Self- Assessment Tools Shared Youth Vision Self- Assessment Tools October 23, 2007 1 PM ET

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Presenters Moderator Ingrid Nyberg, USDOL ETA Region 6 San Francisco Rosemary Cowan, USDOL ETA Region 6 San Francisco Vinz Koller, Social Policy Research Associates Carol Behrer, Youth Policy Institute of Iowa Carol Clymer, Public/Private Ventures

Shared Youth Vision Webinar Series Shared Youth Vision Self Assessment Tools - October 23, 2007 Webinar #2: Collaborative Approach to Serving Neediest Youth - November 13, 2007 Webinar #3: Resource and Gap Mapping - December 11, 2007

Today’s Agenda Overview of Shared Youth Vision Introduction to Self-Assessment Tools State Self-Assessment Tool State Implementation Example presented by Carol Behrer, Iowa Local Self-Assessment Tool Local Implementation Example: Massachusetts Questions & Answers

Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems Rosemary Cowan Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems US DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco (NOTE: Use this slide to transition between speakers and introduce new speakers/presenters during the presentation.)

Federal Shared Youth Vision 2003 White House Task Force Report on Disadvantaged Youth urged improved interagency collaboration to better coordinate evaluation, accountability, and policy 2004 The Federal Shared Youth Vision (SYV) Partnership Education, Health & Human Services, Housing & Urban Development, Justice, Labor, Social Security Administration, Corporation for National & Community Service and Transportation Forums for State Shared Youth Vision Teams (2004 and 2006) Pilot Projects and Regional Dialogues for State SYV Teams (2007) References: For the full White House Task Force Report, go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf

The Shared Youth Vision: 2007 and Beyond! State SYV Teams Have Spoken! (And we listened!) Tools for assessing your state and setting goals Examples of how to create and strengthen your SYV teams Guidance on mapping state and local resources for youth and Contact with your community of practice Learning with and from counterparts throughout the nation on challenges, solutions and best practices Mentoring opportunities

Objectives for today’s webinar Learn what the tools are and hear how other State SYV teams have used them Be ready to modify and use these tools in your own neighborhood Know who to contact to learn more and to be connected with your counterparts in other State and Regional agencies

Social Policy Research Associates Vinz Koller Director of Training and Technical Assistance Social Policy Research Associates (NOTE: Use this slide to transition between speakers and introduce new speakers/presenters during the presentation.)

Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools: Overview Logic Model Self-Assessment State Checklist Local Self-Assessment Tool Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

1. Youth Vision Logic Model Higher Youth Voter Turn-Out Civically Engaged Youth Participation in Community is Up Occupational Certificates Are Up Educated and Productive More Youth in Adv. Training Recidivism and Abuse Rates Down Healthy and Safe Enrollment in Health and Substance Abuse Services Up Reduction in teen pregnancy rates Youth have access to Adult Mentors Ready for Family And Parenting Long-term Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Youth Successfully Assume Adult Roles & Responsibilities Define (locally): - Target - Outcomes - Action Plan Building and Operating the Collaborative Integrating the Youth Service Delivery System Initial Program Goals: - Access - Participation - Completion - Transition

2. State Checklist

State Checklist: Three Sections Forming of State Collaborative Action at the State Level State Providing Guidance and Support for Action at the Local Level

Implemen-tation Phase Sustain/ Enhance Phase Assessing Progress Progress is Tracked on Four-point Scale Indicators of progress: Initiation Phase Planning Phase Implemen-tation Phase Sustain/ Enhance Phase Priority for Action 1. Consensus on criteria for defining the “neediest youth” target population. 1 2 3 4 A B C 2. Target population defined and agreed upon based on data-driven analysis-mapping opportunities, barriers and needs.

Polling Question #1 How far along are you in implementing a Shared Youth Vision in your State or Local Area? [select one] Initiation Phase Planning Phase Implementation Phase Sustain/Enhance Phase

State Checklist: Indicators Each section has multiple indicators

Youth Policy Institute of Iowa Carol Behrer Executive Director Youth Policy Institute of Iowa (NOTE: Use this slide to transition between speakers and introduce new speakers/presenters during the presentation.)

ICYD - Origins 1998 – selected to receive a Youth Development State Collaboration Demonstration Grant from the Family & Youth Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Original Purpose: Involve state government in promoting the positive development of youth. Action: Formed a Youth Development Task Force to share best practices, coordinate resources, & network between local and state agencies to improve policy and practice.

Participating State Agencies Iowa Department of Education Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Empowerment Office (Early Childhood) Iowa Advocacy Board Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

ICYD Positive Youth Development Strategies for Change Align Policies and Coordinate Programs Build capacity Engage Youth Mobilize Iowans

What We Have Done in Iowa Created a logic model Agreed on results and long-term indicators Cultivated a common language and definitions Supported change through local implementation Built capacity and focused on quality Emphasized and supported youth engagement

Iowa’s Shared Youth Vision Project Target population -- system-involved youth transitioning to adulthood Collaborative strategies based on lessons learned and best practice Desired Results Create replicable prototypes Develop a “Guide to Effective Transitions” Improve Outcomes for System-Involved Youth

What We Have Learned Dynamic, evolving process Leadership and long-term vision is key Staying focused and on track is hard, but critical Need balance between clear expectations and local flexibility Impact comes from applying what we learn to ongoing work

Value of the Self-Assessment Tools It is Non-judgmental Helps group establish consensus on priorities and actions Helps keep you focused Provides benchmarks of progress Clarifies expectations for local implementation

Youth Policy Institute of Iowa Contact Information Carol Behrer, Executive Director Youth Policy Institute of Iowa (515) 727-4220 cbehrer@ypii.org

Polling Question #2 What is your targeted youth population? [Check all that apply] Children of incarcerated parents Court-involved youth Homeless and runaway youth Indian and Native American Youth Migrant youth Out-of-school youth Foster Youth Youth with disabilities

Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures Carol Clymer Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures (NOTE: Use this slide to transition between speakers and introduce new speakers/presenters during the presentation.)

Local Self-Assessment Tool Overview Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative Part II: Integrating a Youth Service-Delivery System

Local Self-Assessment Tool Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative 1. Multi-partner collaborative oversee Shared Youth Vision. 2. Shared Youth Vision Collaborative focuses on “neediest youth” target population within local communities. 3. Youth Vision Collaborative utilizes an agreed- upon action plan to guide operations.

Local Self-Assessment Tool Part II: Integrating a Youth Service-Delivery System 4. Relevant agency resources are jointly contributed to serve the targeted youth. 5. Individual agency procedures are restructured to facilitate the delivery of effective services to the targeted youth population 6. Youth service delivery system functions collaboratively to maximize outcomes for targeted youth. 7. Shared Youth Vision participant outcome goals are collaboratively set and continuously measured.

Local Tool: Indicators Each outcome has multiple indicators

Massachusetts Use of Local Self-Assessment Requiring all 16 Workforce Investment Regions to complete Local Assessment Tool Local Youth Council or P-21 Regional Team Results of assessment must be submitted at mid-point & end of FY08

Massachusetts Use of Local Self-Assessment Massachusetts (Cont’d) State plans to use information to: Assist with calculating ROI indicators Improve ability to understand the strengths and capacity of the teams as well as partnership activities Identify opportunities for peer-to-peer learning

Division of Career Services MA Department of Workforce Development Contact Information Diane Hurley, Division of Career Services MA Department of Workforce Development DHurley@detma.org

Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools: Overview Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

Using the Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Toolkit 1 Step 1: Review tool with stakeholders Step 2: Adapt State tool for your use Step 3: Adapt Local tool for your use Step 4: Determine who will complete tools Step 5: Determine how tool can be integrated into strategic planning /continuous improvement process 2 3 4 5

Learn More! See the White House Task Force for Disadvantaged Youth Final Report, October 2003 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf Read the “New Strategic Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services Under the Workforce Investment Act.” http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEGL3-04.pdf Examine “TEGL 28-05: Expanding ETA’s Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services Under WIA to Include Indian and Native American Youth and Youth with Disabilities.” http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2224 Connect to Your State and Local Youth Vision Team www.doleta.gov/ryf/State_Team_Lead_List.pdf

For more information… Visit the Regional Youth Forum web site: http://www.doleta.gov/ryf/ E-mail us: youthfed.team@dol.gov

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Shared Youth Vision Webinar Series Upcoming Webinars: Webinar #2: Collaborative Approach to Serving Neediest Youth- Nov.13, 2007 Webinar #3: Resource and Gap Mapping- Dec. 11, 2007

Contact Information Rosemary Cowan, Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems US DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco (415) 625-7935, cowan.rosemary@dol.gov Vinz Koller, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Social Policy Research Associates (831) 622-0749, Vinz_Koller@spra.com Carol Clymer, Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures (215) 557-4495 cclymer@ppv.org

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