2007 Missouri State Personnel Development Grant Abstract

Grant/Contract#

H323A070017

Program

State Personnel Development Grants Program

Competition

State Personnel Development Grants

Title

Missouri State Personnel Development Grant

Project Director(s)

Williams, Pamela

Organization

Missouri Department of Elementary  and Secondary Education

Address

P.O. Box 480
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO  65102

Telephone

573-751-2965

Fax

573-526-4404

E-mail

pam.williams@dese.mo.gov

Beginning Date

10/1/2007

Ending Date

9/30/2012

 

Purpose
The goals of this project are to: (a) improve collaboration within school and district teams; (b) improve student achievement; (c) increase time in inclusive settings for students with disabilities; (d) increase levels of parental satisfaction and community involvement; and (e) improve transition planning and documentation.

Method
The project has developed a targeted system of professional development, the Missouri Integrated Model. This model draws on research from five key sources: Professional Learning Communities; Positive Behavioral Supports; Reading First; Response to Intervention; and High Schools That Work. This integrated model combines common elements of all five models to create a unique professional development system to assist districts in creating a community of learners that includes special and general education teachers, school and district leadership, support staff, students, parents, and the community. This model will be implemented in two districts from each of the nine regions throughout theState. Eighteen total districts will be chosen based on three criteria: need, size, and buy-in.  The project will begin in key schools, continue in multiple schools, and finally be implemented district-wide. Additionally, a system will be in place for schools to work with other schools within each district to provide mentoring and collaboration.

 

 

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