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Centers Hatching Initiative for Realizing Potential

www.rcep6.org/il/chirp

Funded by RSA

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CURRENTS CHIRP Project Goals Training Process Materials Evaluations Housekeeping Introductions

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“We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees."  

(Switching supervisor, AT&T Long Lines Division)

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CURRENTS - Center for the Utilization of Rehabilitation Resources for Education, Networking, Training, and Service

We serve Region 6 though our various grants– Arkansas– Louisiana– New Mexico– Oklahoma– Texas

IL Net Independent Living Program serves Regions 6 & 8

University of Arkansas University of Arkansas CURRENTSCURRENTS

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The Basics – The Basics – CURRENTSCURRENTS

LEADERSHIP – A values-based skill set that includes systems thinking,

ethics guided decision making, creative problem solving, and responsible stewardship of Rehabilitation and Independent Living.

Customer SUPPORT – Activities and products designed to assist Region VI

customers in creating and or maintaining a comprehensive system of programs and personnel development.

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The Basics – The Basics – CURRENTSCURRENTS

RESPONSIVENESS – Activities and products designed in response to

customer feedback, specific requests, and emerging trends in the fields of rehabilitation and independent living.

TECHNOLOGY – The application of existing and emerging technologies

to enhance productivity and effectiveness of our customers.

www.rcep6.org

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Carri George Julie Ballinger

MeShelle Lincks

The TeamThe Team

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““It takes a village to raise a child.”It takes a village to raise a child.” PROJECT GOALSPROJECT GOALS

By focusing on the common goal of successfully transitioning young people with disabilities to adult roles in their communities we will:

Improve cooperative working relationships between CILs, the SILC, the DSU and other relevant agencies in the State of Texas

Develop tools, techniques and strategies for CILs to add value to transition services in the State of Texas.

Build communities of support for youth in transition by strengthening collaboration.

Develop evidence-based practices for replication across the country.

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Think Tank Developed Curriculum

• Collaboration with the Voc Rehab Program• How CILs can add value to the Youth Transition• Begin visioning and strategic planning

Texas Incubator Group Reviewed Curriculum

Begin Round I Training with Pilot CILsCBCIL – September 2006

Year 1Year 1

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Year 2Year 2

Complete Training with Pilot CILsPILC – December 2006ARCIL – January 2007

Think Tank, Texas Incubator & Pilot CILs provide feedback

Then we do Round I Training with rest of the Texas CIL

Pilot CILs assist and support

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Using the input & evaluation process (Think Tank, Texas Incubator, and Pilot CILs) will develop Round II Training

Marketing and Consultant SkillsYouth Self-Direction Skills

Do Round II TrainingPilot CILsRest of Texas CILs

Year 3Year 3

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Evaluate project goal attainment

Provide TA as needed

Think Tank will provide peer mentoring to other states

Texas CILs will peer mentor in the IL Net / APRIL Peer Mentoring Program

Web-based training and resources available

Year 4 & 5Year 4 & 5

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Round IRound I

Goals

for this

training

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CIL and VR staff = Collaboration

Develop vision & plan contributions = Adding value to youth transition process

Prepare take the lead in bringing other collaborators to the table

Why only CIL and VR Staff in this training?

Understand the Texas structure & legislative requirements of education transition services.

Focusing on Transition of Youth Focusing on Transition of Youth From School To Adult RolesFrom School To Adult Roles

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How Will We Accomplish These

Goals?

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Begin Collaboration ProcessDevelop a Common VisionTexas Youth Transition Vital InformationExamine Presents Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Define Your Unique Role in Youth Transitioning Begin Strategic Planning to Achieve Your Vision

Training ProcessTraining Process

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Handouts – Printed Materials and CD Evaluations – very important! Housekeeping

Bathrooms Snacks and Lunch

Introductions Let’s Begin!

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