Inflammation: Core Concepts and Types
NEASC Self-Study Update & Feedback Session:
Reflection & Survey Data
April 24, 2017
Steering Committee Members:
Pat McCall
Martha Majors
Carol Kinlan
Teri Turgeon
Tovah Miller
Betsy Bixler
Internal Coordinators:
Michele Engelbrecht
Suzanne Conrad
Betsy Bixler
Key Staff & Roles for NEASC
Standards Committee Chairs:
#1 Mission-Mike Delaney
#2 Governance-Betsy McGinnity
#3 Enrollment-Maggie Emberlin
#4 Program-Wendy Buckley
#5 Experience of the Students-Jan
Potter
#6 Resources/Support to the
Program-Laura Eramo
#7 Early Childhood-Nathalie
deWit
#8 Residential-Kristin Carlson
#9 Faculty-Jessica Brown
#10 Administration-Justine
Carlone Rines
#11 Evaluation & Assessment-
Tracy Evans Luiselli
#12 Health & Safety-Jason
Mills
#13 Communication-Lynne
Eisenberg
#14 Infrastructure-David
Doherty
Reflection Groups of Major Areas
Deafblind
Secondary
Lower School/ELC
Residential
Technology
Transition
Surveys
Staff-Residential and Day Staff
Parent
Student
Alumni
Two Important NEASC Activities to
share today:
Strengths
Across the Programs:
All programs follow curriculum that addresses
Expanded Core
and the Massachusetts Frameworks
Student Programs are individualized
Cultural Differences are highly valued among students, their
families and staff
Work Experience Programs are highly regarded
Each Program has an assessment process to drive the program
planning
Resources including materials are available
IT & AT in support of programs
Extracurricular Activities
School and Community relationship is strong
Reflection Groups Findings:
Areas to Improve/Needs Across Programs:
Professional Development & Training
Classroom to Classroom transitions in Lower School as well as
transitions from Program to Program
Program Planning ---Time & Presence of all staff members
Student program review process
Collaboration with all departments to meet classroom and cottage
needs of students
Technology Training for all staff
On-line classes for students
Environmental accommodations---Lighting, signage, conditions of the
floor due to the maintenance, classroom design
Braille Materials
Transition from School to Post Secondary placements
Reflection Group Findings:
FEEDBACK TIME:
Thoughts on any additional
themes
that apply to:
Standard #4-Programs
Standard #5-Experience of
the Students
Standard #6-Resources
10 Minute Stretch
Break
Staff-Residential and Day
Staff=149 Responses
Parent=43 Responses
Student=In process
Alumni=In process
SURVEY RESULTS
#1. The school provides a
comprehensive program
of
intellectual, creative, and physical activities that serve the
interests of my visually impaired or deafblind child.
PARENT SURVEY
#2. The school offers a variety of experiences that reflect
the diversity of the students enrolled and the multicultural
nature of society itself.
# 3. The school actively takes into consideration the
individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of
students by providing developmentally appropriate
programs and activities to help students achieve their
potential.
#4. The teachers, service providers, and staff provide a
positive learning experience for my child.
#5. Policies are administered fairly and reflect the core
values of the school.
#6. The methods used to assess my child’s work at the
school are clear, fair, and helpful.
#7. The school is a safe, clean, well-organized place that nurtures
learning and mutual respect among students and staff.
#8. The school has an effective system of communicating
important information to the parents.
#9.
My input is welcome and sought after.
#10. The school has sufficient resources to meet the needs
of my child.
#11. I feel that the school supports my child in addressing
the emotional impact of living with disabilities.
#12. I feel that the school educates my child in self-
advocacy skills that are appropriate to his/her individual
needs.
#13. The school’s mission is clear and well communicated
#14 The mission matches what is actually happening in the
programs and the school does what it says it does.
#15 . The admission process is effective at enrolling students who are
appropriate and likely to benefit from their experience at the school.
Strengths Noted:
Great communication
Innovative teaching
“Safe place with a number of programs that give her the chance to
be included, explore and learn”
United team approach (Collaboration)
Staff continuity and Commitment
“Best School for Deafblind needs of kids”
“The School is amazing & how it helps diverse populations of
children”
“Perkins Teachers are extraordinary-talented, smart and inspiring”
Interdisciplinary approach to individualized experiential learning
For more accolades, check out the report on the NEASC page on AskHowe
KEY COMMENTS FROM PARENTS
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
Tech Center
A mission that involves more academic emphasis in Lower School
& truly challenges kids in math and science. They need more
opportunities for 21
st
century learning in these areas as their peers
in other schools
Stronger advocacy with school districts on behalf of students and
listening to parent concerns regarding classroom placement
Communication with families on changes occurring at the school
Minimize turnover of staff and maintain a consistent group of
professionals.
Teacher salaries
Increased collaboration across programs
For more information go to NEASC page on AskHowe
KEY COMMENTS FROM PARENTS
Thoughts/Feedback on Parent
Survey Information:
Strengths
Areas of Improvement
FEEDBACK TIME:
STAFF SURVEY
RESIDENTIAL AND TEACHING
ASSISTANTS
SCHOOL DAY STAFF
I feel that I am supported in taking into consideration the
individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of my
students and am able to provide developmentally
appropriate programs and activities to help students
achieve their potential.
Residential & Teaching Assistants
:
I feel that I am supported in taking into consideration the
individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of my
students and am able to provide developmentally
appropriate programs and activities to help students
achieve their potential.
School Day Staff:
I am afforded opportunities for professional development
and training as it relates to the students in my care
Residential & Teaching Assistants
:
I am afforded opportunities for professional development
and training as it relates to the students in my care
School Day Staff:
I feel that I am able to contribute to team decision making
as it relates to students in my care.
Residential & Teaching Assistants
The school encourages me to provide learning
opportunities to the students that include a variety of
experiences which reflect the diversity of the students
enrolled and the multicultural nature of society
Residential and Teaching Assistants:
The school encourages me to provide learning
opportunities to the students that include a variety of
experiences which reflect the diversity of the students
enrolled and the multicultural nature of society
School Day Staff:
The school provides sufficient resources for cottage staff
to meet the needs of students.
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
The school provides sufficient resources for classroom to
meet the needs of students.
School Day Staff:
The school’s mission accurately reflects what is actually
happening in Educational Programs.
Residential & Teaching Assistants
:
The school’s mission accurately reflects what is actually
happening in Educational Programs
School Day Staff:
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
The admission process is effective in enrolling students
who are appropriate for the programs and likely to benefit
from their experience both at school and in the cottages.
School Day Staff
The admission process is effective in enrolling students
who are appropriate for the programs and likely to
benefit from their experience both at school and in the
cottages.
The cottages are safe, well-organized places that nurture
learning.
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
The school is safe, well-organized places that nurtures
learning.
School Day Staff:
The cottages are clean and well
maintained.
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
The school facilities/classrooms are
clean and well maintained.
School Day Staff:
The School maintains a system for internal
communication that is effective.
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
The School maintains a system for internal
communication that is effective.
School Day Staff:
School Day Staff
The school maintains a system for external
communication that is effective.
Staff evaluation at the school is clear, fair, and helpful to
my professional development.
Residential & Teaching Assistants:
Staff evaluation at the school is clear, fair,
and helpful to my professional
development
School Day Staff:
Strengths Noted:
The strengths of Educational Programs are in the staff employed, the
experience gathered and in the care shown for each student
Independent life skills training
Supportive + Caring + Fair + Emphatic + Resourceful + Energetic + Creative
Administrators and Staff. Great students and Dedicated + Caring parents.
A strength that I value at Perkins is all the positive energy that flows
around. It feels like a safe and positive place to learn, take chances and
grow. All staff, regardless of their position here, seem to enjoy our
students and love their job.
In general, Perkins has a fairly and affordable incentive benefits package
(Health + On Campus Housing for eligible staff + Tuition Reimbursement,
etc) The natural environment is amazing
For more information go to NEASC page on AskHowe
Key Comments from Residential &
Staff:
Strengths Noted:
A high level of resources from a variety of disciplines to meet the needs of
students, the resources to allow each student to reach his/her maximum
potential, the funds available for continuing education and the value placed
on this.
Openness to innovation and creativity to make individualized programs for
each student to best meet their needs, perception of students of all levels as
learners, opportunities for continuing education, access to equipment and
materials - especially through the Assistive Device Center
Focus on individualizing student educational experience; Focus on
independence; Warmth
Direct care & teaching staff.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Physical environment and facilities, commitment to students, Perk Café
For more information go to NEASC page on AskHowe
Key Comments from School Staff
Areas for Improvement:
The areas that need improvement are retention, communication and
professional development for staff who work with students.
The school should consider updating the cottages so it is more safe and
enhances the utility and purpose of the residential setting.
Adequately pay teaching assistants and assistant coordinators to increase
longevity and continuity of services since turnover has us constantly back at
square one, greatly impacting the education and safety of our students and
staff
Form a more inclusive decision making process, involve TAs,
involve coordinators, residential supervisors and assistant ed directors to
avoid a top-down ""executive"" approach
Increase transparency
For more information go to NEASC page on AskHowe
Key Comments from Residential Staff:
Areas for Improvement:
Higher pay for all, but most importantly for TAs.
Internal communication and opportunities for interdepartmental
interactions is not as good as it has been in the past. Lack of integration of
educational and non-educational departments causes a feeling of silos and
fragmentation…
Alignment of staff responsibilities across all programs (within job category),
increased offerings of in-house professional development training across
campus (mixed program groups)“
Recognition that the direct care and teaching staff are the core foundation
of the school.
Communication is always a challenge and could always be improved;
staff/parent relationships should be more open and productive rather than
critical and negative“
Key Comments from School Staff
FEEDBACK TIME:
Thoughts on the themes
shared in the survey
questions or the Strengths
and Areas of Improvement
note
Thank you!
To share additional comments, please
give your note cards to me OR email
the Internal Coordinators at
NEASCCoordinators@perkins.org
For more information about the NEASC
activities, reports, etc. go to the NEASC
page on AskHowe
Welcome!
Purpose of this session is to share with you some information about the NEASC re-accreditation process for Perkins, information that we’ve gathered to date and what’s next
Re-accreditation-
Every 10 years
Self-study to look at 15 areas relevant to all schools
Year one is the time that you intensely gather information on how the school is doing on those areas
Year 2 you-develop a plan of correction & write a report on how you’ve done
Site visit happens---Team comes to review information, see the school, etc
Focus is on Campus Programs
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1 NEASC Self-Study Update & Feedback Session: Reflection & Survey Data April 24, 2017
2 2 Key Staff & Roles for NEASC Steering Committee Members: Pat McCall Martha Majors Carol Kinlan Teri Turgeon Tovah Miller Betsy Bixler Internal Coordinators: Michele Engelbrecht Suzanne Conrad Betsy Bixler
3 3 Standards Committee Chairs: #1 Mission-Mike Delaney #9 Faculty-Jessica Brown #2 Governance-Betsy McGinnity #10 Administration-Justine Carlone Rines #3 Enrollment-Maggie Emberlin #4 Program-Wendy Buckley #11 Evaluation & Assessment- Tracy Evans Luiselli #5 Experience of the Students-Jan Potter #12 Health & Safety-Jason Mills #6 Resources/Support to the Program-Laura Eramo #13 Communication-Lynne Eisenberg #7 Early Childhood-Nathalie deWit #14 Infrastructure-David Doherty #8 Residential-Kristin Carlson
4 4 Two Important NEASC Activities to share today: Reflection Groups of Major Areas Deafblind Secondary Lower School/ELC Residential Technology Transition Surveys Staff-Residential and Day Staff Parent Student Alumni
5 5 Reflection Groups Findings: Strengths Across the Programs: All programs follow curriculum that addresses Expanded Core and the Massachusetts Frameworks Student Programs are individualized Cultural Differences are highly valued among students, their families and staff Work Experience Programs are highly regarded Each Program has an assessment process to drive the program planning Resources including materials are available IT & AT in support of programs Extracurricular Activities School and Community relationship is strong
6 6 Reflection Group Findings: Areas to Improve/Needs Across Programs: Professional Development & Training Classroom to Classroom transitions in Lower School as well as transitions from Program to Program Program Planning ---Time & Presence of all staff members Student program review process Collaboration with all departments to meet classroom and cottage needs of students Technology Training for all staff On-line classes for students Environmental accommodations---Lighting, signage, conditions of the floor due to the maintenance, classroom design Braille Materials Transition from School to Post Secondary placements
7 7 FEEDBACK TIME: Thoughts on any additional themes that apply to: Standard #4-Programs Standard #5-Experience of the Students Standard #6-Resources
8 8 10 Minute Stretch Break
9 9 SURVEY RESULTS Staff-Residential and Day Staff=149 Responses Parent=43 Responses Student=In process Alumni=In process
10 10 PARENT SURVEY #1. The school provides a comprehensive program of intellectual, creative, and physical activities that serve the interests of my visually impaired or deafblind child.
11 11 #2. The school offers a variety of experiences that reflect the diversity of the students enrolled and the multicultural nature of society itself.
12 12 # 3. The school actively takes into consideration the individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of students by providing developmentally appropriate programs and activities to help students achieve their potential.
13 13 #4. The teachers, service providers, and staff provide a positive learning experience for my child.
14 14 #5. Policies are administered fairly and reflect the core values of the school.
15 15 #6. The methods used to assess my child s work at the school are clear, fair, and helpful.
16 16 #7. The school is a safe, clean, well-organized place that nurtures learning and mutual respect among students and staff.
17 17 #8. The school has an effective system of communicating important information to the parents.
18 18 #9. My input is welcome and sought after.
19 19 #10. The school has sufficient resources to meet the needs of my child.
20 20 #11. I feel that the school supports my child in addressing the emotional impact of living with disabilities.
21 21 #12. I feel that the school educates my child in self- advocacy skills that are appropriate to his/her individual needs.
22 22 #13. The school s mission is clear and well communicated
23 23 #14 The mission matches what is actually happening in the programs and the school does what it says it does.
24 24 #15 . The admission process is effective at enrolling students who are appropriate and likely to benefit from their experience at the school.
25 25 KEY COMMENTS FROM PARENTS Strengths Noted: Great communication Innovative teaching Safe place with a number of programs that give her the chance to be included, explore and learn United team approach (Collaboration) Staff continuity and Commitment Best School for Deafblind needs of kids The School is amazing & how it helps diverse populations of children Perkins Teachers are extraordinary-talented, smart and inspiring Interdisciplinary approach to individualized experiential learning For more accolades, check out the report on the NEASC page on AskHowe
26 26 KEY COMMENTS FROM PARENTS AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Tech Center A mission that involves more academic emphasis in Lower School & truly challenges kids in math and science. They need more opportunities for 21stcentury learning in these areas as their peers in other schools Stronger advocacy with school districts on behalf of students and listening to parent concerns regarding classroom placement Communication with families on changes occurring at the school Minimize turnover of staff and maintain a consistent group of professionals. Teacher salaries Increased collaboration across programs For more information go to NEASC page on AskHowe
27 27 FEEDBACK TIME: Thoughts/Feedback on Parent Survey Information: Strengths Areas of Improvement
28 28 STAFF SURVEY RESIDENTIAL AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS SCHOOL DAY STAFF
29 29 I feel that I am supported in taking into consideration the individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of my students and am able to provide developmentally appropriate programs and activities to help students achieve their potential. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
30 30 I feel that I am supported in taking into consideration the individual needs, learning styles, and characteristics of my students and am able to provide developmentally appropriate programs and activities to help students achieve their potential. School Day Staff:
31 31 I am afforded opportunities for professional development and training as it relates to the students in my care Residential & Teaching Assistants:
32 32 I am afforded opportunities for professional development and training as it relates to the students in my care School Day Staff:
33 33 I feel that I am able to contribute to team decision making as it relates to students in my care. Residential & Teaching Assistants
34 34 The school encourages me to provide learning opportunities to the students that include a variety of experiences which reflect the diversity of the students enrolled and the multicultural nature of society Residential and Teaching Assistants:
35 35 The school encourages me to provide learning opportunities to the students that include a variety of experiences which reflect the diversity of the students enrolled and the multicultural nature of society School Day Staff:
36 36 The school provides sufficient resources for cottage staff to meet the needs of students. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
37 37 The school provides sufficient resources for classroom to meet the needs of students. School Day Staff:
38 38 The school s mission accurately reflects what is actually happening in Educational Programs. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
39 39 The school s mission accurately reflects what is actually happening in Educational Programs School Day Staff:
40 40 The admission process is effective in enrolling students who are appropriate for the programs and likely to benefit from their experience both at school and in the cottages. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
41 41 The admission process is effective in enrolling students who are appropriate for the programs and likely to benefit from their experience both at school and in the cottages. School Day Staff
42 42 The cottages are safe, well-organized places that nurture learning. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
43 43 The school is safe, well-organized places that nurtures learning. School Day Staff:
44 44 The cottages are clean and well maintained. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
45 45 The school facilities/classrooms are clean and well maintained. School Day Staff:
46 46 The School maintains a system for internal communication that is effective. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
47 47 The School maintains a system for internal communication that is effective. School Day Staff:
48 48 The school maintains a system for external communication that is effective. School Day Staff
49 49 Staff evaluation at the school is clear, fair, and helpful to my professional development. Residential & Teaching Assistants:
50 50 Staff evaluation at the school is clear, fair, and helpful to my professional development School Day Staff:
