COMMUNITY SERVICE OPTION (CSO) Community Based Programs for 18 -21 Year Old Students January 2013 Steve Gilles Transition Consultant Liz Kennedy Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 1
Connecting 18 -21 yr. . . old programs • Do you have a program? • Who is target to be served? • What is the program focus? • What amount of time spent in community? • Networking possibilities Future Direction, One Guide for 18 -21 yr. . olds Shared programs statewide – Guest resource person, Liz Kennedy Transition coordinator Sauk Prairie Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 2
Purpose 1. To share and discuss Community Service Option (CSO) guide – Purpose, target groups served CSO Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 3
History of development CSO & CAP guides both for 18 -21 yr. . . old programs – Purpose, target groups served, differences, similarities CSO Jan 2013 CAP 18 -21 yr old programs 4
Purpose continued 2. Review how to use the guide to assist local districts to create a step by step process for 18 -21 yr. old program to; – – – Identify student need, target students served Analyze in-school and community resources Determine and set priorities Develop meaningful action plans Identify staff needs and funding issues Evaluate progress and the process 3. Identify future direction, trainings and resources to connect and support programs for 18 -21 yr. . . old students with disabilities Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 5
Sandy Berndt Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 6
Credits • University of Maryland, Department of Special Education. • Community Transitions (C-Tran) Transition Coalition The Community Transition Program University of Kansas • Transition Coalition, Office of special Education Programs. • Project STING RAY supported by University of South Florida St Petersburg. • Sharon Kolb, Survey of Educational Services for Students Aged 18 -21 in Wisconsin" March 2005 U W Whitewater. • Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment, University of Oklahoma • Effective transition planning for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities. Collection of 18 -21 year old program survey results 2009. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 7
Credits continued • Tri State Transition Slide Guide, Developed as a joint effort between the Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia Department of educations. • The Community Advantage Program • Editors and creators of the Community Services Option • Reviewers of the Community Services Option (See references for list of individuals involved ) Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 8
CSO GUIDE Purpose, target groups served, Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 9
Background 2005 Survey of Educational Services Age 18 -21 Reviewed National effective practice programs 2009, Wisconsin State Transition Initiative, WSTI Contract for survey review and program development 2011 • CAP Revised Guide based on program implementation & effective practice approaches Feb. 2012 • 2011, WSTI workgroup developed using CAP and other resources to create CSO Guide, work completed June 2012 Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 10 • •
Introduction CSO To help meet the requirements for transition, many school districts have developed community-based transition options. These service options are designed to support students who need to continue to work on their transition goals and who have completed academic requirements/credits for graduation Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 11
“Use this document as a framework. ” Do not let the document limit your thinking. (page 1 CSO) Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 12
Rationale • These services are developed to increase the opportunity to interact with same age peers in age appropriate settings and provide further transition skills and employment opportunities in the community. • They also provide a continued connection to a student’s home community Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 13
Jan 2013 Independent living, social skills, employment and self advocacy in real life settings 18 -21 yr old programs Participate For 18 -21 olds with disabilities Gain Skills Program Goal Community Services Option CSO Ageappropriate activities in their communities 14
CSO Definition 18 -21 year old transition services are developed by local school districts. They provide opportunities for students to gain independent living skills, social skills, employment and self-advocacy in real-life settings and to participate in age -appropriate activities in their communities. These services ideally are located outside of the high school setting, in community settings such as vocationaltechnical schools, houses, offices, and businesses. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 15
Jan 2013 Independent living, Transition skills, Functional skills in real life settings 18 -21 yr old programs Participate For 1821 olds with significant disabilities Gain Skills Program Goal Community Advantage Program CAP Ageappropriate activities in their communities 16
Community Advantage Program CAP • These programs, sometimes referred to as 1821 programs, because of the age-range of students involved, are designed to support students with disabilities • who have not met their IEP goals/requirements for graduation and who may need to continue to work on their transition goals. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 17
CAP Definition 18 -21 year old transition programs are special education programs developed by local school districts to provide opportunities for students 18 -21 with significant disabilities to gain independent living skills, transition skills, and functional skills in real-life settings and to participate in age-appropriate activities in their communities. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 18
What the program is not: • CSO is not a continuation of the same program a student has been in for the last three to four years in High School. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 19
Program Location These programs ideally are located outside of the high school setting, either at post-secondary institutions and/or in other community settings. Some programs have a designated room at the high school as their base, with the majority of the day spent in the community. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 20
Examples of Location Sandy Berndt 2013 • Marinette – started in the High School and continue to start their day at the high school (separate entrance) spend much time at YMCA • Columbus – has an off site program which has continued to expand opportunities in the community • Manitowoc – started in an apartment and has gown over the years and now is housed at the UW-Manitowoc • Burlington – started small and has reached out to neighboring school districts to provide a regional program in a house setting. • Sauk Prairie – found a store front location. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 21
Goal of 18 -21 year old program for significant disabilities • Provide opportunities to become a part of the community • Maybe some students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities will need to start out in the High school and provide limited community involvement at first. • The goal will be to increase this over time Sandy Berndt 2013 Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 22
CSO Goal The overall goal of these services are to provide students with disabilities ages 18 -21, transition-focused services within a communitybased environment based on each student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 23
CSO Program Elements Independent Living, Employment, Travel Ability, Transportation, Mobility, Social Communication, Daily Living /Life Skills, Self Determination, Self Advocacy, Leisure and Recreation, Transition, Friendships with same age peers, Work with Adult Service Agencies Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 24
Connection Program elements connect to program objectives and are the basis for the needs assessment of students, the school setting and outside the school resources program elements focus within the community. (See form D of CSO pages 15 & 16) Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 25
Questions to ask for the guide • What are the expectations of 18 -21 year old students and their parents? • What is needed for students to successfully live and work in their community? • What is the school’s responsibility in meeting transition needs? Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 26
In Depth Questions • More in depth questions about individual district results on Post School Outcomes can be found on pages 11 -13 of the CSO guide and may be used to direct the district overview of services and whether or not there is a need for a change or addition to transition services being offered. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 27
CSO Questions • General Transition Questions • Graduating and Dropout prevention • Competitive employment • Postsecondary education and training Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 28
HOW TO USE CSO GUIDE Identify student need, target students served Analyze in-school and community resources Determine and set priorities Develop meaningful action plans Identify staff needs and funding issues Evaluate progress and the process Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 29
Objectives Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 30
CSO Objectives • Give students the opportunity to increase their level of independence. • Provide opportunities for paid or volunteer (unpaid) in integrated community setting. • Developing natural supports within community environments • Increase mobility in the community. • Improve social and communication skills across environments • Increase daily living/life skills. • Improve and practice self-advocacy/ self-determination skills. . Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 31
CSO Objectives continued; • Develop age-appropriate integrated leisure and recreation skills. • Develop friendships with same-age peers. • Communicate and establish a relationship with adult services agencies before leaving school. • Identify and provide transition services and supports needed to transition into community life • Provide opportunities for parent engagement Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 32
Objectives continued; • Facilitate connections to postsecondary education and/or training. • Increase awareness of and develop connections to community service organizations, such as Lion’s Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, and Knights of Columbus. • What objectives are most meaningful to you? • What added objectives are still needed or missing ? Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 33
Overview of Starting a CSO Program for Students with Disabilities • Assemble Committee • Develop Needs Assessment • Review Sample Questions and Develop New Questions • Conduct Needs Assessment • Compile Results • Develop Goals • Set Priorities Goals & Objectives • Develop Action Plan Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 34
Assemble Committee • Director of Special Education • Teachers • Principal • Parents • Transition Specialists • Youth Jan 2013 • • • 18 -21 yr old programs Related services personnel Adult Community Agency Personnel Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors 35
Committee Activities • • Designate committee team leader Review Needs Assessment Tools Create timeline for meetings Create a purpose statement Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 36
Things for Committee members to consider: • • • familiarity with students potential to provide services or supports availability to attend meetings willingness to create change support from administration Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 37
Activity Take some time to list who would be on your committee What will be your timeline for implementing your 18 -21 yr. . old program Who would provide administrative support for resources and needed supports Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 38
The purpose of assessment may be; • Conduct a review of transition services • Discuss possible services and facility needs/accessibility • Identify priorities for needed changes • Review the need for alternative communitybased services outside of the high school. • Review District Policy and its’ possible impact on service implementation • Define unfamiliar terms • Other Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 39
Example of CSO purpose of Assessment • The purpose of a needs assessment for the CSO is to provide a school district with a tool that can be used to evaluate the educational services received by students ages 18 -21 with disabilities to determine if changes are needed. • This assessment will address students’ educational setting, supports, inclusive opportunities, employment, recreation, adult agency eligibility, and ability to travel independently. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 40
Conduct Needs Assessment • Compile needs assessment data • Complete review questions with committee • Identify areas of change • Identify student needs Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 41
Identify Population to be Assessed · the age of students · disability classification · the types of classes students attend or the curricular track in which the students participate · the number of years students have participated in high school · type of diploma, alternative diploma (certificate)or certificate of attendance receive Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 42
Current Services Assessed for Each Student • Student list identified • Services related to program component elements • Listing a service description and need for each student within the program Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 43
Activity Identify the target group of students that you intend to work with your 18 -21 yr old program. Discuss with your neighbor. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 44
Example Sauk Prairie 2012 • Need, district will have large 18 -21 yr. . . old student population in 2012 -13 • Contracted to implement CAP with Sandy Berndt and Steve Gilles • Timeline/ Activities, – Feb. - June, monthly meetings, assessments data collection – Staffing, – Finding a community location – Summer curriculum work Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 45
Sauk Prairie continued • • • Program description Program elements summary Current Services Summary Parent Survey Summary Resources, supports, curriculum developed by the Sauk Prairie team Liz Kennedy Transition coordinator, Sauk Prairie School District 608 -643 -5601, kenneel@saukpr. k 12. wi. us Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 46
Analyzing the Data for CSO and Identifying Program Goals Students In Community In School Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 47
In School • • • Independent living Employment Travel ability Social communication skills Adult daily living skills Self determination self advocacy Leisure & recreation Friendship with same age peers Work with adult agencies Connections to postsecondary training and /or education Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 48
Outside the School • • • Community Resources Services for Individual Students Employment Independent Living Post secondary Ed Vocational Ed Continuing Ed. Parent services Other Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 49
Identify Highest Priority Objectives & Questions After completed data collection have advisory committee review objectives and list there top objectives for the program. Use sample questions to identify top needs for change within the school, and/or community for 18 -21 yr. . . old students in the program. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 50
Activity • Review questions – What are the expectations of 18 -21 year old students and their parents? – What is needed for students to successfully live and work in their community? – What is the school’s responsibility in meeting transition needs? • Discuss with your neighbor, CSO (focus on what kind of changes are needed). Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 51
Development of Program Goals Top Priorities, Objectives & Questions Jan 2013 Assess In school & Community Identify Students Needs 18 -21 yr old programs Develop Goals 52
Identifying What’s Most Important Needs Goals/ Assessment Objectives Priorities Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 53
Write Action Plan Write meaningful Goals for CSO program Create plan for changes • in high school • to occur outside of high school Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 54
Action Plan continued; Identify – Top two barriers to implementing your plan for changes – Identify Communication Strategies – Effective practice solutions to barriers, tasks, timelines and responsibilities – Collaborative Partners Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 55
What is Needed For This To Work Administrative Support Funds Available Community Options Time to work and collaborate Parent Awareness Professional development for teachers and staff • Interagency Coordination • • • Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 56
Program evaluation CSO Assessment Data Evaluation Implementation Collaboration Goals Plan Jan 2013 Elements 18 -21 yr old programs 57
Evaluation • There is a need for ongoing data collection and data analysis to determine if program is operating as planned. • Data should be collected to determine impact on the Student • Can you answer the question does the program work and what are the nest steps? Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 58
IDENTIFY FUTURE CONNECTIONS AND RESOURCES To develop and support programs for 18 -21 yr. . . old students with disabilities Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 59
QUESTIONS? Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 60
References • • Neubert, D. A. , & Moon, M. S. (2006. College Park, MD: University of Maryland, Department of Special Education. © 2002. Postsecondary education and transition services for students ages 18 -21 http//www. education. umd. edu/oco Community Transitions (C-Tran) Transition Coalition The Community Transition Program, Experiences starting a community Based Program for students Ages 18 -21. By Liara Baska , Anne Kaufman and Amy Gaumer Edited by Mary Morningstar, Dana Lattin and Tony Peterson, Lawrence KS University of Kansas. modelsofsuccess@ku. edu or call 785864 -0686 Transition Coalition supported by the Office of special Education Programs www. transitioncoalition. org Project STING RAY supported by University of South Florida St Petersburg, Pinellas County Schools Project 10: Transition Education Network, and the Florida Department of Education. Jordan T Knab Ed. S Director Phone (727) 873 -4662, email jknab@mail. usf. edu Sharon Kolb. UW-Whitewater, kolb@uww. edu and Debra Adrian Heiss, Ph. D. , Professor, Cardinal Stritch University conducted and compiled the "Survey of Educational Services for Students Aged 18 -21 in Wisconsin" March 2005. Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment, Dr James Maritin an expert in student involvement and the IEP, self determination, assessment tools from the University of Oklahoma http: //www. ou. edu/content/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow. html Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 61
References • • Jan 2013 Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative, WSTI, www. wsti. org - professional development module, Effective transition planning for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities. Collection of 18 -21 year old program survey results 2009. Tri State Transition Slide Guide Developed as a joint effort between the Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia Department of educations. This guide focuses on Self Determination, Postsecondary Ed and Training, Employment and Independent Living by age of students, listing the questions to consider and available resources Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life A guide for Non Profits and Public Agencies Kathleen A, Paris, PHD, 11/09/2011 Daniel G. Amen MD, Resources ANTS, “Change Your Brain Change Your Life”, http: //www. amenclinics. com/clinics/ 888 -564 -2700 also A New Way of Thinking Guide 2011, Steve Gilles and Pam Jenson, CESA #2 Transition Consultant 608 -921 -1400 pamjenson@cesa 2. k 12. wi. us 18 -21 yr old programs 62
References • • • • Tri State Transition Slide Guide, Developed as a joint effort between the Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia Department of educations. This guide focuses on Self Determination, Postsecondary Ed and Training, Employment and Independent Living by age of students, listing the questions to consider and available resources The Community Advantage Program was the original resource for this product. It was organized and developed by Sandy Berndt and Steve Gilles, Consultants, with funds from the Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative (CFDA #84. 027). Editors and creators of the Community Services Option are: Evelyn Azbell, CESA’s #9 and #12; Robyn Spencer-Beck, Hudson School District; Jennifer Christopherson, Kiel School District; Chris Jackson, Wauwatosa School District; Liz Kennedy, Sauk Prairie School District; Kim Swenson, CESA #11 and Raquel Thorsen, Oak Creek School District. Reviewers for Community Services Option: Barbara Buffington, Racine Area School District; Pam Jenson, CESA #2 and Katherine Strong, CESA #3. Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 63
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK For additional information, effective practice suggestions and/or ideas to improve this guides please email to: Wendi Dawson WSTI Grant Liaison DPI regarding the CSO program 608 -266 -1146 wendi. dawson@dpi. wi. gov Contact Information Steve Gilles, Consultant 608 -335 -8363 gilles 4@sbcglobal. net What do you like about the program? What would you change in program? Would you recommend this program to others? (Why or why not? ) Do you have a program for 18 -21 yr. . . old students with disabilities to share? If yes please include contact information, Thank You Jan 2013 18 -21 yr old programs 64
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