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Establishing a National Community of Learners:
How the NLCSD Model has Supported Doctoral Candidates Through Collaboration,
Networking and Enrichment
Brooke Smith, Ph.D., COMS, Salus UniversityHeather Hayes, Washington University in St. Louis
Chris Brum, Boston CollegeRebecca Sheffield, Texas Tech University
Arlene Stredler-Brown, University of Northern Colorado
OSEP Project Directors’ MeetingWashington, D.C.
July 23, 2014
The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H325V090001. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government Project Officer, Glinda Hill.
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To increase the number and quality of leadership personnel competent in the areas of higher education and research to improve educational and support services for all individuals with sensory disabilities through specialized doctoral training.
NLCSD Mission
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NLCSD History
• Expansion of National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment (NCLVI) started 2005.
• NLCSD Began 1/2010
• Salus University is the coordinating center and fiscal agent.
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NLCSD Community• 23 Universities with doctoral programs in
DB, DHH, BVI (18 have Fellows)• 27 Fellows in 2 cohorts (4 DB, 11 DHH, 12 BVI) • 24 Public Advisory Council members
(advocacy, policy, parent & education groups)• 4 Leadership Team members
o Audrey Smith, BVIo Brooke Smith, BVI o John Killoran, DBo Heather Hayes, DHH
• OSEP Officer is Ms. Glinda Hill
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NLCSD Collaborative Model
Fellows
OSEP
SalusUniversity Consortium
Public Advisory Council
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Project Objectives
1. Produce doctoral leaders in D/HH, DB, B/VI 27 doctoral leaders
2. Create a working Consortium to design and implement a national, doctoral-level, leadership preparation program focusing on sensory disabilities
3. Develop and implement a Research-Based Enrichment Program
4. Create an inclusive Community of Learners!
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Projected Outcomes
The quality and quantity of
leadership will be greatly
augmented
Research till inform practice in
relation to teacher
preparation
Enhanced academic
performance of students.
•Program focus is low incidence sensory disabilities.•Target population is children who are:
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Blind and Visually Impaired • Deaf Blind
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Opportunities for Interactions
PACFellow-to-Fellow
Fellow-to-Faculty
Faculty-to-Faculty
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Enrichment Program
• Focus on research and leadership in sensory disabilities
• Year 1: Research in Low Incidence Populations
• Year 2: Development of a Research Topic
• Year 3: Grant Writing
• Year 4: The Professoriate
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Fellows’ Perspectives
Collaboration
Teaching & Learning
Professional Communities
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Questions for Discussion
1. What types of activities can leverage networking and facilitate collaboration?
2. How does this project differ from your existing leadership program?
3. What “lessons learned” from NLCSD can be used in your program?