1. Improving Post-School Outcomes for Youth with Mental Health Issues Improving Post-School Outcomes for Youth with Mental Health Issues Secondary Transition State Planning Institute May 2010 Pattie Johnson, TRI-WOU 503-838-8779 johnsop@wou.edu Jackie Burr, ODE-OSLP 503-947-5639 Jackie.burr@state.or.us

2. Assumptions Students with Mental Health issues are not directly identifiable through categories while in school. Classification used for this data summary primarily includes the category of Emotional Disturbance (ED). Oregon data will combine students who were recorded as ED either as a primary or a secondary disability. Oregon does not use the Multiple Disability category.

3. Oregon and National Comparison Data source: IDEAData.org website was used for disability and placement data 2004-05 through 2008-09. Part B, 6-21

4. Oregon and National Comparison Data source: IDEAData.org website was used for disability and placement data 2004-05 through 2008-09. Part B, 6-21

5. Oregon Frequency of Occurrence The number of students reported with ED has been increasing slightly. More than one third of youth with ED have additional disabilities. More youth with ED participate in Free & Reduced Lunch than any other Disability group (68%). Data source: The Oregon SpEd Multi-Year Database (MYDB) was used to generate 2001-02 through 2008-09 data charts, Ages 5-21

6. Oregon Assessment Almost 30% of ED students met or exceeded the standards on their most recent statewide math assessment. Almost 40% of ED students met or exceeded the standards on their most recent statewide reading assessment. Data source: The Oregon MYDB was used to generate 2006-07 through 2009-10 data grades 4-12

7. Oregon Discipline — Stability More than 25% of ED students experienced Out of School Suspension the previous school year ED students are the most likely to move from district to district. Almost 15% of the ED students were not in the same district the previous school year Data source: The Oregon MYDB was used to generate 2009-2010 discipline and stability data, grades 4-12

8. Oregon Multiple Years in 12 th Grade Students reported on this graph are all in 12 th grade. Some are in their 5 th, 6 th or 7 th year of High School. For those ED students still in school in 12 th grade, many will stay an additional year. Data source: The Oregon MYDB was used to generate report on students reported in 12 th grade in 2009-10.

9. Oregon Graduation—Dropout Graduation Rate (ESEA) = ED 50% (All 72%) Drop Out Rate (ESEA) = ED 9% (All 5%) Students finishing school by leaving with alternate diplomas or aging out are not included, only those graduating with a regular diploma and dropping out are shown Oregon will be reporting graduation using the cohort method in the future, requiring the student to finish in 4 years. Data source: The General Education High School Completer and Early Leaver (ESEA) data collections were used for the Graduation and Drop Out Rates in 2008-09.

10. Oregon Related Services High School Counselors are often the first group to be laid off during Economic Recession Psychological Services are funded through an alternative source (regional services) Oregon is changing policies in Mental Health service delivery models In Oregon, Long Term Care and Treatment slots are being reduced with youth being returned to districts Data source: The Oregon Multi-Year Database (MYDB) was used to generate 2001-02 through 2008-09 data charts, Ages 5-21

11. Oregon One Year Later Post School Outcome Follow up interviews were conducted with 1921 students one year after leaving school 158 students with ED as their primary disability were interviewed Of the 158 ED students, 44 were also interviewed before they left school in an Exit interview Oregon tracks both SPP/APR definitions of ‘Engagement’ (Federal) but also tracks all jobs and schooling for district reporting (District).

12. Oregon PSO Demographics All (1921)ED (158) Regular Diploma60% 49% Modified Diploma13% Certificate/MaxAge10% Drop Out17% 28% Engaged76%70%

13. Oregon PSO Engagement All (1921)ED (158) Work only36%30% School only16%21% Work and school25%20% Neither24%30% Engaged76%70%

14. Oregon PSO Employment Federal ( includes competitive setting and military) District (includes any and all paid work) Employed at some time49%64% Current38% No longer working26% Of the 41 ED students no longer working, 32 had been in competitive settings.

15. Oregon PSO Reason for not working All (1921)ED (158) In school8%9% Hadn’t found job6%9% Disability3% Don’t want/need job2%3% Baby or family2%4% Needed help or skills1%2% Incarcerated<1% 2%

16. Oregon PSO Education Federal (Includes 2 and 4 year universities, community colleges and technical schools) District (Includes any and all educational training) In school at some time40%48% Current34% No longer in school14% Of the 20 ED students no longer in school: 3 had worked on high school completion document (GED) 10 were in CC or technical program 7 had been in a short term job training program

17. Oregon PSO Independent Living All (1921)ED (158) Live with family69%65% Campus or Base6%3% Independent /friend21%23% Foster/group home3%4% Jail<1%1% Homeless1% 3% All (1921)ED (158) Have Driver’s License50% 35% Have Learners Permit5%6%

18. Oregon Agency Supports Follow Up Interview-All Exit InterviewFollow up Do independently DO INDEPENDENTLY? FEEL YOU CAN DO INDEPENDENTLY? HAS HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING HELPED? DO INDEPENDENTLY? Number of ED students15844 Money Management78%77%48%84% Grocery Shopping82%89%32%84% House Keeping86%87%21%93% Meal Preparation87%86%39%91% Transportation82%80%32%91% Recreation89%91%43%93% Receive assistance RECEIVED ASSISTANCE? GET OR PLAN TO GET ASSISTANCE? KNOW NAME OF CONTACT PERSON? RECEIVED ASSISTANCE? Social Security26%34%16%23% Developmental Disabilities6%7%5%2% Vocational Rehabilitation17%23%21% Adult/Family Services17%11%7% OR trail card27% 9% 16% College disability services11%16% Loans/Financial Aid5%21%