Integrating Outcomes - Exploration January 24, 2013 Kathi Gillaspy, Joicey Hurth, & Megan Vinh Integrating Outcomes Learning Community Webinar Series

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Topics for today’s webinar: Getting ready for change Steps within exploration Activity – working with the Hexagon State sharing of exploration activities Group discussion The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

Webinar Ground Rules: Mute your phones: To Mute or Un-Mute Press *6 Please do not put your phones on ‘Hold’ For webinar technical difficulties: Send email to mvinh@uoregon.edu Q & A Process (audio/chat): Ask questions in two ways: Audio/Voice – State your name before speaking Type your question in the Chat Pod 3

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Getting Ready for Change: Establishing an Exploration Team Learn about Implementation Discuss needs, issues and opportunities, as well as evidence to support them Identify sources of support, including stakeholders Determine group process Decide – is it time to explore? The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Exploration Articulate desired changes Compare approaches Explore implementation Conduct public awareness The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Articulating Desired Changes and Results Determine: The purpose for pursuing an integrated process The intended result of integrating The importance of the timing How outcomes for families and children will improve The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Articulating Desired Changes and Results – Identifying Stakeholders Once identified: List the specific concerns or issues to be addressed at multiple levels List the specific outcomes, benefits, and changes that will be addressed Review current systems, infrastructure and staffing The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Compare Approaches Review examples of forms, policies, procedures and guidance Review current forms and processes to determine opportunities for integration Determine feasible changes based on system and fiscal resources. The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Explore Implementation Conduct self-assessments Stakeholder review of IFSP or IEP process and opportunities for integration Review implementation science literature Conduct stakeholders’ meeting Decide whether to move towards implementation The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Conduct Public Awareness Ensure stakeholders are fully informed Identify and fill gaps in content and background information Disseminate information to the field Provide opportunities for questions to be answered Ask for specific feedback from the field Consider input before moving on to the next stage The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Hexagon Activity Need Capacity Readiness Fit Resources Evidence The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center State Presentations Dana Romary, WI Part C Sarah Walters, KS Part C Shannon Dunstan, ID 619 The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Discussion Now that we’ve shared this information, what ideas do you have about your own exploration activities? What things should be added to the web module? General questions? The Early Childhood Outcomes Center

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center Contact information: Dana Romary: dana.romary@dhs.wisconsin.gov Sarah Walters: swalters@kdheks.gov Shannon Dunstan: sdunstan@sde.idaho.gov Kathi Gillaspy: kathi.gillaspy@unc.edu Joicey Hurth: joicey.hurth@unc.edu Megan Vinh: mvinh@uoregon.edu The Early Childhood Outcomes Center