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National APSE Conference
June 2015
By
Corissa Neufeldt
Heidi Dirkse-Graw
Debra Martin Luecking (presenter at large)
Oregon's Seamless Transition from School to Work Efforts
Agenda
► Background
► Overview of Seamless Transition and the Model
► Identification and Organization of Pilot Sites
► Operationalizing the Pilot
► SME’s and Training/Technical Assistance
► Pilot Challenges, Successes and Ah-Ha’s
► Data Outcomes
► Local Sustainability and Going to Scale
► State Sustainability and going to Scale
► Closing
Background Oregon’s Employment First Initiative
►Employment First Policy – 2008►Senate Bill 22 Legislation-2013►Executive Order 13-04 – April 2013►Executive Order 15-01- February 2015
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 Individuals
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 Individuals
Known Barriers for Seamless Transition
►Gaps 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.
What we believe…
There’s a job for everyone who wants one, regardless of disability, need for support, or economic vitality of their community
Work is Good!Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.
Beliefs…
►Job seekers need to be actively involved in decisions made about their future and empowered to make these decisions
►Effective job development is highly individualized
Luecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.
Beliefs…
►The aspirations, skills, and positive attributes of a job seeker must match the needs, expectations, and workplace culture of the employer
►No 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.
Expected Key Outcomes
At the Point of Transition ► Schools teaming with VR, community provider
► Families engaged in transition process
► Early VR involvement
► Early Community Provider involvement
► Positive 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.
Expected Key Outcomes
Longer Term►Collaborative teaming across key partners ►Systematic delivery of model sustained►Braiding of funding and resources ►Maintaining individualized competitive integrated job ►Successful VR case closure ►Ongoing support needs maintained ►Career advancement services availableLuecking, D.M. & Luecking, R., 2015, Translating Research into a Seamless Transition Model, Career Development
and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.
Research Based Seamless Transition Model
Based on Guideposts for Success
(NCWD/Y, 2005)►Youth empowerment & self-determination►Work experiences & job development►Family supports►Connecting 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.
Features of Seamless Transition Model
► Community-based integrated work experiences relevant to attaining adult employment
► Employment in integrated settings where they are hired by the employer
► Non-work activities in community settings
► Adult provider working with school personnel before school exit
► Cost 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.
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
10th Grade(or 3 yrs prior to exit)
ENROLL
11th Grade(or 2 yrs prior to exit)
VR opens case
Applicationsfor 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 schoolFollow 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)
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
• 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.
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
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
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
• 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.
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
VRVR
11th Grade(or 2 yrs prior to exit)
VR opens caseApplications
for Post school
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
Work-based ExperiencesStudent-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.
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
12th Grade(or 1 yr prior to exit)
In CIE
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
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.
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
Post School Completion(2 yrs beyond high school)
Post schoolFollow Up
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
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.
S U P P L Y
D E M A N D
Local Project Management Team
Local Project Management Team
Independent Living Center
Assistive Technology
Center
LEA
EmployerJob 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.
Oregon Innovation…
►Project Core Teams a subset of Local Employment First Teams
►Identify seamless transition policy and processes, and
►Identify effective local collaboration strategies
Funding Support
►US DOL, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) 2012 Grant
►Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
►Local In-kind support from participating agencies
Employment First Seamless Transition Pilot Teams Sites
►Multnomah►Umatilla►Washington ►Clackamas
Key Informing Groups
►Students & Families►5 school Districts►Vocational Rehabilitation►System Agency Staff (DD,MH,SSA)►Employment Providers►Local Partners (Advocacy, CILs, Parent
Networks)
Participating Students Year 1
Students Year Exiting7 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.
Participating Students Year 2
Students 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.
Leadership Support
►US DOL, ODEP
►Employment First Seamless Transition Pilot (EFSTP) Project Manager
►Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)
►State and Local Leadership (VR, DD, ED, Parent Network )
Operationalizing the Pilot
►Monthly Team Meetings►Quarterly Community of Practice Meetings►Administrative Responsibilities
>Quarterly reports>Monthly Call-ins for Leadership>Fidelity Scale>Implementation Plan
Subject Matter Experts (SME)…
►SME’s provide Training & Technical Assistance
> Debra Martin Luecking, Marsha Threlkeld, & Ray Jensen
►Each EFSTP team has SME support:
> Objectives and expectations of pilot
> Guidance on best practices
> Strategize state & local interagency policy and practice alignment (fidelity checklist & Implementation plan)
> Understand and implement T & TA
> Strategize local capacity building
Trainings…
►Discovery
►Customized Employment
►Family Engagement
►Behavioral Supports & Assistive Technology to support students with the most significant challenges to obtain CIE
Pilot Challenges
►Funding
►Service definitions
►Low expectations of families
►Fear of losing benefits
►Transportation limitations of students
►Cross agency collaboration
Pilot Successes
►Development of team collaboration through shared vision, mission and plan
►Braiding of interagency resources
►Unifying and Standardization of service provision
►Getting students placed into jobs
Pilot Ah-Ha’s…
►Parental support impacts employment outcomes
►Sharing success stories creates positive expectations for students
►Formal Discovery by a trained employment specialist can fast track job placement
Outcomes So Far…
►Clarifying local Roles and Responsibilities
►Discovery through Collaboration
►Customized Employment Skills
►Summer Youth Work Experience and Protocol
►Alignment Recommendations to State Policy Makers – funding & protocol
►2014 Students Left School with Jobs
►2015, 2016 and 2017 Students in Summer Youth Work Experiences
Data…Site Discovery Linked
VRLinked DD
Linked Provider
In Paid Work Experience
In Inclusive job*
*In follow up (post-graduation
Clackamas20 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 Students10 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.
Local Sustainability
►Reference and update the Seamless Transition Site Implementation Plan regularly
►Identify roles and responsibilities
►Create a yearly calendar of activities for the team
►Continue monthly EF Seamless Transition Team meetings> Track and plan student progress
> Problem solve issues and barriers
> Celebrate success
State Sustainability► Expanding to other Counties
► Capacity building, including engaging Work Force entities more
► Importance 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 Experiences> Linkages to adult services
Conclusion
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Contact InformationCorissa Neufeldt
Policy & Innovation Coordinator
Department of Human Services
Employment First Initiative
503-945-6745 office
Heidi Dirkse-Graw, M.S. CRC
President/CEO/Counselor
DIRKSE Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
503-516-8073 Office
http://www.dirksecc.com
Debra Martin Luecking, EdD
President, LueMar Consulting Group301.803.0859 Cell304.258.1569 Office