Service Collaboration & Linkages to Achieve Seamless Transition from School to Career Outcomes Debra Martin Luecking Senior Executive for LueMar Consulting Group October 29, 2013

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Known Barriers (compared to nondisabled peers) Less likely to finish high school Less likely to pursue postsecondary education More likely to be unemployed for much of their adult life Some will need connections to ongoing support

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Known Barriers Sporadic work experiences & employment Gaps & lack of coordination in school-based services Limited participation in own transition planning Variable engagement of families in transition planning Sporadic, disjointed, or even nonexistent connections to post-school supports

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Bridge the Gap

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Research-based Transition Components & Services 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

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Seamless Transition Flow of Student Services 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) Paid Employment Linkages 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 or Sec. 504 plan Eligible for VR service In paid 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 developmentHealth & Social Linkages Family Support/ParticipationPublic Benefits Management (all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Seamless Transition is….. 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.

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What is Seamless Transition? For the exiting student: The Next Day is the Same as the Day Before

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © 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!

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Beliefs The aspirations, skills, and positive attributes of a job seeker must match the needs, expectations, and workplace culture of the employer

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Beliefs Job seekers need to be actively involved in decisions made about their future and empowered to make these decisio ns

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Beliefs Effective job development is highly individualized

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Beliefs No one agency can do it alone—linkage with school and other key partners is critical

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Expected Key Outcomes At the Point of Transition Early VR involvement Early Community Provider involvement Positive personal career planning Individualized paid work experiences Individualized paid inclusive job Supports in place prior to exit

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Expected Key Outcomes Longer Term Collaborative teaming Systematic delivery of model sustained Maintaining individualized paid inclusive job Successful VR case closure Ongoing support needs maintained Career advancement services available

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Features of Seamless Transition Model 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

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Flow of Student Services (10 th grade or 3 years prior to exit) Service Outcomes 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)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Flow of Student Services (11 th Grade or 2 years prior to exit) Service Outcomes VR 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)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Flow of Student Services (12 th Grade or 1 year prior to exit) Service Outcomes Paid Employment Linkages Direct Services Paid Employment Supports Health & Social Linkages Public Benefits Management ( all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Flow of Student Services (post School Completion) Service Outcomes (2 yrs beyond high school) Post school Follow Up Direct Services In paid employment receiving supports from CRP (if needed) or Enrolled postsecondary education receiving supports from Disability campus services (as needed/as requested)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Direction ……. How do we get there?

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Key Informing Groups Students Families Instructional Staff VR System Agency Staff (DD,MH,SSA) Local Providers (CRPs, CILs, Parent Networks, CC/Univ)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © D E M A N D Local Project Management Team Local Project Management Team Supply and Demand 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 S U P P L Y

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Braiding of Critical Resources TimelineComponentsResource 10 th gradeDiscovery Education 10 th gradeDiscovery – Unpaid Work Experiences Education 11 th gradeDiscovery – Individualized Paid Work Experience VR & WIA - CRP 12 th gradeIndividualized Paid, Inclusive Employment VR - CRP 12 th grade – post-school Workplace Supports – IntensiveVR - CRP Post-schoolWorkplace Supports – OngoingDD or MH

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Research to Application Case Study: Maryland Seamless Transition Collaborative

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Expected and Final Outcomes Expected OutcomesFinal Outcomes 2007 – students experience the Model All exit students 451 enrolled 365 active 204 (56%) Achieve Seamless Transition In competitive employment Enrolled in postsecondary education Or both 137 (67%) 66 (32%) 46 (23%) 25 (12%) System connections in place: VR open case Community providers 193 (95%) 151 (74%)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Expected and Final Outcomes Cont. Remain in transition at high school exit67 (33%) Status at the point of transition: Linked to VR Linked to CRP Participated in summer youth employment 60 (90%) 52 (78%) 41 (61%)

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Diversity of the Model student populations Seamless Transition by Exit Document Diploma 88/131 (67.2%)  41 enrolled in PSE  22 in competitive employment  25 in PSE & competitive employment Certificate 49/73 (67.1%)  44 in competitive employment  5 in PSE Disabilities & Seamless Transition outcomes

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © System Outcomes Instituted VR policy of early engagement, 2 years from exit VR piloting transition services fee schedule that embraces work experiences/job before exit CRPS are active employment partners with VR and LEAs

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © System Outcomes (cont.) Sustained teams to manage seamless transition for students Some LEAs have expanded model to all high schools, all students In 2013, more counties are receiving technical assistance to achieve seamless transitions

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Seamless Transition Meets Sam no work experience at age 18. perceived “too disabled to work.” unpaid work experiences referred to VR for summer youth employment last year employed in 2 jobs At graduation, same jobs, same adult agency supporting him.

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