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Regional Collaborative Networks UPDATE Sept. 2012

Regional Collaborative Networks UPDATE Sept. 2012. Launched the NEW and IMPROVED START Website. www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter. National Updates. 1 in 88 (CDC, 2012) Call for a National Strategic Plan (Autism Speaks, 2012). State Updates.

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Regional Collaborative Networks UPDATE Sept. 2012

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  1. Regional Collaborative NetworksUPDATESept. 2012

  2. Launched the NEW and IMPROVED START Website www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter

  3. National Updates • 1 in 88 (CDC, 2012) • Call for a National Strategic Plan (Autism Speaks, 2012)

  4. State Updates

  5. State UpdatesDetailed Info at the START Fall Leadership Day • Michigan ASD State Plan • Autism Insurance in Michigan • http://www.michigan.gov/autism • http://autismallianceofmichigan.org/news-info/autism-legislation/(Autism Alliance of Michigan)

  6. Peer to Peer Support Expands in MichiganChanges to the Pupil Accounting Manual

  7. Peer to Peer Survey Sites • 6 schools • Behaviors assessed include: • behavior referrals • academic performance • school attendance

  8. OSE Peer to Peer Dispro Pilot Project

  9. Triad for Peer to Peer Support Student with ASD Provides a Model for Student with ASD and At Risk Student At Risk Peer to Peer Student Peer to Peer Support Student

  10. Michigan Peer to Peer Logo RCN Goodie Bags: Fundraising Ideas!! Info on START Website re: Ordering Items

  11. Family Transition Outcomes Group“Parents Raising Taxpayers” Whitepaper Topics: Family Navigator DD Council Project Search Transition Clearinghouse Technical Schools / Campuses Resource Site on Transition

  12. Early Intervention for ASD Roadmap and Brochure • Navigating Services for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Michigan Guide for Families • Michigan Quick Guide for Families of Young Children with ASD Resources http://ddi.wayne.edu/publications.php Supported by a grant from the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)

  13. START Calendar • Intensive Training (IT) Sites AY2012-13 • K-12: • Allegan AESA – host site • Lansing Public – host site • Early Childhood: • Ionia ISD – host site • Genesee – host site • Building Your Future (BYF) / Transition • Livingston ISD – Host Site • Ottawa ISD – Host Site

  14. START Calendar2012-13 Leadership Meetings FALL: Monday, November 5, 2012 • A.M. Differentiated Output • P.M. State of the Nation / State in ASD • Insurance • State Plan / ASD Autism Council • Transition (Discovery) / Autism Speaks, • Peer to Peer Dispro Work • Coaching for EBPs

  15. START Calendar2012-13 Leadership Meetings SPRING: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 • A.M. Dan Habib: • Invite parents to participate for the morning session (afternoon is RCN specific) • P.M. RCN Updates

  16. START Conference 2013April 22, 2013 @ Lansing Lexington KEYNOTE: Helping Youth With Autism Flourish as They Transition to Adulthood Erik Carter, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University BREAKOUTS: Scott Bellini, Social Interventions MORE TO COME

  17. START Calendar: Statewide Trainings • Peer to Peer Support: • Nov. 15 & 16, 2012 • Eberhard, GVSU Downtown • $50.00 • PBIS: • Feb. 11 &12, 2013 • Lansing Lexington • $50.00

  18. START Calendar • START Summer Institute 2013: • June 19-20, 2013 • Topic: TBD

  19. RCN Structure / Meetings Review • Meetings: Target for Specific Purposes (option): • Business Meetings focus on action items related to the grant, financial status, etc. • EPLI Meetings focus on training and coaching priorities / issues. • Community Partner Meetings focus on transition and/or parent/family collaboration. • Agenda Considerations: • Report on RCN goals w/ action items • PD with Impact • Coaching for Implementation • EBP Priority • Post-Secondary Transition • Who will attend upcoming conferences / workshops • Report out plan for conferences / workshops

  20. RCN Communication Plan and2012-13 Calendar

  21. RCN Priorities 2012-13 • PD (Professional Development) with Impact • Intensive Training series similar to START’s team based Intensive Training (i.e. Mini IT) • Training series focused on a specific group such as paraprofessionals, general education teachers, or building coaches • Intensive focus on an evidence-based practice such as peer to peer or meeting mechanics • Connecting ASD PD with school improvement PD • Implementing brief, targeted trainings at building team meetings, staff meetings, or grade level meetings • Outcomes examples provided

  22. RCN Priorities 2012-13 • Coaching for Implementation of EBPs • Utilizing the USAPT to assess use of practices, developing goals for improvement, and entering the data into the online USAPT system; • Establishing a coaching structure at the district and ISD level; • Increasing knowledge and use of evidence-based practices(NEW CHECKLIST AVAILABLE—OPTIONAL) • Outcomes examples provided

  23. USAPT Online Completion • Guiding Principle: Just do it ! Register your building by completing the form @ http://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/usapt_registration.htm A confirmation receipt email will be sent and once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a log in and password.  Note: Each building will use a different email address for log on so it is helpful to use the building principal or the building coach’s email to log into the system. • Windows of Opportunity: • Fall: Sept 1 – Dec 1 • Spring: April 1 – July 1

  24. RCN Priorities 2012-13 • Secondary Transition: • Transition Action Group: Address ASD • Goals for at least 4 transition age students to develop innovative plans to access work experiences and employment and/or post-secondary education. Key Components of the Secondary Transition Priority: • Use the V3 Discovery Process on 4 target students • Complete the Griffin & Hammis online training • Complete an implementation plan for employment or post-secondary education based on the discovery process • Collect baseline and student progress data based on implementation plan • Connect with community partners / provide training

  25. What predicts post-school employment? • Students who had the highest degree of integration with age-appropriate peers were more likely to engage in post-school employment • IQ, behavior problems, physical disability, and individual demographics did not correlate with integrated employment outcome White, J. & Weiner, J.S. (2004). Influence of least restrictive environment and community based training on integrated employment outcomes for transitioning students with severe disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 21, 149–156.

  26. Customized Employment Resources and Information • Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) • http://www.ocali.org/project/customized_employment_guide/page/ocali_ce_project • You tube - Customized Employment Solutions for Employers • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrDvjEvk6nY&feature=bf_next&list=PLAD16B1074529C7A3&lf=results_main • You Tube - Customized Employment Creating Opportunities and Solutions • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrDvjEvk6nY&feature=bf_next&list=PLAD16B1074529C7A3&lf=results_main • Griffin-Hammis Associates online course

  27. Griffin - Hammis Online Course • Availability for RCNs (more info to come) • Send names and emails of course participants to Melissa Adair (adairm@gvsu.edu) • Melissa will contact G & H and they will send out the to the participants info logon info for taking the course.

  28. EPLI Updates • Module Changes / Review • Coaching Updates • New Coaching for EBP Checklist EPLI

  29. EPLI Trainer Updates / Memo • Significant commitments preclude our conducting competency days this year. • We are in the process of reviewing our EPLI Trainer process to propose changes in the future. • Those planning to apply this year can do a number of things to prepare to present this content in the future (see next slide)

  30. Preparation for Trainer Status • Attend local START / RCN trainings • Support local START / RCN trainings (ex. Assist with registration, provide group activities support, assist with logistics such as dispersing forms, handouts, etc.) • Attend the statewide module trainings provided by START: PBIS & Educational Supports (see the START website for registration) • Attend START fall and spring Leadership trainings (see your local RCN representative for this information)

  31. Acceptable Use of START Material • START Trainer approval is required to present START materials. • Those without START Trainer approval may use single slides to represent material at meetings, trainings, etc., but may not use large chunks and represent themselves as START Trainers. • For current START Trainers, make note of the “Acceptable Use of START Materials” policy below: • START materials and content must not be substantially modified without input from START. Materials can be personally enhanced with examples, clip art, videos, etc. but, the fidelity of the content should not be altered. • The trainer version of START materials should not be copied or distributed to districts, agencies or other trainers for purposes other than EPLI content training by a START approved trainer or coaching support by identified START coaches. • START should be credited when using materials for training or coaching. • START materials should not be used by START trainers for private-for-pay work.

  32. Requesting Training from START START Training Request Form

  33. Data Collection Review • Mid Year / End of Year Reports: • January 18, 2013 • July 15, 2013

  34. THANK YOU

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