“TAKING IT TO SCALE” A Statewide Model For Delivering Transition Services presented at 2007 CEC Annual Convention April 18-21, 2007 Louisville, Kentucky by Michael Johnson, M.Ed. Lauren Lindstrom, Ph.D. Peter FitzGerald, M.A.

Welcome and Introductions…

Why focus on Transition? IDEIA provisions for transition services IDEIA provisions for transition services Vocational Rehabilitation focus on youth Vocational Rehabilitation focus on youth Need for collaboration to improve outcomes for youth with disabilities Need for collaboration to improve outcomes for youth with disabilities

Youth Transition Program (YTP) Oregon’s YTP began in 1990 in 8 school districts with a 4 year OSERS grant + state funds Oregon’s YTP began in 1990 in 8 school districts with a 4 year OSERS grant + state funds YTP is a Partnership including: YTP is a Partnership including: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Oregon Department of Education University of Oregon Local Public Schools Over the last 17 years, YTP has provided direct services and OVRS access to over 8000 students with disabilities Over the last 17 years, YTP has provided direct services and OVRS access to over 8000 students with disabilities

Youth Transition Program Has been implemented in over 80% of Oregon high schools Has been implemented in over 80% of Oregon high schools Sites receive materials, training, evaluation, and technical assistance Sites receive materials, training, evaluation, and technical assistance

MAP OF OREGON

Program Goals Prepare high school youth with disabilities for employment or career related post secondary education or training. (Service delivery) Prepare high school youth with disabilities for employment or career related post secondary education or training. (Service delivery) Create a new pattern of service and systems change within schools and communities. (Systems change) Create a new pattern of service and systems change within schools and communities. (Systems change)

Students Served

Barriers at Entry

Outcome Data (July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2005) One year after program exit

Return on Investment During the Biennium, a total of 425 youth were employed at exit. During the Biennium, a total of 425 youth were employed at exit. The estimated tax revenue per month through this employment was $108,642. The estimated tax revenue per month through this employment was $108,642. Projected across the biennium (24 months), these youth generated roughly $2,607,402 in tax revenue. Projected across the biennium (24 months), these youth generated roughly $2,607,402 in tax revenue.

NEW PATTERN OF SERVICE Local teams include : Local teams include : OVRS Counselor District Transition Specialist YTP student (and family) Team collaborates in providing: Team collaborates in providing: Screening and Referral Transition Planning Instruction and Work Experience Support Services Job Placement Follow-up

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Key Features of YTP Model State level support State level support Matching funding model Matching funding model Dedicated school staff time Dedicated school staff time Collaboration with support agencies Collaboration with support agencies

Career development services Paid employment Positive adult mentoring Flexibility and adaptability per community Key Features (continued)

Nuts and Bolts of a YTP Program FOR STATEWIDE IMPACT: State Level Support From OVRS and DOE Training and Technical Assistance Maintenance of a Database Formal Request for Proposal Process Performance-based Funding

FOR LOCAL IMPACT: LEA Administrative Support Effective Transition Assessment by LEA Trust and Collaboration Between OVRS and LEA Coordinated Services w/in Schools and Community Support from Business Community Nuts and Bolts of a YTP Program

 Could this work in your state?  What other information would you need?  What challenges would you encounter? Nuts and Bolts of a YTP Program

Questions, Answers, Comments…

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