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Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership First of Three Youth Webinars on Transition February 2014 Get the Picture Youth-Led, Youth-Driven Webinars on Transition

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership OBJECTIVES Through the personal stories and insights of youth from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Michigan, webinar participants will learn about: The youth experience and role in transition The power of authentic youth engagement, self-determination and leadership in transition Ideas for how to best support youth in the transition process

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership YOUR ENGAGEMENT During the Webinar, we encourage all to: ReflectConnectShare

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership YOUR ENGAGEMENT Follow us on Tweet reflections, questions & insights with the #youth4engagement Hashtag Check out the following link for a Twitter E-How: bit.ly/TwitterEHow

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership ORIGINS Christopher Coulston (DE), Emma Kemler (VA), Chris Nace (DC), Rachael Fiel (VA), Everett Deibler (PA) Youth from PA, VA, DE and DC came together to present on transition at the 2013 Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference. The youth were motivated to continue to spread the conversation on youth leadership and authentic engagement to professionals and youth throughout the country.

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership SETTING THE FOUNDATION Our Guiding Pillars Transition Youth Engagement A Support Team Knowing Yourself

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership IDEA 2004 SAYS THAT TRANSITION IS… “A Coordinated Set of Activities” Planning must begin no later than age 16 Transition Goals Community Experiences Employment Skills Development Post- Secondary Education & Training Independent Daily Living Skills Transition & Career Assessment

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership TRANSITION Our Guiding Pillars Transition

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition Who was involved in transition planning?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHO IS INVOLVED IN TRANSITION PLANNING? The Student EducatorsFamilyFriends Support Staff Businesses / Employers Agency Staff Community Does the student feel ‘invited’ or engaged in the process?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition What was your role in transition planning?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE IN TRANSITION PLANNING? AdvocateKnowledge-BuildingKnowing Myself

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition When did your transition planning start?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHEN DID YOUR TRANSITION PLANNING START? 16 years old = is way too late Transition needs and should be started earlier!

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition Where did transition preparation and planning take place?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHERE DID TRANSITION PREPARATION AND PLANNING TAKE PLACE?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition Why was it important for you to lead your transition planning?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO LEAD YOUR TRANSITION PLANNING? Experiences This is what I have learned Present I am here today Future How will I prepare for my future?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Transition How can youth become ‘the drivers’ of transition, rather than ‘the recipients?’

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership HOW CAN YOUTH BECOME ‘THE DRIVERS’ OF TRANSITION, RATHER THAN ‘THE RECIPIENTS?’ Support but not do for me Help but do not overpowe r me Encourage but do not forcibly direct me I can Lead!

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership SETTING THE FOUNDATION Our Guiding Pillars Transition Youth Engagement

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Youth Engagement What does youth engagement look like in transition?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership WHAT DOES YOUTH ENGAGEMENT LOOK LIKE IN TRANSITION? Decision-MakingImplementation We, as a team, will make the decisions; not just, ‘a few of us’ Do not just provide me options; let’s co-create them We can both ask & answer questions A Daily Experience Discussion

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Youth Engagement I feel engaged in transition when…

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership I FEEL ENGAGED IN TRANSITION WHEN…

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Youth Engagement I do not feel engaged in transition when…

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership I DO NOT FEEL ENGAGED IN TRANSITION WHEN… I feel like I shouldn’t even be there if they are not going to ask me questions or acknowledge me. You tell me to be a self- advocate… But your actions show otherwise

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership Youth Engagement How have adult allies shared leadership with you, by empowering you?

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership HOW HAVE ADULT ALLIES SHARED LEADERSHIP WITH YOU, BY EMPOWERING YOU? What can we do, to help you reach your goals? You can do this! How can I be helpful? Transition is a process! Not an ‘ad hoc’ event! I feel empowered and supported. to lead my Transition Journey!

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership SELF-DETERMINATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) Virginia’s I’m Determined Project Washington, D.C.’s curriculum- based initiative Delaware’s Kids Inspiring Kids

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership REMEMBER TO… ReflectConnectShare

Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership PREVIEW TO NEXT WEBINARS Webinar 2, Get In the Picture, will focus on the next two pillars: A Support Team and Knowing Yourself. It will more closely examine what youth across the country are doing to advocate for themselves and what supports are out there to facilitate the process Webinar 3, Change the Picture, will be an invitation for participants to meet the youth and discuss how to continue to improve the transition process and provide more opportunities for youth voice. International perspectives on transition will be offered.