Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Transition Partners in Action 6 th National Organizational Change Forum September 23, 2010 Debra Martin Luecking, Ed.D. Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Effective Transition Practices 1.Student centered planning 2.Youth empowerment 3.Individualized career/work experiences 4.Paid inclusive employment 5.Family support and participation 6.Inter-agency collaboration and service coordination National Collaborative on Disability, 2008 Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Collaboration has been defined as A mutually beneficial relationship working toward common goals by sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability (Chrislip & Larson, 1994) An activity that is essential for sustaining interagency programs and eventually achieving system reform, the fundamental requirement for seamless transition (Certo & Luecking, 2006) Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Maryland Seamless Transition Collaborative Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) What is Seamless Transition? For the exiting student: The Next Day is the Same as the Day Before Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) 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. Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Case Study Service collaboration yields Seamless Transition Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) MSTC Model Student Services Flow Chart Service Outcomes Direct Services 10th Grade (or 3 yrs prior to exit) ENROLL 11th Grade (or 2 yrs prior to exit) DORS opens case Applications for Post school 12th Grade (or 1 yr prior to exit) Paid Employment Linkages Post School Completion (2 yrs beyond high school) Post school Follow Up Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) What we believe Theres a job for everyone who wants one, regardless of disability, need for support, or economic vitality of their community Work is Good! Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Beliefs Job seekers need to be actively involved in decisions made about their future and empowered to make these decisions The aspirations, skills, and positive attributes of a job seeker must match the needs, expectations, and workplace culture of the employer Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Beliefs Effective job development is highly individualized No one agency can do it alonelinkage with school and other key partners is critical Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Employment Process Get to Know the Job Seeker Plan for the job search Make employer contacts Match employer and job seeker needs Negotiate the job The Hire! Provide Workplace Supports Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) S U P P L Y D E M A N D Local Project Management Team Local Project Management Team 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 Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) MSTC Services & Lead Partner Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Collaborative Teaming Learned Together DevelopedImplementedChanged Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Primary Transition Partners: Interactions & Connections CRP DDA VR School Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Transition Partners: Interactions & Connections DD Agency VR Agency Community Rehabilitation Provider Postsecondary Education One Stop LEA before MSTC during MSTC Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) How are CRPs Building Capacity? Buying into awareness and skill training Changing Mindset: There is a Job For Everyone who wants one Embracing It Takes a Village Linking early and often 0ffering person-centered services Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) How are CRPs Building Capacity? Using VR services Appointing lead person to interface with school and VR Learning to work in the community Learning how to assist student self-discover Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) How is VR Building Capacity? Early involvement Transition Counselors assigned to each school Direct services delivered until DD services begin Investing in summer youth employment Investing in CRPs build capacity to sustain model services Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) High School Completers: 48 LinkagesHS Completion Career Goals Outcomes VR, DD, PSE, CRP, Employers Diploma (33) PSE (12) PSE (12) Certificate (15) Employment (20) 3 rd qtr, 2010 Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) No. of students: 160 Age range: Students At Entry Students After Receiving Services Educational Level 3 years from exit 2 years from exit 1 year from exit Post School 55.0% 25.6% 19.4% % 49.4% 30.6% Employment Status Never worked Employed Enrolled in PSE 51.9% 11.3% % 22.4% Linkages None VR DD MH CRPs PSE 39.4% % 20.0% % 9.4% 3 rd qtr,2010 Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Measure : ServicesStudents At Entry Students Receiving Services Individualized support team Self-determination instruction Personal career profile Student-led IEP % 63.1% 66.3% Pre-employment skills Work-based experiences Paid internship Job negotiations Workplace supports % 5.6% % 32.5% 40.0% 48.8% 36.3% 3 rd qtr, 2010 Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Case Study Service collaboration yields Seamless Transition Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) NEXT STEPS? What Action will you Take? Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking) Thank YOU! Debra Martin Luecking, Ed.D. Learn more about MSTC: Access Self-paced Transition modules and more: