passport to success: a collaboration between agencies
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Passport to Success:A Collaboration Between
Agencies
Initial Partners
• Bellevue School District
• Workforce Development Council, King County
• D.S.H.S. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• WorkSource Redmond
• Center for Change in Transition Services, Seattle University
History• Post school data collected in Washington
State indicated less than 50% of special education graduates had established linkages with agencies in their communities.
• Data indicated that teachers were unaware of WorkSource services.
• Data indicated that “DVR” was identified as a linkage on the IEP but little efforts were made to connect students.
History, Continued
• WDC, King County, grant available.
• Grant was written by the Center for Change and Bellevue School District.
• CCTS provided technical assistance, training and research.
• WDC personnel provided additional support.
• DVR provided technical assistance and support.
Student Goals
• Students in special education in will utilize WorkSource services.
• Students will connect with DVR and other community agencies/resources while still in school.
• Students will develop a plan for life after high school.
• Post-school outcomes will increase for student in special education.
Student Activities
• Participate in Job Hunter workshops at WorkSource.
• Participate in “Project Me.”
• Participate in Magellan vocational assessment.
• Develop a portfolio.
• Complete Passport.
• Final Presentation.
Staff Goals
• Educators, WorkSource and DVR personnel will: • Participate in training opportunities.• Collaborate to share information about
agencies.• Collaborate to replicate model.
Year 1: 2002-2003
• 1 High School – Sammamish
• High School selection – • 12.8% K-12 Special Education
• 4.6% GraduatesPost-school status report, 2003,
www.seattleu.edu/ccts
• 3 classes, 30 students
Year 1: Lessons Learned
Teachers - pre-teach curriculum. Students - limited community
knowledge & awareness. Professional partners - different
language and understanding of agency. Continue juice and cookies. Build relationships. Student pride in program
• T-shirts, brochures, Passports, Program symbol, “thank you” notes
Year 2: 2003-2004
• 5 Bellevue High Schools (50-75 students).
• 6 workshops at WorkSource (per school).
• Year long project.
• Internships, community assessments.
• Employer Fair for students (spring).
Year 2: Goals
• In-service to partners.
• Monthly meetings • WorkSource and school staff prepare
for youth visits.• Technical assistance team reviews
progress, provides updates and problem solves with teachers and WorkSource instructors.
Year 2: Lessons Learned
• Knowledge of agencies increasing.• Staff connection facilitates student
connections.• Planning team is critical.• Intense administrative support.• Collaboration of resources. • Community involvement.• Continue juice and cookies (building
relationships).
Year 3: 2004-2005
• Passport to Success replicated with 7 teams across Washington.
• Two day training on curricula, vocational assessment (Magellan) and action planning.
• Follow up technical support.
7 Teams
• Hoquiam
• Yakima
• Wenatchee
• Arlington
• Mount Vernon
• Evergreen, Vancouver
• Seattle
Results to date: Youth
• Graduates have employment contacts in the community upon leaving schools.
• Employment before graduating.
• Unforeseen positive family affect.
• Potential decrease of drop-outs.
Results to Date: Staff
• Staff have developed working relationships that have increased collaboration and student support.
• Staff understands strengths and limitations of the other agencies.
• Students witness staff coordination and collaboration.
Percentage of Students in Special Education Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education from 2001-2004: Comparison of Bellevue SD &
Washington State
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Enrolled inPost-SecondaryEd.
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Ed.
44% 31% 44% 33% 52% 30% 54% 29%
BSD State BSD State BSD State BSD State
2001 2002 2003 2004
Percentage of Students in Special Education who are Employed after High School from 2001-2004: Comparison of Bellevue SD &
Washington State
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20%
40%
60%
80%
Employed
Employed 74% 59% 44% 57% 46% 53% 54% 55%
BSD State BSD State BSD State BSD State
2001 2002 2003 2004
Rate of Students in Special Education that are Engaged from 2001-2004: Comparison of Bellevue SD & Washington State
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20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Engaged
Engaged 89% 74% 72% 73% 72% 70% 81% 73%
BSD State BSD State BSD State BSD State
2001 2002 2003 2004
Percentage of Students in Special Education who had an Agency Connection Recommended on the Final IEP from 2001-2004:
Comparison of Bellevue SD & Washington State
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
AgencyConnectionRecommended on FinalIEP
Agency ConnectionRecommended onFinal IEP
62% 56% 64% 57% 87% 68% 95% 73%
BSD State BSD State BSD State BSD State
2001 2002 2003 2004
Website Information
• http://www.seattleu.edu/ccts
• Exemplary Practices• Puget Sound ESD • Bellevue
Contact Information
• Dr. Cinda Johnson
Seattle [email protected]
• Jennifer MarshDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation