IESBVI Distributed Leadership Teams
Assessment Committee (OMS)
Purpose Statement – To identify assessments currently being used for O&M screening and O&M evaluation purposes. The committee will research practices in other states and make recommendations to OMS during OMS Statewide meetings.
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Lori Brown
Jay Colsch
Sharon Kyllo
Kaylyn Wright
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Assessment Committee (TVI)
Justification Statement – After discussion, there is a unanimous agreement that the committee seeks to identify particular forms for each assessment to be used as a report template. Reasons for this decision include”
- Uniformity of reports across the state.
- Consistency of expectations.
- Research based and peer reviewed assessment forms which align to professional standards.
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Joan Banse
Susan Brennan
Sarah Harms
Chris Short
Cindy White-Botello
Gwen Woodward
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Caseload and Analysis
Purpose Statement – The purpose of the committee is to ensure staff input and determine consistency and clarity of procedures related to caseload that includes defining travel, service and materials preparation time.
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Lori Baños
Jay Colsch
Ann Hegstrom
Deena Recker
Katy Ring
Pam Rubel
Gwen Woodward
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Purpose Statement:
- Collect, review and analyze student data in order to implement Strategic Action Plan.
- Support the leadership cadre and provide professional development.
- Support students’ access to and participation in assessments, testing, curriculum and instruction.
- Collaborate with the DOE to produce guidance that is shared statewide for things such as aligning curriculum, IA alternate assessment & IA, and instruction.
- Collaborate with the Department for the Blind for braille materials and accessible materials (AIM)
- Advocacy for all students who are blind and/or visual impairments and their teachers.
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Jennifer Bliss
Susan Brennan
Chad Brown
Jay Colsch
Sara Larkin
Pam Rubel
Chris Short
Cindy White-Botello
Gwen Woodward
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Early Childhood Team
Purpose Statement: To explore the impact of primary service provider model of service delivery and identify strategies for ensuring early identification of children with visual impairments.
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Susan Brennan
Jonathan Karli
Carla Long
Vivian Ramsey
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ECC/Transition
Purpose Statement: To develop Standards of Practice relative to the Expanded Core Curriculum, review progress relative to ELP Strategic Action Plan, support planning of Spring conference, and promote transition activities.
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Jay Colsch
Phyllis McGowan
Carla Morrow
Susan Rolinger
Pam Rubel
Gwen Woodward
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Extended Learning Programs
Purpose Statement:
- In each AEA, IESBVI staff will plan/implement at least one Extended Learning Program each year for every 30 students served throughout the AEA.
- IESBVI will utilize technology to enhance Extended Learning Programs.
- IESBVI will collaborate with other service agencies to expand career exploration opportunities and offer more joint transition services, activities & supports.
- Summer camps hosted by IESBVI will be scheduled no later than September 30 of the previous year.
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Jay Colsch
John Cool
Steve Gettel
Carla Morrow
Dolly Murray
Susan Rolinger
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Leadership Cadre
Purpose Statement: Provide input into processes and documents related to professional development.
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Jennifer Bliss
Susan Brennan*
Chad Brown
Carrie Cimarrusti-Erickson*
Jay Colsch*
Caitlin Hagarty*
Sara Larkin
Karrie McDermott*
Phyllis McGowan
Wendy Miller*
Carla Morrow
Deena Recker*
Susan Rolinger*
Pam Rubel*
Brandon Schellhorn*
Chris Short
Cindy White-Botello
Gwen Woodward*
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*Attendees at Leadership Cadre meetings. Other consultants support the planning of Leadership Cadre Meetings.
UEB/Braille Committee
Purpose Statement: Monitoring individual student progress for the purpose of making instructional decisions. This will promote access to literacy and provide accountability for moving our students forward.
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Susan Brennan
Chad Brown
Jay Colsch
Shelly Howsare
Pat Nagel-Wilson
Pam Rubel
Chris Short
Cindy White-Botello
Gwen Woodward
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