1. Regional Collaborative Networks Begin Year Update 2016-17
Review updated map and indicate it can be found on the website, if needed.

2. Today’s Agenda and Goals
General Resources, Information & Updates
Upcoming Trainings
Review RCN Contract Goals and New Tools
New IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist
Family Engagement Updates
Review Schedule for the Year

3. General RESOURCES, INFORMATION, and UPDATES

4. Find START on Social Media
Instagram: startpeertopeer
Hashtag: #STARTProject
Facebook
“Like” our page (Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START))
Closed RCN Group (START Project – RCN Group)

5. Sign up for the bi-monthly START Newsletter
Scroll down on the main page right-hand side!!
Click:

6. The RCN Leadership Traveling Plate Awards
Each plate was painted by a Michigan artist with ASD and plates were awarded to RCNs at Spring Leadership
Office will forward info about artist and inspiration to RCN
Please send out Thank You
Each RCN Member nominates a person who has gone above and beyond for the award and presents at the September and January RCN Meetings.
Nominated person keeps plate until next nomination
Take pictures of person with plate & send to START
Have nominated person sign and date back of plate for record of who has received it
Nominated persons may be showcased on social media and/or in START Connecting Newsletter

7. Community of Practice – State Trainers Maureen Ziegler—LEAD
Meeting Training Venues
OCAN – Lisonn Delcamp
CAN4GCA – Amy Chorley
CMAC – Jennifer Jones
Great Lakes Bay RCN – Jennifer VanTol and Kim Miller
Lakeside – Lisa Kepler
LEAN – Lindsey Harr-Smith
CRAN – Mary Garrigus
UPAN – Carrie Carr
SMART – Carrie Rabbit

8. Community of Practice – Sexuality
October 25 and 26, 2016 Train the Trainer at OU
Meet via Technology approximately 4X this year
Train on Sexuality in Regions
Sexuality Trainers:
Michelle Etson – Thumb Area
Cynthia Dress – MAC
Kim Miller – Great Lakes Bay RCN
Carrie Rabbit – SMART
Lisa Kepler – Lakeside RCN
Darnella Delfine – Wayne RACE
Amy Chorley – CAN4GCA
Carrie Carr – UPAN
Jennifer Jones – CMAC
Chantel Charron – LEAN

9. The Top 10: Characteristics of ASD that Impact LITERACY
Theory of Mind / Emotional Reciprocity
Literal Thinking
Repetitive Patterns of Behavior
Language & Communication
Prior Knowledge
Pragmatics
Restricted Interests & Motivation
Joint Attention & Social Engagement
Executive Function
Central Coherence
The Top 10:
Characteristics of ASD that Impact LITERACY

10. PILOT Top 10 ASD Impact on Literacy Checklist http://www. gvsu
PILOT Top 10 ASD Impact on Literacy Checklist (under Fall Leadership)

12. START IT Sites
Early Childhood – SMAC RCN Host Site in Jackson County
K-12
Gratiot-Isabella RESD Host Site
UPAN—MARESA Host Site
Building Your Future (BYF) – Kent CAN Host Site in Grand Rapids

13. 2017-18 START IT Sites Early Childhood – OCAN RCN in Oakland County
Possible OPEN APPLICATION for host site
K-12 – 1) Lakeside RCN in Macomb County
2) SMART RCN in Van Buren County
Building Your Future (BYF) – TBD
OPEN APPLICATION

14. RCN Leadership Days Fall 2016: Nov 7 @ Lansing Crowne
New Coaching Checklist
Literacy
Project Search
Sexuality
MAF
P2P Mediums & Summer Programs
and MORE…..
Spring 2017: May Kellogg Center

15. 2017 START Conference

16. Watch the START Events Page for Additional Training Dates http://www

17. RCN Priorities 2016-17 http://www. gvsu
Professional Development with Impact
Coaching for Implementation of EBP
Secondary Transition
Peer to Peer Support
Family and Community Engagement

18. Funding Guidelines All Questions to Jana

19. RCN Contract Requirements WORKSHEET

23. RCN Pacing Guide

24. HANDOUT REVIEW

25. GOAL 1 Review: PD with Impact

26. Goal 2 Review: Coaching for the Implementation of EBPs

27. Rolled out at Summer Institute Aligned with the IEP process
NEW Coaching Checklist IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist
Rolled out at Summer Institute
Aligned with the IEP process
Primary Goals
Improve IEP development and implementation
Increase use of meeting mechanics in IEP process
Improve understanding and use of EBP
Increase data collection and analysis
Review IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist and PPT

28. USAPT Online READY http://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/usapt-15.htm

29. USAPT A couple of ways you can use the tool:
Complete the USAPT online. The building coach will start the process by registering as a user and then complete the USAPT to get the assessment process going. The building coach will then invite team members to complete the USAPT online.
Complete the USAPT as a team offline, then enter the data online and view the graphed results.
Either way, the team should come to consensus before finalizing the results. The team can then identify areas of strengths and areas for improvement and set priorities.

30. The XTREME RCN CHALLENGE WATCH FOR LEADER BOARD
USAPT
Coming Fall 2016 and Spring 2017

31. GOAL 3 Review: Secondary Transition Target Students – V3 Discovery

32. Community Conversations TA Application http://www. gvsu
(bottom of page)

33. Recommendations for Secondary Transition Programs & CHECKLIST

34. RCN Coordination / Support with Project Search (PS)
Provide local PS sites with RCN contact and vise versa
Offer trainings to PS Search staff onsite
Invite PS staff to local / RCN trainings
Serve as a resource for EBPs for students with ASD
RCN become knowledgeable on PS and opportunities for students with ASD

35. National Transition UPDATE
Employment First
ODEP Recommendations to Michigan
Workplace Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)—July 22, 2014
Replaces Workforce Investment Act& Amends Rehab Act (MRS)
Focus on younger students and students with more significant disabilities
Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS)
Reduced Subminimum Wage (MRS to Eliminate)

36. Michigan Transition UPDATE
Seamless Transition TA Pilot
DD Council – Economic Justice Workgroup
4 Teams
Goals:
Paid work before exit
Competitive Community Employment
How:
3-year plan with specific outcomes
PPP (Positive Personal Profile) – Discovery
Collaboration & Braiding / Blending Resources
Points of Success for All (Schools: SPP; MRS: #s)
Flexible Application of Governing Regulations

37. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY MRS / MTSA Collaborative Project
Goal: Establish and strengthen collaborative relationships between MRS and MTSA that increase competitive integrated employment outcomes through joint training and local projects.
Application Deadline: November 18, 2016
Funding: MTSA is donating $40,000 to MRS which allows them to draw down federal matching funds of $108,148 = $148,148 – FIVE projects will be funded, one in each MTSA region. Each project has a budget of $29,630 (to MRS).
Purpose: Voc Rehab services for students still in school to enhance integrated employment outcomes (see list)– INNOVATIVE projects!!

38. Goal 4 Review: Peer to Peer Support
Peer to Peer Support TA Application support htm
(bottom of the page)

39. RCN P2P TA / Coaching 1 ISD Cash Match of $5000 = total $10,000
Can use up to $5000 per RCN to support regional P2P TA / Coaching
Example: CRAN Pilot
1 ISD Cash Match of $5000 = total $10,000
Offset staff for ½ day per week for P2P TA / coaching
Example:
5 ISDs RCN
Cash match for each ISD of $1000 = total $10,000
Approx ¼ day every other week per ISD

40. RCN Peer to Peer Support Coordinators Community of Practice Margie Mayberry (LEAD)
Conference Call 4 Times a Year to Support the RCN P2P Support Coordinators
Model after Ingham ISD. Lisa Basore – County
Participants:
Lindsey Harr-Smith – LEAN
Lisa Basore – CRAN
Dates: TBD

41. Project Unify http://www.specialolympics.org/projectunify.aspx

42. Name Change…

43. After the START Conference May over 100 P2P LINK programs applied to engage in partnership with
Project Unify…

44. WIN / WIN EQUATION

45. Unified Champion Sports Key Components
Youth Leadership
Unifying Programs
Anti-Bullying Message
Positive School Climate

46. Getting Started A School Staff Liaison Fill out the registration form
Form a YAC (Youth Activation Committee) – few student leaders with and without disabilities
Form a plan of activities and create a budget (grant funds will not pay for food)

47. Lansing Everett teacher Amy Robinson named 2016 Unified Champion Leadership Award recipient by Special Olympics Michigan.

48. Guiding our P2P Program Leadershipin the Partnership
Follow Expense and Supply Purchasing Procedures (forms soon to be on START website)
Honoring the integrity of each program and the required components
Encouraging our P2P leaders to attend the all expense paid 2 day Unified Champion Schools Summer conference ( held in mid August – locations move around the state )

49. Goal 5 Review: Family and Community Engagement

50. Regional Collaborative Networks Connecting with MAF Parent Mentors
RCN representatives can serve as a contact about resources and info in schools
MAF Parent Mentor can attend RCN meetings to learn about RCN priority activities and share what is happening with MAF and families in the local area
Develop a plan focused on critical issues in the local area and discuss ways to work together (e.g. behavior support in schools)
Attend trainings offered by RCN and invite RCN to attend MAF trainings
START Intensive Training – MAF Liaison attend trainings and connect with families
(Saline & Ypsilanti; Jackson)

51. Family Engagement
2016/2017
Who’s on the Team?

52. Family Engagement – Big Picture
Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE) supporting goals of the START Grant
Addressing how schools, outside agencies and communities can meaningfully engage and work collaboratively with parents and families in planning their child’s education.
Providing statewide public awareness on how to access appropriate resources and information.

53. Family Engagement - Goals
Family and community engagement in trainings and planning to prepare students to be fully integrated in their school and local community
Increase partnerships between schools, families, and communities including greater communication and collaboration related to RCN priorities
Focus on raising expectations and opportunities at home and in the community and prepare for graduation and employment

54. Family Engagement – Goals
Utilize the START Passport across grade levels
Increase collaboration with student home and school goals
Passport process guides implementation

55. Family Engagement – Goals
Increase parent participation in RCN activities
Parents actively involved in advocacy agencies, Parent Advisory Committees, and community organizations.
Increase Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) involvement in RCN meetings
Informed of START activities and programming that could benefit families across the state.

56. Family Engagement - Goals
What the Intensive Trainings Provides:
Expertise in and access to evidence based practice research and supports
Resources to improve understanding of educational system
Increasing knowledge for families, empowering them to better advocate long-term for their child
Information and best practice material promoting self-advocacy and independence of the individual

57. Family Engagement – Who?
START Parent Liaisons (SPLs): will serve as a conduit to START and engage with families during the START intensive training sessions, including Building Your Future and K-12 training.
Jana Benjamin, START Project Manager,
Margie Mayberry, START Consultant:
Stacie Rulison, START Consultant:

58. Family Engagement We need the
Data to support engagement with families to MDE/OSE.
Data to better understand what families need, want, and value.
Data promoting collaboration for families and their educational teams and acquiring buy-in by all stakeholders.
Data assuring alignment with best practice in promoting family engagement and improved outcomes.
Data demonstrating increased collaboration with other grant funded projects and agencies (i.e. Michigan Alliance for Families).

59. Family Engagement – “What’s ahead?”
Surveys for parent input
Lunch meetings
Possible evening session – based on family input
Resources and information
Connection to other family members

60. Final Action Plan / Discussion on Goals

61. Mid-Year / End-Year Reporting
All forms can be found at:
Your reporting forms can be found in:
Make sure all relevant RCN reps are shared members of the RCN Dropbox folder (Jana has placed appropriate files in the folder)
Review and complete the mid-year RCN report forms including Financial Expenditure Report
CAUTION: Don’t cut and paste items in or out of Dropbox or the item will be removed from its original location – USE COPY and PASTE!!

62. Schedule Review