YTP- A Collaborative Service Delivery Model: Celebrating 20 Years

1. Lauren: Welcome and introductions of allLauren: Welcome and introductions of all

2. Oregon Youth Transition Program YTP is a Partnership including: Oregon Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Oregon Department of Education University of Oregon College of Education Public schools statewide Over the last 20 years, YTP has provided direct services and improved outcomes for over 20,000 students with disabilities Lauren describe Agency partnership, jointly funded by schools and OVRSLauren describe Agency partnership, jointly funded by schools and OVRS

3. YTP Vision How did we get started? What will happen to these youth? What will happen to these youth?

4. YTP History Early Years: Development Early seed money from legislature, federal grant from OSEP 7 sites in Spring 1990Early seed money from legislature, federal grant from OSEP 7 sites in Spring 1990

5. YTP History Expansion and Sustainability Growth and integration processGrowth and integration process

6. YTP History 2010 National Recognition AMCHP best practice award, program is effective in improving outcomes, evidence basedAMCHP best practice award, program is effective in improving outcomes, evidence based

7. Youth Transition Program Goals Prepare high school youth with disabilities for employment or career related post secondary education (service delivery) Create a new pattern of service within schools and communities (systems change) Dual goals to serve youth -- Build new types of programs in high schools and create long term systems change within schools and communitiesDual goals to serve youth -- Build new types of programs in high schools and create long term systems change within schools and communities

8. Collaboration: State State Level Management Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) Oregon Department of Education (ODE) University of Oregon Clayton discuss role of the YTP management team in developing and managing the programClayton discuss role of the YTP management team in developing and managing the program

9. Current Funding Competitive grant applications (RFGP) Matching funding schools and OVRS 2 year cycle: July 1, 2009 � June 30, 2011 Clayton briefly describe joint funding model � how it helps insure partnershipsClayton briefly describe joint funding model � how it helps insure partnerships

10. Interagency AgreementDHS/OVRS and ODE Outreach and identification of SWD who are in need of transition services. Collaborate toward meeting transition resource needs of SD and FO. Facilitate effective transition for students with disabilities from FAPE to VR services. IEP IPE JACKIE _ Promote outreach to and identification of students with disabilities who are in need of transition services. Outreach to these students should occur as early as possible during the transition planning process and must include, at a minimum, a description of the purpose of the vocational rehabilitation program, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and scope of services that may be provided to eligible individuals Provide a copy of this agreement to: All LEA superintendents All Directors of Special Education All Department Branch Managers And post on both the agency and department websites. Collaborate toward meeting transition resource needs of School Districts and Field Offices. Facilitate effective transition for students with disabilities from a free appropriate public education to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services. JACKIE _ Promote outreach to and identification of students with disabilities who are in need of transition services. Outreach to these students should occur as early as possible during the transition planning process and must include, at a minimum, a description of the purpose of the vocational rehabilitation program, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and scope of services that may be provided to eligible individuals Provide a copy of this agreement to: All LEA superintendents All Directors of Special Education All Department Branch Managers And post on both the agency and department websites. Collaborate toward meeting transition resource needs of School Districts and Field Offices. Facilitate effective transition for students with disabilities from a free appropriate public education to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.

11. Collaboration: Role of the University Program development Coordinated planning and management Contracted to provide: Staff Training Technical Assistance Program Evaluation Peter starts here -- Taking research concepts and creating a �best practice� modelPeter starts here -- Taking research concepts and creating a �best practice� model

12. User Name and Password Protected Secure YTP Data Entry Web Site Allows users with set permissions (e.g. data entry vs. read only) to either enter or view data (TS enters, OVRS partners read only so as not to conflict with ORCA demands). Student Participant data is entered into individual records and individual records are assigned to YTP Site and Schools. Data produces various reports such as Detail Reports (student/OVRS status specific reports), Site Summary Reports (tracks site performance and compares to state outcomes), State Summary Reports. Data benchmarks tracked are OVRS application, IPE development and completion (i.e. Vocational Goal and IPE signature date), and ENGAGEMENT (explain exit and 12 months of follow up and define engagement). Ancillary data points tracked: VR file closures that are REHABS; High School Completion Certificate obtained; Number of YTP clients placed into delayed status because of OoS; Average Length of time in Delayed Status; Hourly Wages at specific follow up points (exit, 6 months, and 12 months); hours in training/education and type of training programs; Gender; Grade at entry; ethnicity and race information; barriers at entry; strengths at entry etc. TA providers, Branch Managers, etc. can also generate user reports to aggregate key data points across multiple sites.User Name and Password Protected Secure YTP Data Entry Web Site Allows users with set permissions (e.g. data entry vs. read only) to either enter or view data (TS enters, OVRS partners read only so as not to conflict with ORCA demands). Student Participant data is entered into individual records and individual records are assigned to YTP Site and Schools. Data produces various reports such as Detail Reports (student/OVRS status specific reports), Site Summary Reports (tracks site performance and compares to state outcomes), State Summary Reports. Data benchmarks tracked are OVRS application, IPE development and completion (i.e. Vocational Goal and IPE signature date), and ENGAGEMENT (explain exit and 12 months of follow up and define engagement). Ancillary data points tracked: VR file closures that are REHABS; High School Completion Certificate obtained; Number of YTP clients placed into delayed status because of OoS; Average Length of time in Delayed Status; Hourly Wages at specific follow up points (exit, 6 months, and 12 months); hours in training/education and type of training programs; Gender; Grade at entry; ethnicity and race information; barriers at entry; strengths at entry etc. TA providers, Branch Managers, etc. can also generate user reports to aggregate key data points across multiple sites.

13. Public web site is for ALL users and stakeholders (in or out of Oregon) who want to learn about YTP and best practices in Transition. Hub for YTP practitioners to: share information with others (e.g. parents, teachers, students etc.); portal to get to secure YTP site; obtain training handouts; schedule upcoming events; showcase exemplary YTP participants (which also helps other sites �profile� an ideal YTP participant; navigate a map of Oregon to network with other YTP sites; feature transition, employment, or rehabilitation web sites; get news from the Management Triad (i.e. OVRS, ODE, and U of O) etc.Public web site is for ALL users and stakeholders (in or out of Oregon) who want to learn about YTP and best practices in Transition. Hub for YTP practitioners to: share information with others (e.g. parents, teachers, students etc.); portal to get to secure YTP site; obtain training handouts; schedule upcoming events; showcase exemplary YTP participants (which also helps other sites �profile� an ideal YTP participant; navigate a map of Oregon to network with other YTP sites; feature transition, employment, or rehabilitation web sites; get news from the Management Triad (i.e. OVRS, ODE, and U of O) etc.

14. Collaboration: Local Local Level Service Delivery Local school districts & VR Branch offices Jointly funded Transition Specialists Individualized services for students Mike starts here: describe collaborative service model at local levelMike starts here: describe collaborative service model at local level

15. Local team Rehabilitation counselor, Transition Specialist, youth and family. Each program is unique, but all students receive the same general set of servicesLocal team Rehabilitation counselor, Transition Specialist, youth and family. Each program is unique, but all students receive the same general set of services

16. The Local YTP Team VR Counselors Provide Feedback on potential clients Attend Orientation Take application Determine Voc Goal Determine eligibility Develop IPE Facilitate Service Transition Specialists Solicit appropriate referrals Accompany to orientation Prepare pre-application Provide voc interest testing for self-awareness Provide additional info Coordinate with IEP Provide individualized service

17. Includes primary and secondary disabilitiesIncludes primary and secondary disabilities

18. New ODE reporting process � are you Latino yes or noNew ODE reporting process � are you Latino yes or no

19. Growing diversityGrowing diversity

20. Multiple barriers at entry to program � many at risk of dropping out of schoolMultiple barriers at entry to program � many at risk of dropping out of school

21. Job Skills JERI begins here � talk about local site programsJERI begins here � talk about local site programs

22. The Local YTP Team Jeri�s story about SeanJeri�s story about Sean

23. YTP Outcomes June 2010 statewide data Employment data at 12 months after program exit Minimum wage is $8.40 in Oregon 2010 Engagement rates: 78 % at exit, 82% at 6 months, 79% at 12 moJune 2010 statewide data Employment data at 12 months after program exit Minimum wage is $8.40 in Oregon 2010 Engagement rates: 78 % at exit, 82% at 6 months, 79% at 12 mo