Overview The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy

We have been hearing about it! Teri Chapman, Director, Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education Michigan Transition Services Association – March 2015 Michigan Transition Outcomes Project – Spring Institute - June 2015 Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) – August 2015

This is the first step

Michigan Mirroring the Federal Plan Federal Partners: Department of Education – OSERS, OPE, OCTAE, IES Department of Health and Human Services – ACL, HRSA, ASPE, SAMHSA, NIH, CMS, ACF, CDC Department of Labor – ETA, ODEP, WHD Social Security Administration - ORDES The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. ii Who would be our Michigan Partners?

Building Collaboration in Michigan Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education Michigan Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Michigan Association on Higher Education and Disability Michigan Department of Education, Career Technical Education Disability Network of Michigan Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council Developmental Disabilities Council Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Community Mental Health Service Providers Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services Michigan Works! Plus so many more

Shared Definition of Transition “Transition is the period of time when adolescents are moving into adulthood and are often concerned with planning for postsecondary education, careers, health care, financial benefits, housing, and more. Research shows that regardless of eligibility and access challenges, there is a need to provide continuity of service for youth from ages 14 or 16 to ages 25 or 30 across child and adult-service systems.” The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. 10

The 2020 FYTP Vision Our vision is that all youth programs are based on universal design principles so that youth, regardless of their individual challenges, including disability, are equipped to pursue a self-directed pathway to address their interests, aspirations, and goals across all transition domains including community engagement, education, employment, health, and independent living that will ultimately result in positive, everyday social inclusion. The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. 11

Vision Themes Begin with the end user in mind – youth and family must be engaged in all stages

Vision Themes Strength-based research, policies and practices – includes culturally and linguistically diverse, as well as LGBT youth Universal Design for Learning - inclusive spirit and universal design for learning structure Set high expectations – encourage self- determination and beginning transition planning early The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Vision Themes Options to live successfully in the community Person-centered planning – self-directed and strength-based leading to greater decision- making and leadership roles High-quality professional development for youth service professionals – ensures they acquire the required competencies Continuity of service and access to information The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Compatible Outcome Goals Access to health care services and integrated work-based experiences in high school… Develop self-determination and engage in self- directed individualized planning… Be connected to programs, services, activities, information and supports… Develop leadership and advocacy skills… Have involvement from families and other caring adults with high expectations… The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Federal Partners in Transition (FPT) Approach The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. 14

Federal Partners in Transition (FPT) Approach Obtaining Public Input ◦ Lower age of starting transition ◦ Make adult services transferable between states ◦ No waiting for services for individuals with disabilities ◦ Ability to save for a child Gathering Supporting Documentation ◦ Lessons learned from current practices and research informed execution of 2020 Plan The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Federal Partners in Transition (FPT) Approach Examining Agencies’ Policies, Procedures, and Programs The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. 16

Federal Partners in Transition (FPT) Approach Collaborating to Share Administrative, Research, Evaluation and Program Data ◦ Encouraged data sharing for more effective interagency collaboration ◦ Government Data Sharing Community of Practice The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Federal Interagency Strategies in Action The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p

Future Work! The 2020 Federal Youth Transition Plan: A Federal Interagency Strategy, p. 24 Get out your highlighter