June 2015 By Corissa Neufeldt Heidi DirkseGraw Debra Martin Luecking presenter at large Oregons Seamless Transition from School to Work Efforts Agenda Background Overview of Seamless Transition and the Model ID: 397449
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National APSE ConferenceJune 2015ByCorissa NeufeldtHeidi Dirkse-Graw Debra Martin Luecking (presenter at large)
Oregon's Seamless Transition from School to Work Efforts Slide2
AgendaBackgroundOverview of Seamless Transition and the Model
Identification and Organization of Pilot SitesOperationalizing the PilotSME’s and Training/Technical Assistance
Pilot Challenges, Successes and Ah-Ha’s
Data Outcomes
Local Sustainability and Going to ScaleState Sustainability and going to ScaleClosingSlide3
Background Oregon’s Employment First InitiativeEmployment First Policy – 2008Senate Bill 22 Legislation-2013
Executive Order 13-04 – April 2013Executive Order 15-01- February 2015Slide4
What is Seamless Transition?For the exiting student: The Next Day After High School is the Same as the Day Before
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015m Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional IndividualsSlide5
Seamless Transition…A sequential delivery of specific transition service features beginning in early high school and….the braiding of resources of transition partners
Resulting in uninterrupted, collaborative transition from public secondary education to employment and/or postsecondary education.
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015m Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional IndividualsSlide6
Known Barriers for Seamless TransitionGaps and lack of coordination in school-based services
Limited access to work experiences and employment services Insufficient post-school support services
Lack of connection with adult services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide7
What we believe…There’s a job for everyone who wants one, regardless of disability, need for support, or economic vitality of their communityWork is Good!
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Slide8
Beliefs…Job seekers need to be actively involved in decisions made about their future and empowered to make these decisionsEffective job development is highly individualizedLuecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Slide9
Beliefs…The aspirations, skills, and positive attributes of a job seeker must match the needs, expectations, and workplace culture of the employerNo one agency can do it alone—linkage with school and other key partners is critical
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals
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Expected Key OutcomesAt the Point of Transition Schools teaming with VR, community providerFamilies engaged in transition process
Early VR involvementEarly Community Provider involvementPositive personal career planning
Individualized paid work experiences
Individualized paid inclusive job
Supports in place prior to exitLuecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Slide11
Expected Key OutcomesLonger TermCollaborative teaming across key partners Systematic delivery of model sustainedBraiding of funding and resources
Maintaining individualized competitive integrated job Successful VR case closure Ongoing support needs maintained
Career advancement services available
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Slide12
Research Based Seamless Transition ModelBased on Guideposts for Success (NCWD/Y, 2005)Youth empowerment & self-determination
Work experiences & job developmentFamily supportsConnecting activities & systems linkages Social & health services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals
. Slide13
Features of Seamless Transition ModelCommunity-based integrated work experiences relevant to attaining adult employment Employment in integrated settings where they are hired by the employerNon-work activities in community settings
Adult provider working with school personnel before school exitCost sharing resources- LEA,VR, DD,MH
Outcome of paid work with supports in place
before
school exit Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Slide14
Service Outcomes
10th Grade
(or 3 yrs prior to exit)
ENROLL
11th Grade
(or 2 yrs prior to exit)
VR
opens case
Applications
for Post school
(DD,MH)
12th Grade
(or 1 yr prior to exit)
In Competitive
Integrated
Employment
(CIE)
Post School Completion
(2 yrs beyond high school)
Post school
Follow Up
Selection Criteria
Desire to participate
Need supports to seamlessly transition
Receiving Special Education services
Eligible for VR service
In CIE employment receiving supports from CRP (if needed)
or
Enrolled postsecondary education receiving supports from Disability campus services (as needed/as requested)
Direct Services
•
Self-determination instruction
• Positive personal/ career profile
• Work-based Experiences
•
Paid Employment Supports
DISCOVERY
PROCESS
Student-led IEP development
Health & Social Linkages
Family Support/Participation
Public Benefits Management
(all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)
Seamless Transition
Flow of Student Services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide15
Service Outcomes
10th Grade
(or 3 yrs prior to exit)
ENROLL
Selection Criteria
Desire to participate
Need supports to seamlessly transition
Receiving Special Education services
Eligible VR service
Direct Services
•
Self-determination self-advocacy instruction
• Positive personal / career profile
DISCOVERY PROCESS
Student-led IEP development
Family Support/Participation
(
all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)
Flow of Student Services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide16
Service OutcomesVR
11th Grade(or 2 yrs prior to exit)
VR opens case
Applications
for Post school
Direct Services
Work-based Experiences
Student-led IEP development
Family Support/Participation
(all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)
Flow of Student Services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide17
Service Outcomes
12th Grade(or 1 yr prior to exit)
In CIE
Direct Services
Paid Employment Supports
Health & Social Linkages
Public Benefits Management
(
all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)
Flow of Student Services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide18
Service Outcomes
Post School Completion(2 yrs beyond high school)Post school
Follow Up
Direct Services
In CIE receiving supports from CRP (if needed)
Flow of Student Services
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide19
S U P P L YD E M A N D
Local Project
Management Team
Independent Living Center
Assistive Technology
Center
LEA
Employer
Job Seeker
Community Rehabilitation Providers
Post Sec
Education
Social Security
One-Stop Career Center
Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Additional Resources
Linkage for operational or direct services
Potential resources for
Job Seeker
KEY
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model,
Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.Slide20
Oregon Innovation…Project Core Teams a subset of Local Employment First TeamsIdentify seamless transition policy and processes, andIdentify effective local collaboration strategiesSlide21
Funding SupportUS DOL, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) 2012 GrantOregon Department of Human Services (DHS)Local In-kind support from participating agenciesSlide22
Employment First Seamless Transition Pilot Teams SitesMultnomahUmatillaWashington
ClackamasSlide23
Key Informing GroupsStudents & Families5 school DistrictsVocational Rehabilitation
System Agency Staff (DD,MH,SSA)Employment ProvidersLocal Partners (Advocacy, CILs, Parent Networks)Slide24
Participating Students Year 1Students
Year Exiting
7
2014
23
2015
10
2016
5
2017
Luecking, D.M, (2014). Oregon Employment First Seamless Transition Project Year 1 Student Outcomes Report October 1, 2013 –September 30, 2014.Slide25
Participating Students Year 2Students
Year Exiting
21 (3 drop outs)
2015
12
2016
9 (so far)
2017
Data from Clackamas, Multnomah, Umatilla and Washington Co. Pilot Site Quarterly Reports January 1, 2015- March 31, 2015.Slide26
Leadership SupportUS DOL, ODEPEmployment First Seamless Transition Pilot (EFSTP) Project ManagerSubject Matter Experts (SME’s) State and Local Leadership (VR, DD, ED, Parent Network )Slide27
Operationalizing the PilotMonthly Team MeetingsQuarterly Community of Practice MeetingsAdministrative ResponsibilitiesQuarterly reports
Monthly Call-ins for LeadershipFidelity ScaleImplementation PlanSlide28
Subject Matter Experts (SME)…SME’s provide Training & Technical AssistanceDebra Martin Luecking, Marsha Threlkeld, & Ray JensenEach EFSTP team has SME support:
Objectives and expectations of pilotGuidance on best practicesStrategize state & local interagency policy and practice alignment (fidelity checklist & Implementation plan)
Understand and implement T & TA
Strategize local capacity buildingSlide29
Trainings…DiscoveryCustomized EmploymentFamily EngagementBehavioral Supports & Assistive Technology to support students with the most significant challenges to obtain CIE Slide30
Pilot ChallengesFundingService definitionsLow expectations of familiesFear of losing benefits
Transportation limitations of studentsCross agency collaborationSlide31
Pilot SuccessesDevelopment of team collaboration through shared vision, mission and planBraiding of interagency resourcesUnifying and Standardization of service provisionGetting students placed into jobsSlide32
Pilot Ah-Ha’s…Parental support impacts employment outcomesSharing success stories creates positive expectations for students Formal Discovery by a trained employment specialist can fast track job placementSlide33
Outcomes So Far…Clarifying local Roles and ResponsibilitiesDiscovery through CollaborationCustomized Employment Skills
Summer Youth Work Experience and ProtocolAlignment Recommendations to State Policy Makers – funding & protocol2014 Students Left School with Jobs
2015, 2016 and 2017 Students in Summer Youth Work ExperiencesSlide34
Data…Site
Discovery
Linked VR
Linked DD
Linked Provider
In Paid Work Experience
In Inclusive job*
*In follow up (post-graduation
Clackamas
20 Students
12
15
10
14
3
6/100%
6
Multnomah
12 Students
8
11
6
11
7
3/33% (1 in job at exit; 2 in job dev. Process)
2 (got jobs) 1 w/job in follow up.
3/100%
Umatilla
8 Students
7
1 (7 in process)
2 (4 in process)
1
0
2/100%
2
Washington
17 Students
10
14
13
11
2
2/100%
2
Total Students:
57
37/65%
48/84%
35/61%
37/65%
12/21%
13
13
Source: EFSTP January-March 2015 Site Progress Quarterly Report – Cumulative Student Data compiled by Debra Martin Luecking, EdD.Slide35
Local SustainabilityReference and update the Seamless Transition Site Implementation Plan regularlyIdentify roles and responsibilitiesCreate a yearly calendar of activities for the team
Continue monthly EF Seamless Transition Team meetingsTrack and plan student progressProblem solve issues and barriers
Celebrate successSlide36
State SustainabilityExpanding to other CountiesCapacity building, including engaging Work Force entities moreImportance of local leadership support
Maintaining Fidelity to the Seamless Transition Model: parent/family engagement Local interagency collaboration
Local MOU’s
Standardizing policies, procedures & tools (who, when, how, funding):
Discovery Work Experiences, including Summer Youth Work ExperiencesLinkages to adult servicesSlide37
Conclusion Add VideoSlide38Slide39
Contact InformationCorissa NeufeldtPolicy & Innovation CoordinatorDepartment of Human Services Employment First Initiative 503-945-6745 office
Corissa.Neufeldt@state.or.usHeidi Dirkse-Graw, M.S. CRC
President/CEO/Counselor
DIRKSE Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
503-516-8073 Officehttp://www.dirksecc.comDebra Martin Luecking, EdD
President, LueMar Consulting Group
301.803.0859 Cell
304.258.1569 Office
dluecking@luemarconsulting.com