FCPS Department of FCPS Department of Special Services Special Services ReorganizationReorganization

New LeadershipNew Leadership

Kim DockeryAssistant SuperintendantDept. of Special Services

Kathy RoedDirector

Office of Special Ed. Instruction (OSEI)

Hallie MarcotteDirector

Special Ed. Procedural Support

Theresa ZutterDirector

Intervention and Prevention Services

Don LongDirector

Operations, PlanningAnd Communications

Office of Special Education Office of Special Education Instruction (OSEI)Instruction (OSEI)

Kathy RoedDirector

Office of Special Ed. Instruction (OSEI)

Flo BoschCoordinator

PK-12 Adapted Curriculum

Donna LentiniCoordinator

Related Services andProfessional Devel.

Marty HumbertsonCoordinator

Career and TransitionServices

Marilyn LovettCoordinator

PK-12 Special EdInstruction

OSEI Focus for 2009-2010OSEI Focus for 2009-2010

• Working collaboratively with our Instructional Services colleagues to plan and deliver professional development opportunities and support for teachers, instructional assistants, and administrators.

• Increase vertical articulation between elementary, middle and high school special education staffs.

• Provide guidance to schools in the areas of reading instruction and math intervention

• Provide targeted support to schools in their use of data to support instruction for students with disabilities

• Provide guidance for teachers and administrators on how to respond effectively and systematically to students with challenging behaviors.

• Provide school-based professional development and support to teachers on how to address the needs of students with Asperger’s syndrome.

Fairfax County Public Schools

CurriculumCurriculum

• General Education Curriculum• SOL and FCPS Program of Studies (POS)

goals and objectives• With accommodations to address areas of need as defined in

the IEP• Curriculum adapted as needed• Foundations courses in HS

• Life Skills Curriculum• Individualized skill-based curriculum • Aligned with state assessment objectives• Goals and objectives outlined in the IEP

Life Skills Curriculum FrameworkLife Skills Curriculum Framework

• Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL)

• Functional Academics

• Independent Living Skills

• Career Development

• Behavior, Communication, Fine Motor and Gross Motor

• Community Based Instruction (CBI)

Curriculum FocusCurriculum Focus

• Literacy and math

• Social and communication skills

• Inclusive opportunities

• Generalization of skills into practical daily living activities

State AssessmentState Assessment

• Participation in the Virginia Assessment Program is required

• SOL tests• VGLA, VSEP (HS only)

• Virginia Alternate Assessment (VAAP)

Annual AssessmentAnnual Assessment

• Criterion-based assessments using standardized instruments

• Brigance Assessments• Early Development II (Yellow)

• Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (Green)

• Life Skills Inventory (Blue)

Staff TrainingStaff Training

• Student-focused intervention

• Classroom organization and structure

• Behavior management

• Curriculum across content areas and domains of learning

• Instructional strategies/practices

• Assessment/data collection

• Communication and social skills development

Preschool Autism Classes Preschool Autism Classes and Enhanced ABA and Enhanced ABA Elementary ServicesElementary Services

What is ABA?What is ABA?

ABA is Applied Behavior AnalysisApplied Behavior AnalysisAPPLIEDAPPLIED• The application of the theory, principles, and procedures of The application of the theory, principles, and procedures of

behaviorism to problems of human behavior in natural settingsbehaviorism to problems of human behavior in natural settings

BEHAVIORBEHAVIOR• Concerned with observable phenomenaConcerned with observable phenomena

ANALYSISANALYSIS• Deals with objective measures of intervention and changeDeals with objective measures of intervention and change

What is ABA?What is ABA?

• ABA is…

• a science based on learning theory

• a set of systematic procedures derived from behavioral principles to improve socially significant behaviors

• a methodology used to modify behaviors and to teach skills to children, adolescents, and adults of ALL functioning levels

ABA Enhanced Services include:ABA Enhanced Services include:

Services:• Comprehensive training plan for all staff• 2:1 staffing ratio in classroom• Early Academic Curriculum Guide• Uniform data system• Bi-annual assessment

• ABLLS as a resource

• Preschool Autism Class (PAC) summer services• Parent workshops• Website: www.fcps/DSSSE/ABA/

ABA Enhanced Services include:ABA Enhanced Services include:

Personnel:• Pre-K-12 Adapted Curriculum Coordinator,

• Flo Bosch

• Applied Behavior Analysis Program Manager, • Becky Lamont

• Applied Behavior Analysis Coaches• Specially trained teachers and instructional assistants• Centrally placed instructional assistants• Expert consultants from Autism Partnership and

Great Strides

Preschool Autism Classes (PAC)Preschool Autism Classes (PAC)

• Full day classes

• Early Academic Curriculum• Social Skills, Imitation, Behavior, Language,

Motor, Self Help, Play, Pre-Academics

• Uniform data collection system

• Weekly ABA coach support

• Fall and spring assessments

Elementary ClassesElementary Classes

• 2:1 student to staff ratio

• Use Early Academic Curriculum Guide, Life Skills Curriculum, SOL Curriculum

• Uniform data collection system

• Weekly ABA coach support

• Fall and spring assessments

Assessment and Data CollectionAssessment and Data Collection

• Early Academic Curriculum Guide• Verbal Behavior Assessment• Task Analysis of Verbal Operants• Data Sheets• Curriculum Planning form• ABLLS as a resource • Classroom Assistance Checklist

Staff TrainingStaff Training

• Core Staff Training• ABA Fundamentals• VB Fundamentals• Hands On Training

• Monthly Training Workshops• On-site Training by ABA Coaches• Ongoing support from Consultants

Role of ABA Role of ABA CoachesCoaches

• Caseload of 13 classes

• Provide support to teachers and IAs

• Visit classes every 7-9 days

• Facilitate the transfer of ABA/VB principles and procedures to the classroom

• Make instructional recommendations to staff

• Functional assessments, behavior intervention plans

• Provide training to instructional staff

• Collaborate with outside consultants and private providers

Parent WorkshopsParent Workshops

• Monthly day and evening sessions• Parent-generated topics

Home School CollaborationHome School Collaboration

• Sharing of data• Classroom observations• Collaborative team

meetings• Meet and greet with ABA

coach and school team

Services for Students at Services for Students at SecondarySecondary

Students Transitioning to Students Transitioning to Secondary ProgrammingSecondary Programming

• Collaboration with elementary services personnel

• Continuity in service delivery through the use of ABA techniques• Staff training

• Teachers, IA’s, related services staff

• Coach support• Support from outside consultants

Instructional FocusInstructional Focus

• Movement toward learning within small and large group formats• emphasis on observational and interactive learning

Instructional FocusInstructional Focus

• Opportunities for career and

daily living skill development • life skills, language and social skill instruction

embedded

• elective classes offer a range of opportunities

for skill development

Instructional FocusInstructional Focus

• Focused attention on building communication skills to meet social, emotional, behavioral, independent living and career development needs

Instructional FocusInstructional Focus

• Emphasis placed on fading continuous and direct reinforcement• schedules • token economies • point systems• group reinforcement

Independence/ResponsibilityIndependence/Responsibility

• Focus on increasing independent functioning in school, community and career settings

• Students may participate in self-advocacy training

• Increased focus on learning to self-manage behaviors in a variety of settings

• Some students may attend their IEP meetings

SocializationSocialization

• Peer interaction is encouraged through participation in after-school activities

• Direct instruction in social skills with an emphasis on teaching “cool” and age-appropriate interactive skills

School EnvironmentSchool Environment

• Lockers

• Changing classes

• Multiple teachers

• Hallway bathrooms

• PE changing out

• Larger school environment

Inclusive ProgrammingInclusive Programming

• Inclusion into general ed environments

• Reverse inclusion

• Peer tutoring

• Community Inclusion (CBI)

• Best Buddies

• After school activities

Behavior ProgrammingBehavior Programming

• Balance of practical and programmatic responses

• Explicit plans with reactive and proactive elements

• Occurs throughout the day

• Fading toward social, self management, and natural arrangements as soon as possible

OSEI ContactsOSEI Contacts

• Katharine M. Roed, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction• KMRoed@fcps.edu

• Flo Bosch, PreK-12 Adapted Curriculum Coordinator• FMBosch@fcps.edu

• Becky Lamont, Applied Behavior Analysis Manager• RCLamont@fcps.edu

• Ellen Agosta, Adapted Curriculum Specialist, Elementry • EMAgosta@fcps.edu

• Lisa Wooditch, Adapted Curriculum Specialist, Secondary• LMWooditch@fcps.edu

Questions and DiscussionQuestions and Discussion