Louisiana State University Validated Practices Initiative
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The Validated Practices Initiative (VPI) aimed to develop coordinated, evidence-based frameworks to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities in Louisiana. VPI was working to establish communication structures like a website and surveys. It was gathering resources on inclusive practices and drafting frameworks for instructional support, partnerships, and professional development. However, Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005 and state resources were redirected, resulting in the VPI grant not being renewed after the first year.
Louisiana State University Validated Practices Initiative
- 1. Louisiana State University Validated Practices Initiative August 4, 2005
- 2. Validated Practices Initiative Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD) Instructional Frameworks Support Frameworks Partnership Frameworks Support VPC Establish interactive communication structures, i.e., website, Blackboard Access surveys Professional development framework Communication with SDE Communication with other agencies Dissemination framework Implementation framework VPI serves as a vehicle to develop coordinated, evidenced-based instructional, support, and partnership frameworks to facilitate improved educational outcomes for all students with disabilities in Louisiana . Literature review and working papers (focus on instructional practices and essential elements)
- 3. Instructional Frameworks Gathering of resources Made initial contact with website designer Preparing draft of literature relevant to inclusive practices Developing graphic organizer to address each area of VPI Principal Investigator: Paul Mooney, Ph.D. Grant Coordinator: Gerlinde Beckers, Ph.D. Graduate Assistant: Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD) Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)
- 4. Haager, D. & Klingner, J., 2005 Essential Elements of Inclusive Schools Shared Effort & Commitment Appreciation for diversity School structure Administrative support Range of services Professional development Parent / Community involvement Inclusive School Climate Collaboration School as community Appreciation for diversity Supportive Classrooms Community of learners High expectations High levels of communication Student Engagement Recognition of students’ strengths and needs Stimulating environment Organized structure Inclusive Instructional Programs Comprehensive Balanced Access to the core curriculum Differential instruction Ongoing assessment and monitoring Multi-level practices Accommodations Intensive instruction as needed
- 5. Support Frameworks Access survey content Researching / drafting professional development framework Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)
- 6. Partnership Frameworks Continuing to develop linkages with community groups Families Helping Families Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)
- 7. Validated Practices Initiative Note: VPI was a three year grant-coordinated effort that began in 2005. Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans that same year. The state resources were eventually redirected to address the needs of students who evacuated from New Orleans. As a result, the VPI grant was not renewed for the second or third year. The groundwork was laid, and hopefully this effort will resume in the future. Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)