Optimized Inclusive Practices in Pennsylvania Module 9: OIP Assessment Facilitator Overview

OIP Module 9 is REQUIRED FOR FACILITATORS who will be using the OIP Assessment Tools to support a team in examining the current status of a program, school or district in relation to Optimized Inclusive Practices. Module 9 provides an overview of the OIP Assessment Tools, the OIP Assessment Process, recommended strategies for facilitation and brainstorming and a review of materials and forms for facilitators to use in implementing this OIP Assessment Process. OIP facilitators will typically be Intermediate Unit personnel, school district leaders or school/program leaders who are familiar with the OIP Framework and have the skills, knowledge and resources available to lead a team in system-wide self-assessment and action planning related to inclusive practices for students with disabilities, including those with low incidence and significant cognitive disabilities. The OIP Assessment Tools are aligned with the Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies described in the OIP Framework. Completion of OIP Module 1: Overview of the Framework is REQUIRED before beginning OIP Module 9. It is strongly recommended that anyone who is interested in facilitating an OIP Team complete ALL of the PD Modules currently available from PaTTAN before beginning the OIP Assessment Process with a team.

About This Course

The Optimized Inclusive Practices in Pennsylvania Framework is designed to ensure that school personnel implement the Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies needed to s to effectively educate students with disabilities including low incidence and significant cognitive disabilities in inclusive educational settings. However, the Framework also has applicability for considering optimized practice for all learners. OIP PD Module 9 is divided into 4 parts aligned with the OIP Facilitator Guide. Part 1 provides an Introduction to the OIP Assessment Process and Tools. Part 1 aligns with sections 1,2 & 3 of the OIP Assessment Facilitator Guide Part 2 provides a review of the procedures that must be followed to facilitate the OIP Assessment Process with fidelity. Part 2 aligns with sections 4, 5 & 6 of the OIP Assessment Facilitator Guide Part 3 provides information about strategies and resources available to support OIP facilitators. Part 3 aligns with OIP Facilitator Guide sections 7,8,9 Part 4 includes all of the forms and materials needed to implement the OIP Assessment Process with a team. All of materials that are reviewed throughout module 9 have been included in Part 4 to allow easy, centralized access for facilitators. The Assessment Tool Forms and materials for team orientation are included. Part 4 aligns with OIP Facilitator Guide section 10 (Appendices) The OIP Assessment Process is designed to support a team of district and school leaders, educators, family members, and possibly students to use the OIP Assessment Tools to examine the inclusive practices for eight big ideas within the OIP Framework, which are: • Leadership • School climate • Student placement decisions • Purposeful collaboration • Family and community involvement • Instructional planning • Effective instructional practices • Supplementary aids and services