Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking)

Transition Partners in Action 6th 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)

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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 StudyService collaboration yields Seamless Transition

Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking)

MSTC ModelStudent Services Flow Chart

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Direct Services

10th Grade(or 3 yrs prior to exit)

ENROLL

11th Grade(or 2 yrs prior to exit)

DORS openscase

Applicationsfor Post school

12th Grade(or 1 yr prior to exit)

PaidEmployment

Linkages

Post School Completion(2 yrs beyond high school)

Post schoolFollow Up

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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!

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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

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Beliefs• Effective job development is highly

individualized• No one agency can do it alone—linkage with

school and other key partners is critical

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Employment Process

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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

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MSTC Services & Lead Partner

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Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking)

Primary Transition Partners: Interactions & Connections

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Transition Partners: Interactions & Connections

DD AgencyDD AgencyVR AgencyVR Agency

Community Rehabilitation Provider

Community Rehabilitation Provider

Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary Education

One StopOne Stop

LEALEA

before MSTC

during MSTC

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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

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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

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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

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High School Completers: 48Linkages HS

CompletionCareer Goals

Outcomes

VR, DD, PSE, CRP, Employers

Diploma (33)

PSE (12)

PSE (12)

Certificate (15)

Employment (20)

Employment (20)

3rd qtr, 2010

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No. of students: 160 Age range: 16-21

Students At Entry

Students After Receiving Services

Educational Level3 years from exit 2 years from exit1 year from exitPost School

55.0%25.6%19.4%-

20.0%49.4%

30.6%

Employment StatusNever worked EmployedEnrolled in PSE

51.9% 11.3% -

-38.8%22.4%

Linkages NoneVRDDMHCRPsPSE

39.4%894---

- 79.4%20.0%-18.1% 9.4% 3rd qtr,2010

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Measure : Services Students At Entry

Students Receiving Services

Individualized support teamSelf-determination instructionPersonal career profileStudent-led IEP

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100%100%63.1%66.3%

Pre-employment skills Work-based experiences Paid internship Job negotiations Workplace supports

-13.8% 5.6%--

80.6%32.5%40.0%48.8%36.3%3rd qtr, 2010

Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking)

Case StudyService collaboration yields Seamless Transition

Transition Partners in Action (D. Luecking)

NEXT STEPS? What Action will you Take?

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Thank YOU!Debra Martin Luecking, Ed.D.

dluecking@transcen.org

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