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IDEA Partnership 1
Self-determination and Youth Investment
Pathway to Success for all Students including Those with Disabilities
November 2011
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The IDEA Partnership acknowledges the contributions of cross-stakeholders, including persons representing,
Teachers, General Education Administrators, Special Education Administrators, Related Service Personnel, Families and youth,, Higher education , and Technical Assistance Providers
-and-is deeply grateful to Project Unify of the Kennedy Foundation /Special Olympics for its leadership and facilitation of this collaborative effort.
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Agenda
Definition Rationale Key elements Implementation issues Additional Resources
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Cradle to College and/or Career…
Aligns services Public and private School and community
Supports success Academic Social Occupational
Benefits child/young adult and community
Why to / ?
Remain in school Good attendance Active learning
Go on to college or advanced training Get and keep a job Live independently Give back to the community
High School Graduation
Why to / ?
Remain in school Good attendance Active learning
Go on to college or advanced training Get and keep a job Live independently Give back to the community
High School Graduation
Students must demonstrate…
Academics Choice-making Decision-making Problem-solving Goal-setting Self-awareness Self-advocacy and leadership
Dropping out…
7,000 leave school each day
At this rate: 13 million will leave school in the next decade
Economic impact (2009 dropouts) Each costs the nation
over $260,000 over his/her lifetime
If all had graduated, benefit of $335 billion to nation’s economy over their lifetimes
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Most likely to drop out…
Academic performance Low grades Low test scores F’s in English
and Math Few credits Retention
Educational engagement Low engagement High absenteeism Poor school behavior Low extracurricular
participation Poor relationships with
teachers and peers
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Expected outcomes…
Remain in school Good attendance Active learning
Go on to college or advanced training
Obtain and keep a job
Live independently
Give back to the community
High School Graduation
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Key elements…
Collaboration School Family Agencies
Clear communication Culture and language Use of technology
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Support providers…
Schools Title I, IDEA, Gifted, etc. Breakfast and lunch programs
Families Agency after-school programs School-based mental health Medical health Etc.
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High School
Last stepping stone into post-secondary education, employment, and adulthood
Preparation for systems of the future
Focus on transferable skills
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Key elements… high school
Academic rigor
Curricular integration / transition services Self-advocacy Career shadowing and work opportunities Post-secondary education options Mentoring and coaching
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Support providers…
Schools Families Mentor programs / job-shadowing programs Higher Education Vocational Rehabilitation Juvenile Justice / Probation Etc.
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Key elements… post-secondary & employment Self-determination
Empowerment
Self-advocacy
Mentoring and coaching
Social networks
Mental health services
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Support providers…
Colleges and universities
Technical schools
Internships
Military
Community agencies and work places
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Critical Skills Frequently Overlooked
Self-determination Empowerment
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Self-determination is…
a concept reflecting the belief that all individuals have the right to direct their own lives.
Students who have self-determination skills have a stronger chance of being successful in making the transition to adulthood, including employment and independence
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Self-Determination Is Learned…
through real-world experience, which inherently involves taking risks, making mistakes, reflecting on outcomes testing his or her strengths and limitations identifying appropriate short- and long-term
goals. and open, supportive acknowledgement and
discussion of their disability.
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Tips for Promoting Self-Determination in Youth with Disabilities
Promote Choice Making Encourage Exploration of Possibilities Promote Reasonable Risk Taking Encourage Problem Solving Promote Self Advocacy Facilitate Development of Self-Esteem Develop Goal Setting and Planning Help Youth Understand Their Disabilities
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Empowerment is…
a process which helps people gain power. People who are empowered have the knowledge and ability to lead.
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What does it mean to be empowered?
Taking responsibility for your choices and decisions
Working toward your goals Having confidence and pride in your
abilities Living with enthusiasm and passion Knowing how your actions affect others
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Empowerment includes having…
access to information decision-making power a range of options from which to make
choices a positive outlook on being able to make
change the ability to increase one’s self image and
overcome stereotypes of discrimination.
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When are you NOT empowered?
When you do whatever you want whenever you want and ignore expectations and rules
When you bypass everyone who will say “no” so you can get your own way
When you only do the easy
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Being successful in making the transition to adulthood, including employment and independence requires systems change.
All levels in the process must include…
Collaboration
Coordination
Continuity
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…to create seamless systems of service
Clearly articulated from level to level
Systems that… Value, honor and support all youth Coordinate agency resources Support smooth transitions from year to year,
developmental level to developmental level Emphasize child/youth growth in
Academics Social/emotional well being Health and fitness Civic responsibility
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Systems that focus on…
Balance Academic & social/emotional skills Physical & mental health Family life and building independence
Intentional transition plans from the beginning Collaboration
Families, schools, agencies, community services Shared resources & responsibility
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Your involvement is key to the success of all our children and
young adults!
Additional resources
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The IDEA Partnership www.ideapartnership.org
Project Unify of the Kennedy Foundation /Special Olympics www.specialolympics.org/projectunify.aspx
Breaking Ranks http://www.nassp.org/tabid/3162/default.aspx
Breaking Ranks in the Middle School http://www.nassp.org/Portals/0/Content/53495.pdf
Ready by 21, Forum for Youth Investment http://www.forumfyi.org/readyby21
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Reflections!
Questions?
Discussion.? !.
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