, and the words “It matters to that one”, drawn in the sand. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

IBSSS and ISD 2016 -2021 Strategic Plan IESBVI and ISD serves Iowa and its children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind by being a recognized leader through these priorities: – Empowering Access to Education and Student Success – Promoting Innovation in Teaching, Research, and Economic Development – Effective Use of Resources to Meet Institutional Missions The Strategic Plan is grounded by our: – – Mission Culture Core Values Responsibility for continuous improvement of education for all students Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OUR CULTURE The Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provide educational opportunities, instructional support, consultation, training and technical assistance consistent with our core values, characterized by the following: • Passion and skills for life-long learning that serve as a role model and prepare students to achieve their full potential. • Outreach, collaboration and coordination with families, local school districts and other agencies and stakeholders to meet the learning needs of Iowa’s students who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. • Integrity, honesty, ethics, and civil discourse in all activities. • Respectful interaction among members of diverse backgrounds, cultures, communication modes and beliefs. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OUR CULTURE • Nurturing environments that promote critical thinking, free inquiry, open communication, and broad participation. • Effective communication that informs our constituents of the role, value, and impact of IESBVI on the lives of the students we serve. • Effective, accountable service to the public through strategic planning and program implementation. • Effective stewardship of resources. • Recruitment, retention, and development of faculty and staff with the skill and knowledge to meet the unique needs of Iowa’s blind, visually impaired and deafblind students. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OUR CORE VALUES The Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School believe: • The input of all stakeholders is critical to improving the educational programming for students. • Parents or caregivers of students have the right to know about the full continuum of educational options. • Students in the state of Iowa must have access to full continuum of educational services. • Everyone who provides educational services must be accountable for meeting every student’s individual needs. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OUR CORE VALUES • Students have a right to an education that allows them to become independent adults with productive lives after graduation. • The education of students should be grounded in evidencebased, universal standards of practice which are data driven, collaborative, and ever-changing • Providing education to students requires personnel with specialized knowledge, skills, and credentials relative to low incident, sensory disabilities. • Ongoing professional development and growth are critical to providing a quality education to all students Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Our Core Values • Students need unique educational services that address the expanded core curriculum beyond traditional school programs. • The IESDB is the center of expertise for the education in Iowa of students. • Program performance outcomes should be measured and shared. • Students deserve a safe learning environment. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OUR OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS All students will: 1. Achieve the goals in their Individual Transition Pan 2. Master developmentally appropriate ECC goals 3. Receive appropriate services within the full continuum of educational options 4. Be proficient in Iowa Core 5. Achieve one years’ academic and ECC skill growth in one year’s time 6. Have teachers, therapists and staff who are certified or have training specific to deafness, blindness, or additional disabilities Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Regents Plan Objective 1 IBSSS Goal 1 • Goal - Children who are blind or visually impaired will meet grade level targets (ELI Alternate Assessment)/Benchmarks (FAST Assessment) in reading by the end of third grade. • Accountability Measure – Results from FAST assessments, the Early Literacy Alternate Assessment and other approved ELI proficiency measures. • Target - By 2021, 100% of children in grades kindergarten through grade three who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, will meet grade level targets (ELI Alternate Assessment)/Benchmarks (FAST Assessment). Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Regents Plan Objective 2 ISD/IBSSS Goal 2 • Goal – In the next 4 years ISD/IBSSS will be recognized and respected as Iowa’s resource for quality education of deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind children. • Accountability Measure – Develop marketing plan for programs and services that create recognition/elicit support from stakeholders. • Target – By 2021, ISD and IBSSS annual growth will be seen in number of referrals and inquiries from the baseline data established in 2016 -2017. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Regents Plan Objective 3 ISD/IBSSS Goal 3 • Goal –ISD and IBSSS shall continue to seek and implement common practices and shared service functions that strengthen operational efficiency and effectiveness. • Accountability Measure – Review and align shared service practices and procedures which will result in common policies and standards for ISD and IBSSS. • Target – By 2021 ISD and IBSSS, in collaboration with the Board Office and Regent institutions, will identify and implement additional efficiencies and cost savings annually from the baseline established in 2016 -17 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Unanswered Question from the Mission Statement How will our vision for the future make a difference? Picture of a man standing on a beach throwing a starfish into the water. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

A Vision Statement • Talks about the future. • Communicates both your purpose and values • Inspires you to give your best. • Shapes your understanding of why you are working here. • Aligns with your agency’s culture and values. • Describes a bright future. • Is both aspirational and achievable. In other words it answers the questions; Where do we want to be, when will we get there, and how do we want to get there? Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The question for us is HOW WILL WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE For the students, parents, and the people we serve? Picture of a starfish on the sand Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program Starfish Story for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Organizational Chart November 2015 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Accessible Organizational Chart November 2015 Iowa Braille Logo and Iowa School for the Deaf Logo Transportation and Food Services report to Residential Services ISD and IBSSS Facilities and Grounds, Health Services, Sign Language Program, ISD IBSSS Facilities and Grounds, and Residential Services report to the Assistant Administrator Accounting Services and Information and Instructional Technology report to the Director of Administration and Finance Human Resources Directors, Director of Administration and Finance, Principal of ISD, Director Northeast Regional Academy, Eastern Director IESBVI, Western Director IESBVI, and the Communication Director report to the Superintendent and the Board of Regents Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Current Status on Early Literacy Implementation • State Law signed by Gov. Branstad in 2012. – 3 rd grade retention law • 2015 -16 - 38% of all students in Grades K-3 were considered “at-risk” in reading as measured by one of the FAST assessments or other state-approved reading probe. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Early Literacy Implementation (ELI) (Seven major requirements for schools) 1. Universal screening in reading for students (K – 3) 2. Weekly Progress monitoring for students who are “at-risk” in reading 3. Intensive instruction for students who are “at-risk” 1. 90 minutes/day of scientific, research-based reading instruction. CORE and SUPPLEMENTAL Instruction. 4. Notice to parents that their child is “at-risk” in reading. – Notice includes strategies the parents can use at home to help the child become proficient in reading. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

ELI Requirements (Continued) 5. Notice to parents of student’s subsequent progress 6. Summer reading program for students in Grade 3 who remain “persistently at-risk” in reading (70 hours of instruction) using approved intervention(s) 7. Retention of any student who is not proficient in reading by the end of Grade 3 if: • They did not attend the summer reading program • They do not qualify for a good cause exemption Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

• Students in grades K-3 projected to take Iowa Assessments are “screened” 3 x per year using one of the FAST Universal Screening Tools or another comparable screener such as DIBELS. • Students who take Iowa’s Alternate Assessment will participate in the DLM-aligned K-3 Literacy Alternate Assessment. – Last year this assessment was phased in with 30% of the eligible students – 2016 -17 is the first year of statewide implementation Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

FAST or Comparable Universal Screening Windows • Fall Assessment Window: – September 5 -30 • Winter Assessment Window: – Jan 16 -Feb. 10 • Spring Assessment Window: – April 24 -May 19 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

DLM-aligned K-3 Literacy Alternate Assessment Screening Windows • Fall Assessment Window: Sept 15 - Dec 16 • Winter Assessment Window: Jan 4 - Feb 27 • Spring Assessment Window: Mar 15 –May 18 SE teachers and other service providers will compile a “structured portfolio” of work samples, photos, anecdotal notes, frequency counts, and other data to assess emergent and early literacy skill development. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Current Status • Not all BVI students appear to be participating in universal screenings. • Summer Reading Program was piloted in 44 districts this summer. – Lexia Core 5 (computer-based) – Reading Mastery (Textbook based) – Variety of other research-based strategies approved by Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC). • Summer Reading Program will be required in 2017 • Retention in Grade 3 will become a requirement. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

• Approximately 65 students in grades K-3 who are B/VI will participate in FAST (or comparable) Universal Screenings. • Approximately 60 students in grades K-3 who are MIVI will participate in DLM-Aligned Literacy Alternate Assessment. Data will be collected statewide beginning 2016 -17. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Participation of Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired in ELI • We do not have data from 2015 -16 on 13 students in grades K-3 who are B/VI. It is critical that all students participate. – TVIs who are working with the students who did not participate last year (or their data was not reported) will be receiving an email from Regional Directors asking you to inquire about their participation (or data) in universal screenings. • 21 of the 48 students in grades K-3 were proficient on the 2016 spring assessments. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Northeast Regional Academy • 1 st classroom launched in April 2016. – Jessica Menchak, Teacher of D/HH, served 3 students in April/May and 4 students in June • Face-to-Face instruction for K-6. • Videoconference units used with Grades 7 -10. • Regional MIVI classroom (in another location) is being negotiated. o Could be launched during 1 st semester. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

MIVI Regional Classroom • What would it look like? – Classes would be taught by a Special Education Teacher (Instructional Strategist II) – 2 hours per day, classes would be co-taught by a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) – Specially Trained Paraeducators – Use Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessment to guide instruction. – Active Learning Strategies, Sensory Learning Kits, etc. with students who function developmentally at/below age 4. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Staff Changes Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Staff Changes for 2016 -17 Farewells: • Lee. Ann Back – Northwest TVI • Kim Brown – Great Prairie TVI • Bernadette Consilio – DMPS O&M • Luanne Langstraat – Grant Wood O&M • Jean Lemberg – Prairie Lakes TVI • Katie Monter – AEA 267 TVI Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Staff Changes for 2016 -17 Welcome New Staff: • Laura Albers – Prairie Lakes TVI • Jennifer Bliss – Statewide STEM Consultant • Ashley Duncan – AEA 267 TVI • Carla Long – Mississippi Bend TVI • Jill Mehaffy-Nalley – Great Prairie TVI • Ellen Stageman – Secretary (Extended Learning) • Jennifer Vortherms – Northwest TVI • Brian Werts – DMPS O&M (Starting December 2016) Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

BUSINESS OFFICE UPDATES Process/Procedure & Staffing Alignment • Denise Ryan, Accountant II • Cheryl Evan-Blankenship, Accountant II • Jackie Jager, Accountant I • Amanda Schmitt, Account Specialist Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

BUSINESS OFFICE UPDATES Joint IESBVI/ISD Projects 1. i. Visions i. Payroll and Purchasing (Implemented July 1 st) • No current changes to procedure ii. Employee Portal (Anticipated Implementation in January) • Pay Stubs, Vacation Requests, Leave Balances, Purchase Orders, etc. 2. Policy, Process and Procedure Updates i. No immediate updates to procedures ii. Focus on proper business controls, efficiency and agency alignment Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

IT UPDATES Process/Procedure & Staffing Alignment • Sam Zubak, Technology Specialist • Kris Maxwell, Technology Specialist • Dusty Charvat, Technology Associate Joint IESBVI/ISD Projects 1. Improvement Initiatives - Late 2016 to mid 2017 i. Team. Viewer Remote Support ii. Google Applications/Microsoft 365 (Expected Implementation in January) iii. Box. com Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

IT UPDATES Joint IESBVI/ISD Projects (continued) 2. Security Initiatives- underway - completion late 2016 i. Mobile Device Management ii. Data Encryption iii. PC Configuration Control Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

IT UPDATES Joint IESBVI/ISD Projects (continued) 3. Policy, Process and Procedure Updates i. No immediate changes ii. Focus on proper controls, efficiency and agency alignment 4. Communication i. IBS Departmental Meetings ii. ISD Staff In-Service iii. Email Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Take a Break Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

4+ Program for BVI Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Northeast Regional Academy • 1 st classroom launched in April 2016 o Jessica Menchak, Teacher of D/HH, served 3 students in April/May and 4 students in June • Face-to-Face instruction for K-6. • Videoconference units used with Grades 7 -10. • Regional MIVI classroom (in another location) is being negotiated. o Could be launched 1 st semester. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Extended Learning Program Susan Rolinger Carla Morrow Ellen Stageman Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Summer 2016 • Nine camps with 120 registered campers • All New: Proposal forms, P-Card protocol, support staff • Continued Growth: Strategic Plan Work Group Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Total Extended Learning Opportunities Available 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2010 -11 2011 -12 2012 -13 2013 -14 2014 -15 2015 -16 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

ELP Participation Number of Program Registrations 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2011 -12 2012 -13 2013 -14 2014 -15 2015 -16 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

ELP Champions Keystone AEA 1 • Two events offered 6/1/2010 - 5/31/2015 – average 0. 4 events per year • FOUR events offered 6/1/2015 – 5/31/2016 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

ELP Champions Offered MORE events than last year ü Keystone AEA* ü AEA 267* ü Heartland AEA ü Northwest AEA* ü Green Hills AEA* *unduplicated participant increase Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Online Meeting Etiquette Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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Meeting Etiquette for Zoom/Online Meetings In an effort improve videoconferencing experiences for all, we will engage in the following meeting etiquette: 1. Join the meeting on time or a few minutes early. 2. Turn on your video so that everyone is able to see participants(exceptions: if connection prohibits video and joining by phone). 3. Make every effort to get to a location where other can hear you clearly. Remember to mute when background noise is unavoidable. 4. Silence phones, refrain from making phone calls, avoid texting and turn off e mail during meetings. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Meeting Etiquette for Zoom/Online Meetings 5. Stay engaged throughout the entire meeting, avoid the urge to try to multitask and stay focused on the topic. 6. Avoid side conversations so as not to interfere with those listening via the online system. 7. Periodic breaks will occur during long meetings to allow staff to respond to communication. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Annual Policy Review Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Training Reminders: • • Bloodborne Pathogen (annual) Mandatory Reporter (5 years) CPR/First Aid - O&Ms (2 years) Other AEA Required Trainings Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Policy Updates: Policy 10. 2 – Conditions of Appointment for Faculty (Subsection H. 4) “Annually, sixteen hours of personal time will be granted to faculty members at the beginning of the contract year. This allowance shall be cumulative to not more than three days (twenty-four hours). Requests for use of personal leave must be made to, and approved by the supervisor. Supervisors will consider the potential impact on students and service provision prior to approving or denying requests for personal leave. Personal leave may be taken in 2 hour increments. ” Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Policy Updates: Policy 13. 28 – Out of State Professional Development Request Procedure • Updated requestions • Sample completed form • Faculty resources web page Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Policy Updates: Policy 13. 28 – Out of State Professional Development Request Procedure “Staff interested in attending a workshop/conference must receive approval from the Regional Director prior to the registration deadline of the workshop/conference. The Superintendent must approve any out of state travel. Complete and send a travel request with registration and travel information to your supervisor. Include your learning objective(s) and how you will share this information with colleagues. You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements and submitting appropriate receipts for reimbursement. Compensation for non-mandatory workshops/conferences will be limited to a maximum of three (3) paid days. Regular contract days should be used when possible, but may be supplemented with additional per diems when approved by the Regional Director. Compensated time will not be approved for weekend days, except when the workshop/conference is held on a weekend day(s). ” Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Policy Updates: 13. 1 (a) – Annual Calendar (Schedule for the Year) “In order to ensure availability, faculty calendars may not exceed five (5) consecutive non-contract days during the school year, excluding weekends and recognized breaks. The calendar will be submitted to the Secretary to the Regional Directors, who will facilitate the approval process. ” Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updates – Human Resources Policy Updates: Publicity Release Form § Replaces photo/video release form § On forms web page Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Suspected Child Abuse 12. 1 – Procedure for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse or Abuse of a Student by an Agency Employee A. Complete Steps 1 -4 Immediately: 1. Assure the student's safety. 2. Secure medical attention for the student if necessary. 3. Complete and file an Emergency/Accident/Incident report form. 4. Notify the Superintendent, (in person or by phone) of suspected child abuse. If the Superintendent is unavailable, notify the next administrator in the order listed here: a) Steve Gettel, Superintendent b) Justin Ruegg, Director of Human Resources c) Carla Morrow, Director of Extended Learning Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Suspected Child Abuse B. Within 24 Hours report the suspected abuse to DHS or to the Level I Investigator based on the following information: 1. When to Report to DHS a) If you have a reasonable belief that a child under the age of 18 or a dependent adult has been physically abused by a person responsible for the care of the child or dependent adult, as defined by law, including a parent or guardian, you must: i. Report the suspected abuse verbally to DHS within 24 hours by contacting DHS at 1 -800 -362 -2178, and ii. Complete a written report to DHS within 48 hours on the DHS form. Forms are available from Human Resources or from DHS. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Suspected Child Abuse b) Employees of Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired considered to be responsible for the care of the child or dependent adult are limited to the following classifications: i. Houseparent I ii. Houseparent II iii. Paraeducator - dormitory iv. Extended Learning Programmer v. School Assistant - dormitory Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Suspected Child Abuse c)If you have a reasonable belief that a child under the age of 18 or a dependent adult has been sexually abused by anyone including a parent or guardian, you must: i. Report the suspected abuse verbally to DHS within 24 hours by contacting DHS at 1 -800 -362 -2178, and ii. Complete a written report to DHS within 48 hours on the DHS form. Forms are available from Human Resources or from DHS. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Suspected Child Abuse B. Within 24 Hours report the suspected abuse to DHS or to the Level I Investigator based on the following information: 2. When to Report to the Level I Investigator or Alternate Employees must file a report with the Level I Investigator or Alternate if they have knowledge of an incident of abuse of a student committed by a school employee. This means an agency employee in any other classification than the five listed above. Forms are available from Human Resources. Itinerant faculty must also contact the building administrator who will direct them to the Level I Investigator. a) IESBVI Level I Investigator Justin Ruegg, Director of Human Resources Office: 319 -472 -5221, Ext. 1226 Mobile: 319 -213 -3728 1 st Level I Alternate Carla Morrow, Extended Learning Programmer Office: 319 -472 -5221, Ext. 1228 Mobile: 319 -310 -8597 Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Anti-Bullying 6. 1 – Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy and Procedure • Bullying and harassment of students by other students, by agency employees, and by volunteers who have direct contact with students is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

6. 1 – Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy and Procedure • Harassment and bullying mean any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile environment that meets one or more of the following conditions: • Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property; • Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the agency. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Policy Overview – Student to Student 6. 3 – Student to Student Sexual Misconduct Policy • It is the goal of the IESBVI to maintain positive learning and care environments that are free from sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse, exploitation, intimidation and assault. No student shall engage in any activities of sexual misconduct, harassment, assault abuse, exploitation or intimidation of another student. Any student found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures. • For the purpose of this policy sexual misconduct include(s) harassment, abuse, exploitation, intimidation and assault. Student to student sexual misconduct applies to students of the agency and minor age students associated with students from the programs. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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Library • New books in UEB for early readers • Chris’ Reading Room- Drop Box – Lots of resources to support literacy • DCMP – Described & Captioned Media Programs – Descriptive Video for education – Over 4, 000 titles – Accessible TV – www. dcmp. org Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Who Can Use DCMP? • Teachers/interpreters , other professionals, and family members whose use benefits these students qualify to borrow DCMP media through the mail or online. • Classroom use of DCMP curricular media must include at least one student who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in the audience. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

What’s New at APH? • New APH Quota Form on IBS website • JAWS & Magic Screen Reading Software • Come see us on 2 nd & 3 rd floor Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Materials Return • Please do not return used braille worksheets from BOP Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LUNCH Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

NWEA MAP TESTS • MAP is now accessible for braille users • Compatible with: – Screen reader – Refreshable braille – Keyboard navigation • Uses JAWS and Zoom. Text Decision sheet available to help decide if your student is ready for this format Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Iowa’s Alternate Assessment Scavenger Hunt Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Take a Break Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Active Learning The actions of examining and experimenting with objects using their bodies, is the foundation for the development in cognitive, motor, problem-solving and social skills. Dr. Lilli Nielsen believed our role in helping children to learn is to create environments that build on skills the child already has, to encourage him to use his body and mind for higher-level tasks. Moss, Kate, 2010 Taking a Look at the FIELA Curriculum: 730 Learning Environments by Dr. Lilli Nielsen Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Foundation Node Example from Common Core Essential Elements Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

IESBVI Resources for Active Learning Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

SDI Iowa’s Framework for Specially Designed Instruction Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Guiding Principles behind Iowa’s Framework for SDI • Learners receiving special education services are general education learners first and always. • Highly effective special education services and outcomes are dependent on highly effective Universal (Core) Instruction and a school-wide intervention system. • Effective SDI is designed through collaboration between highly qualified educators and families. • SDI is delivered by special education and general education teachers and professionals in various settings across the day. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

More Guiding Principles • The Iowa Core Standards, Iowa Core Essential Elements, Early Learning Standards, and schoolbased expectations should drive diagnosis, design and delivery of SDI. • Highly effective SDI flows from high quality and specific assessment information. • SDI helps learners to access the Iowa Core Standards and reach grade-level aligned goals. • SDI helps learners to address their unique needs as result of the individual’s disability Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Diagnosis • Employs R. I. O. T. to define the challenge and assumed causes so relevant information is gathered to remediate area of concern. – Review – Interview – Observe – Test • Table Talk – Share examples of strategies we currently use to diagnose educational needs. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Design 1. Rooted in the Iowa Core 2. Aligned with Learner Need 3. Age-Appropriate 4. Maximizes access and opportunities 5. Collaboratively Designed Table Talk – Describe situations in which we are currently involved in designing educational plans. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Deliver 1. PLAN the delivery of daily instruction 2. INSTRUCT to deliver the lesson plan for intensive instruction 3. MONITOR to ensure data-based decisionmaking. Table Talk – What are your strengths and/or challenges in delivering instruction that is engaging for learners? Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Engage • INDICATORS that SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT FOR LEARNING – High Expectations from families & educators. – Positive Communication between families & educators. – Active Involvement among Families & educators – Together, families & teachers support learning! Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

TVIs Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Meeting Template • Template was created as a result of requests by TVIs for collaboration time that would be beneficial to meeting student outcomes. • Template was designed to include sharing either student concerns or student exceeding goals, evidence of need such as progress monitoring or universal screenings such as FAST, discussion of interventions and suggestions from fellow TVIs. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

TVIs Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Meeting Template • TVI PLCs could be via Zoom and include roles such as facilitator and note taker. Reminder for scheduling: ensure service time to students is not compromised. • TVI PLC Meeting Template is located in the SOP Standards of Practice Dropbox/TVI PLCs Folder. • When you engage in a TVI PLC, please save the meeting template in the TVI PLCs folder and share with your Regional Director. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

TVI PLC Meeting Template Name of Student that you are concerned about/staff name (describe presenting problem or area of concern) What evidence (e. g. progress monitoring, universal screenings such as FAST) do we have that student is not making adequate progress toward their goals? For students who are struggling, what interventions (special education or general education intervention) are being provided to the student? What suggestions would other TVIs have? Name of Student that is exceeding goal & growth expectations/staff name (describe success) What evidence (e. g. progress monitoring, universal screenings such as FAST) do we have that student is exceeding goal/expectations? How will we respond when the student is exceeding expectations? What suggestions would other TVIs have? Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OMS Student Help Template • Template was created as a result of requests by OMS for collaboration time that will be beneficial to meeting student outcomes. • Template is designed to provide direction for effective discussions of student outcomes, in either exceeding outcomes or with concerns about reaching outcomes. • During statewide OMS meetings, there will time set aside for collaborating and using this template. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

OMS Student Help Template • At other times, this template may be used via Zoom and include roles such as facilitator and note taker. Reminder for scheduling: ensure service time to students is not compromised. • Template is found in Dropbox OMS PD/SY 2016 -17 MIVI/OMS Student Help Collaboration. • When you complete a collaboration, please save the meeting template in the OMS Student Help Collaboration folder and share with your Regional Director. There is an example already saved in the Dropbox. Iowa Educational Services State of Iowa, Board of Regents Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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