Guideposts for Success &
Resources for Serving Youth
2011 Training Series (April 14, 2011)
Hosted/Facilitated by: Laura Gleneck
Presented by: Curtis Richards and Mindy Larson National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth
At a minimum, DEI Projects were required to select at least two service delivery components as a primary focus of grant implementation to serve the youth or adult population.◦ Guideposts, as a service delivery component, was selected by
three of the nine DEI projects.◦ The DEI solicitation states that selection of a focus on adults or
youth "must not preclude the provision of services to all individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, who are accessing the workforce system.”
Training and Technical Assistance to DEI Projects on understanding and implementing the Guideposts is provided under U.S. DOLETA contract with NDI Consulting, Inc. and the National Disability Institute (NDI).
Evaluation of the impact of the DEI Projects implementation and outcomes of Guideposts will be provided under U.S. DOL ODEP contract with Social Dynamics.
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Upon completion of this webinar, DEI Project staff will:
Understand how the Guideposts represent a comprehensive framework for addressing the needs of youth, including youth with disabilities
Have a clear picture of strategies for serving youth, including youth with disabilities and other challenges
Know where to go for support (information, tools and resources) and expertise on serving youth with disabilities and other challenges within the workforce system
Guideposts and Resources for Guideposts and Resources for Serving YouthServing Youth
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
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Overview of the National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)
Addressing the Needs of Youth in Transition◦ Introduction to the Guideposts for Success◦ Youth with Disabilities◦ Five Guidepost Areas
Resources for Serving Youth◦ NCWD/Youth Resources
DRC Role: Serving Youth with Disabilities
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Overview of the National Overview of the National Collaborative on Workforce & Collaborative on Workforce &
Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)
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In our 10th Year◦ ODEP Funded
Assists state & local workforce development systems to integrate youth with disabilities into their service strategies.
Aims to:◦ Improve state & local policy◦ Strengthen workforce development service delivery◦ Improve knowledge, skills, & abilities of youth service
professionals
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Center for Workforce Development Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)
PACER Center
Center on Education and Work University of Wisconsin- Madison
Institute for Community Integration University of Minnesota
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Partnership Plus
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What ALL youth need to transition to adulthood successfully
What additional support, services, and opportunities youth with disabilities need
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Youth with disabilities have poor outcomes: School dropout rates (3 times more likely) College rates (Half as likely) Adjudication rates (4 times as likely) Poverty (3 times more likely) Unemployment rate (70% and holding)
Lots of Good Activities But no real system
Focus on Youth
Transition is an Awkward Period of Life
The Stubborn DilemmaThe Stubborn Dilemma
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High Expectations
Inclusion, Integration & Full Participation
Work, Self-Sufficiency & Independent Living
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Partnership Plus
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School-Based Preparatory Experiences
Career Preparation & Work-Based Learning
Experiences
Youth Development & Leadership
Connecting Activities
Family Involvement & Supports
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All Youth Need:
◦Academic programs based on clear standards
◦Career & technical education programs based on professional/industry standards
◦Small & safe learning environments
◦Support from highly qualified staff
◦Graduation standards that include options
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In addition, youth with disabilities need:◦To use individual transition plans to drive personal
instruction
◦To develop knowledge of reasonable accommodations they can request & control in educational settings
◦To access specific & individual learning accommodations while in school
◦To be supported by highly qualified transitional support staff that may or may not be school staff
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All Youth Need:◦Career inventories to learn about their skills, interests
& career options◦Career exploration activities including site visits, guest
speakers, job shadowing; includes learning about education/ training entry requirements & earning potential/benefits
◦Opportunities to practice through work experiences i.e. internships, community service work, part-time jobs
◦Soft skills training to gain job-seeking & workplace basic skills
Career Preparation & Career Preparation & Work-based Learning ExperiencesWork-based Learning Experiences
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In addition, youth with disabilities need:
◦To understand benefits planning
◦To learn to communicate their disability-related work support and accommodation needs
◦To learn to find, formally request, & secure supports and accommodations
Career Preparation & Career Preparation & Work-based Learning ExperiencesWork-based Learning Experiences
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All Youth Need:◦Mentoring activities designed to establish strong
relationships with adults◦Peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities◦Exposure to role models in a variety of contexts◦Training in skills such as self-advocacy, self
determination, conflict resolution◦Exposure to personal leadership & youth development
activities, including community service◦Opportunities to lead & build self esteem
Youth Development & Youth Development & Leadership OpportunitiesLeadership Opportunities
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In addition, youth with disabilities need:
◦Mentors & role models including people with & without disabilities
◦An understanding of disability history, culture, & disability public policy issues as well as their rights & responsibilities
Youth Development & Youth Development & Leadership OpportunitiesLeadership Opportunities
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All Youth Need:
◦Mental & physical health services◦Transportation & housing◦Tutoring◦Financial planning & management◦Post-program supports through structures
arrangements with postsecondary institutions & adult service agencies
◦Connection to other services & opportunities (recreation, sports, faith-based organizations)
Connecting ActivitiesConnecting Activities
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In addition, youth with disabilities need:
◦Acquisition of appropriate assistive technologies◦Community orientation & mobility/ travel training◦Exposure to post-program supports such as
independent living centers & other consumer drive community-based support service agencies
◦Personal assistance services, including attendants, readers, interpreters, and others
◦Benefits-planning counseling
Connecting ActivitiesConnecting Activities
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All youth need families & caring adults who have:
◦High expectations that build upon the young person’s strengths & interests
◦Been involved in their lives & are assisting them toward adulthood
◦Access to information about employment, further education, & community resources
◦Taken an active role in transition planning with schools & community partners
◦Access to medical, professional, & peer support networks
Family Involvement & SupportsFamily Involvement & Supports
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In addition, youth with disabilities need families & caring adults who have:
◦An understanding of their youth’s disability and how it affects his or her education, employment, and daily living
◦Knowledge of rights and responsibilities under various disability-related legislation
◦Knowledge of and access to programs, services, supports, and accommodations available
◦An understanding of how individualized planning tools can assist youth in achieving transition goals
Family Involvement & SupportsFamily Involvement & Supports
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In work with youth with disabilities and service practitioners use the Guideposts in developing any individualized plans such as:
◦ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs),
◦ Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE), and
◦Service strategies as required by the Workforce Investment Act.
Using the GuidepostsUsing the Guideposts
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Partnership Plus
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Guideposts for Success
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts
Guideposts for Success for Serving Specific Populations
Youth in Foster Care
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/foster-care
GUIDE - Negotiating the Curves Toward
Employment: A Guide About Youth Involved in the Foster Care Systemhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/negotiating-the-curves-toward-employment
Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving Youth
Guideposts for Success for Serving Specific Populations
Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/juvenile-justice GUIDE – Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving
Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections Systemhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/juvenile-justice-guide
INFO BRIEF - Improving Transition Outcomesfor Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System: Practical Considerationshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-25
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Guideposts for Success for Serving Specific Populations
Youth with Mental Health Needs
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/mental-health
GUIDE - Tunnels and Cliffs: A Guide for Workforce Development Professionals and Policymakers serving Youth with Mental Health Needshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/tunnels-and-cliffs
INFO BRIEF- Helping Youth with Mental Health Needs Avoid Transition Cliffs: Lessons from Pioneering Transition Programshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-24
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Guideposts for Success for Serving Specific Populations Youth with Mental Health Needs, cont.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/mental-health
INFO BRIEF- Successful Transition Models for Youth with Mental Health Needs: A Guide for Workforce Professionalshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-23
CASE STUDIES - Transitioning Youth with Mental Health Needs to Meaningful Employment and Independent Livinghttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/white-paper/transitioning-youth-with-mental-health-needs
Pioneering Transition Programs: The Establishment of
Programs that Span the Ages Served by Child and Adult Mental Healthhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/reports/pioneering_transition_programs_3.pdf
Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving Youth
Guideposts for Success for Serving Specific Populations
Youth with Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/learning-disabilities
GUIDE - Charting the Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilitieshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/ld-guide
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Guideposts for Success for Engaging Employers
Guideposts for Employer Successhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/guideposts/employers What system designers (state and local) need to do. What individual programs need to do, including education &
training institutions, community rehabilitation centers, secondary & post secondary institutions, apprenticeship programs, & One-Stop Career Centers
INFO BRIEF-Facilitating Employer Engagement Among WIB Partners: A Role For Intermediarieshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-17
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Youth Assessment
Career Planning Begins with Assessment:
A Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with
Educational and Career Development Challenges
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/career-planning-begins-with-assessment
INFO BRIEF- Vocational Assessment and
Its Role in Career Planning
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-20
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving Youth
Disability Disclosure
INFO BRIEF - Disability Inquires in
the Workforce Development System
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-09
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook
for Youth with Disabilities
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure
Cyber Disclosure Workbook for Youth with Disabilitieshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/cyber-disclosure
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving Youth
Disability Disclosure
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Families, Educators, Youth Service Professionals, & Adult Allies Who Care About Youth with Disabilitieshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure-for-adults
INFO BRIEF- Youth & Disability Disclosure: The Role of Families & Advocateshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-21
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving YouthCross-System Collaboration
Making the Connection: Growing & Supporting New Organizations – Intermediarieshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/white-paper/making-the-connections
◦ This paper describes how a new organizational strategy - intermediaries - can link the supply and demand sides of workforce development.
◦ By aligning and brokering multiple services across institutional and funding sources, intermediary organizations can play an important role in improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving YouthCross-System Collaboration
INFO BRIEF- Blending and Braiding Funds and Resources: The Intermediary as Facilitatorhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-18 How intermediary organizations can facilitate the blending &
braiding of funds & resources to encourage cross-systems collaboration to improve educational & employment outcomes for all youth, including YwD.
Strategies states can use to support local communities in the “blending” and “braiding” of resources.
Outlines how cross-systems collaboration & alternative funding strategies can be facilitated by intermediary organizations.
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving Youth
Professional Development INFO BRIEF-The Workforce Development System & the Professional
Development of Youth Service Professionals: Why Professional Development?http://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-19
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) of Youth Service Professionals Background paperhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/professional-development/white-paper
KSA Study Guide: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ksa/study-guide KSA Assessment for Practitioners
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ksa/assessment-for-practitioners KSA Professional Development Assessment for Organizations and
Systemshttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/ksa/professional-development-for-organizations
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Resources for Serving YouthResources for Serving YouthInnovative Strategies for
Serving Youth with Disabilities
Innovative Strategies Searchable Database
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/innovative-strategies Over 50 program profiles organized by the Guideposts for
Success, state, funding source
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Partnership Plus
Work with your DEI Project lead and NDI technical assistance liaison to determine your strategic approach to addressing the needs of the youth, including:
◦ the extent to which the focus is on transitioning into the workforce,
◦ the age range of youth to be served,◦outreach to out-of-school and at-risk youth, and ◦how Guideposts for Success will be incorporated.
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DEI Technical Assistance: Access and utilize the following information and resources:
Disability Resource Coordinators Serving Youthhttp://www.dei-ideas.org/chapter2-2/page2a_youth.cfm
Guideposts for Success Service Delivery Componenthttp://www.dei-ideas.org/chapter2-1/page6a_gfs.cfm
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youthhttp://www.ncwd-youth.info/
Youth DEI Projects On May 10th, the NDI team and NCWD/Youth will offer training
specifically targeted to the DEI youth projects with a primary focus on applying the Guideposts to various youth populations and assessing needs for ongoing support.
More information will be included in the training opportunities announcement for May.
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Questions? Questions?
A: Submit it to the host in writing via the Chat or Q&A Box to the right, or…
B: Click on the “raise hand” icon to have your line un-muted and ask your question/make your comment.
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Key NCWD/Youth Contacts:Curtis Richards202-822-8405 Ext. [email protected]
Mindy Larson202-822-8405 Ext. [email protected]
Key Websites:http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ http://www.dol.gov/odep/
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