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Staff
Presentations
 Our
staff members have been able to share their particular expertise
at the CEC (Council for Exception Children) Conventions both in
Kansas City, MO, April 18th-21st, 2001 and in New York, NY, April
3-6, 2002. In so doing, staff members attended lectures and presentations
on new and emerging issues and ideas in education, increasing EMSTAC's
ability to meet your district's needs with the most up-to-date research-validated
practices. This page provides you with information about the topical
areas on which EMSTAC staff delivered presentations, handouts, PowerPoint
presentations, abstracts, and information on the speakers. We hope
this gives you more insight into the different roles, varying backgrounds,
and unique experiences our staff can bring to helping your district.
Feel free to contact any one of us if you have an specific or general
questions. Thank you.
2002
| Title
of the presentation: |
A
Change Agent in Special Education: A New Role -- A New Opportunity |
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Presenters:
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Ron
Havelock and Kristin Ruedel
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| PowerPoint
Presentation: |
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| Abstract: |
The
presenter, in conjunction with the Elementary and Middle Schools
Technical Assistance Center (EMSTAC), has prepared a book
for those in special education on the process of creating
change in individual school systems. Learn how the "Linking
Agent" uses the process of change to implement sustainable
and lasting innovations.
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Is
Your School Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities:
Guesswork or Science? |
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Presenters:
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Jim
Hamilton, Don Dailey, Brad Carl, and Suzanne Ritter
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| PowerPoint
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| Abstract: |
In
this area of accountability, schools are being asked even
more fervently to demonstrate program effectiveness and increase
student outcomes. This presentation specifically addressed
the need for evaluating programs for students with disabilities,
and illustrates a seven step process that practitioners and
school administrators alike can use when planning and conducting
an evaluation. EMSTAC presenters discussed the many purposes
and types of evaluation, evaluation methods, and usee real
life examples of school based evaluations and successful programs
from current EMSTAC sites.
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Choosing
Effective Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities |
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Presenters:
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Darren
Woodruff, Stephanie Jackson, & Muna Shami
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| PowerPoint
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| Abstract: |
EMSTAC
works with over 30 school districts to implement schoolwide
discipline, violence prevention, and behavioral support programs.
This presentation provided educators with practical information
on choosing the right programs for their community and strategies
for successful program implementation, maintenance, and evaluation.
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Making
a Match: What to Consider When Selecting an Intervention Program |
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Presenters:
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Tina
Diamond (EMSTAC) and Amanda Schwartz (NYU)
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| PowerPoint
Presentation: |
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| Abstract: |
The
Elementary and Middle Schools Technical Assistance Center
(EMSTAC) has developed a mechanism for teachers and administrators
to evaluate and select possible interventions for their schools.
Presenters demonstrated how to use this tool while emphasizing
its significance in the change process.
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Collaboration: Teaming to Provide Technical Assistance to Local
School Districts |
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Presenters:
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Susan
Sams, Laurel Nishi, Rosanne Javorsky, and Muna Shami
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| Abstract: |
EMSTAC
and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) have formed a unique
partnership in providing comprehensive technical assistance
to local school districts. The model of the collaboration
was described and the specific technical assistance was discussed.
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Instructional Strategies for Teaching Mathematics to Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities |
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Presenters:
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Barbara
Acosta
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| PowerPoint
Presentation: |
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| Abstract: |
This
session highlighted effective instructional strategies for
teaching mathematics to culturally, linguistically and ability
diverse (CLAD) students through an interface between special
education and bilingual/ESL. The information is useful to
both special and general education teachers who are interested
in using research-based practices to better serve this population.
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2001
| Title
of the presentation: |
Improving
Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Collaborating to Provide
Research-Based Practices in Classrooms |
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Presenters:
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EMSTAC:
Laurel Nishi, Muna Shami
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Alleghany
Intermediate Unit (AIU): Rosanne Javorsky, Susan Sams |
| Abstract: |
EMSTAC
and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) have formed a unique
partnership in providing comprehensive technical assistance
in local school districts. This session will describe how EMSTAC
and AIU are working together to bring research-based practices
into classrooms to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
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| PowerPoint
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Sharing
our Learning - Accessing Research-Based Practices through the
Web |
| Presenters: |
Judy
Shanley, Kristin Ruedel |
| Abstract: |
Presenters
will share their experiences in designing and implementing Web-site
training and discuss the use of Web-based technology in professional
development. Participants will view EMSTAC web site, which enables
professionals to access research-based practices through a variety
of interactive features. |
| PowerPoint
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| Title
of the presentation: |
One
Right Way? What Culturally Diverse Students Can Teach Us About
Math |
| Presenters: |
Barbara
Acosta |
| Abstract: |
The
presenters examined the mathematics that children from diverse
cultures may bring with them to the classroom. Participants
to this session will be able to try out examples from around
the world to better understand their students and to enrich
their teaching for all children. |
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| Additional
resources: |
Additional
handout on Chinese counting. |
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| Title
of the presentation: |
What’s
Left to Learn? Using Assessment Results to Inform Classroom
Instruction |
| Presenters: |
Lydia
Killos, Suzanne Ritter |
| Abstract: |
What
measures of student performance can teachers collect to ensure
students are learning skills necessary for success in formal
literacy assessments? This session is designed to provide practical
classroom tools to adapt pre-existing curriculum content into
balanced literacy classroom exercises for all students, including
students with disabilities and English language learners. |
| PowerPoint
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| Title
of the presentation: |
Can
we Bridge the Gap? Evaluating Systemic Change Efforts at the
Local Level |
| Presenters: |
Eric
Mesmer, Suzanne Ritter, Brad Carl |
| Abstract: |
EMSTAC’s
distinct technical assistance strategies represent three potential
ways to provide the kind of professional development and support
that districts crave. But which methods are the most effective?
Over the last three years, our design, implementation, and evaluation
work has increased our knowledge of how to sustain change in
schools, and enables us to share what we’ve learned about providing
technical assistance to other agencies working to support local
school districts. Our presentation shares results and recommendations
based on the findings regarding our evaluation work to this
point. We will also recommend strategies for conducting internal
formative program evaluations, based on our experiences as a
small and internal evaluation team. Our research findings will
empower TA providers, professional development staff, and program
evaluators with information they need to more efficiently and
effectively bring research-based practices to teachers and improve
outcomes for students. |
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