ANNUAL PLANNING REGION MEETING May 28, 2009, 11-1

OVERVIEW OF PLANNING REGION

Collaborative planning and development of a family-centered, interagency community-based system for all children, with emphasis of those with disabilities, birth to age 5. There are 29 planning regions across the state that do the same for their regions. Region 7 includes Platte, Boone, Merrick, Nance, Colfax, Butler and Polk counties Purpose

1) Supporting the services coordination system in the region (East Central Health Department) 2) Provide feedback/information to agencies regarding early intervention services in the region 3) Identify & support training & skillbuilding needs of the region for parents and professionals Roles and Responsibilities

4)Identify gaps/barriers in services or resources & identify resources that may be shared, adjusted or developed to address those gaps and barriers 5)Public Awareness & Childfind 6) Determine strengths/weaknesses identified in the ILCD process and support a plan for change Roles and Responsibilities

Membership  School District Reps  DHHS reps  Family members of children with disabilities(20%)  Headstart rep  Childcare rep  Services Coordination contracting agency rep  Health/medical rep  Developmental disabilities service rep  Rep from underserved populations (minority, low income, rural, etc)

Beginning Grant Dollars: $11,000 Categories for spending: Clerical, Contacted services, Advertising-Printing, Postage, Telephone, Purchased Services, Instructional Materials, Professional Travel. Final report for due Oct, 2009 Grant application for due August 1, 2009 Grant/Budget

AGENCY SHARING

Agency Sharing Use 2-3 minutes to report on:  1) Current program  2) Next Steps/New Endeavors  3) Gaps/Barriers  Memorandum of Agreement (Partnerships)

SERVICES COORDINATION SUPPORT

Increase accuracy of data in Connect Specific to: reason for the 45 day delay Tracking of infants verified due to prenatal drug exposure Thoughts for next year: EDN Thank you notes Web site expansion A form of social networking for families involved in EDN Services Coordination

REFERRALS/CHILDFIND

0-2 years121 Referrals/50 Verified (55%) (30 withdrawn or unable to locate) 3-5 years 100 Referrals/58 Verified (57%) *School District Breakouts available Region 7 Referrals (may08-may09)

Region 7 Referrals (may08-

Referral Sources

0-2 years CAPTA – 23 Referrals Tested- 15 Verified - 5 (33%) Focus of NDE- Effects of Abuse/Neglect/ Trauma on young children Babies from the Bench CAPTA (may08-may09)

Focus on Physician Clinics (face to face contacts) Children’s Health Fair 50 children ages 2-5 completed vision, hearing, dental and developmental screening. Outreach to DHHS Current Childfind Efforts…

Who are we missing as referral sources? Are we finding children early enough? Who should we target next year? Childfind Targets?

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Early Childhood Professional Development Coordinator- Kelly Vanness List serv/Upcoming trainings Preschool Networking Meetings Family Nights – Kathy Snow – Positive Behavioral Supports Requests Funding for Families & Service Providers

ACCOUNTABILITY & PROGRESS MONITORING

Improving the Learning of Children with Disabilities (ILCD)  Purpose  Process  Eight Inquiries  Surveys  File Review  Performance Report

NDE/NDHHS File Review  20 EDN files reviewed by NDE and DHHS in spring 2008  Reviewed files for compliance in:  Role of SC  Timelines and compliance with MDT/IFSP process & documents  Transition planning  Compliance with 45 days was 88%  Current Compliance 99%  Action Plan

Results Matter  Mandated by OSEP for state funding  Measures Child Outcomes  Data at 4 points: entry to Part C and exit from Part C, entry to part B and prior to kindergarten transition  COR & AEPS (Creative Curriculum)  6 months in programming  Reliability Tests annually  NDE aggregates and sends to feds

Results Matter  Mandated by OSEP for state funding  Measures Program Outcomes for school- based early childhood programs  achieve/maintain high quality  have qualified staff  consistent with state/fed guidelines  Tools  Environmental Rating Scales  Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation  NDE Rule 11 reporting & approval

Results Matter  Mandated by OSEP for state funding  Measures Family Outcomes  1) effectively communicate their child’s needs  2) help their children develop & learn  3) know their rights  Nebraska family surveys for IDEA  Clinically significant SC vs. no SC