1. START Spring Leadership Day 2016-17

2. Find START on Social Media
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4. Today’s Agenda START Updates
Harnessing Social Media: The pros and cons of social media in schools
Sexual Health for Individuals with ASD and other Complex Disabilities
Innovative Ideas in Peer to Peer Support
* Team activity time interspersed

5. Just a Reminder How Important Education Is to Kids and Families

6. START Updates

7. Self-Management: June 21st in Lansing
2017 Fall RCN Leadership: November 13th in Grand Rapids
2018 START Conference and Spring RCN Leadership Day: April 30th and May 1st

8. Passports
Order form

9. The RCN Leadership Traveling Plate Awards
Each RCN Member nominates a person who has gone above and beyond
Nominations at the September and January RCN Meetings
Consider using a nomination form
Process:
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

10. 2017-2018 RCN Application DUE June 26th
What’s Coming Up
RCN Application DUE June 26th

11. RCN Application 2017-2018 Changes Goal 1: PD with Impact - None
Goal 2: Coaching - New Options
Goal 3: Transition - New Options
Goal 4: Peer to Peer - New Options
Goal 5: Family Engagement - None
*START Representative meeting participation
Available on the START website  RCN Applications and Report Forms

12. Goal 2: Coaching for Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
Change to the IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist – USAPT is no longer on the form
For the purposes of reporting for the RCN contract, the RCN will continue to focus coaching efforts on target students, but may select to focus at a building level for some data reporting

13. Coaching for Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
Multi-ISD RCN: a. Student level: Use the START IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist with a target student and submit a K-12 Target Student Reporting Form for at least ONE student per ISD. The deadline for baseline data entry is October 30, Collect end of the year data after April 1, 2018 and submit data by June 1, AND (choose one) b. Submit ONE additional K-12 Target Student Reporting Form per ISD (per the same process described in “a”) OR c. Building level: Work with ONE building per ISD to complete the Universal Supports Assessment and Planning Tool (USAPT) and submit online
For a total of two data sets per ISD

14. Multi-County RCN Per ISD Data Reporting

15. Coaching for Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
Single ISD RCN: a. Student level: Use the START IEP Implementation Coaching Checklist with target students and submit a K-12 Target Student Reporting Form for at least TWO students. The deadline for baseline data entry is October 30, Collect end of the year data after April 1, 2018 and submit data by June 1, AND A COMBINATION OF b. Submit ONE to TWO additional K-12 Target Student Reporting Form (per the same process described in “a”) OR c. Building level: Work with ONE to TWO buildings per ISD to complete the Universal Supports Assessment and Planning Tool (USAPT) and submit online
For a total of four data sets per ISD

16. Single ISD RCN Per ISD Data Reporting

17. START Building Your Future (BYF) – Secondary Transition
Student-level: Identify at least TWO transition-age target students for employment or post-secondary education focus. Use the START V3 discovery process checklist. Use the BYF Target Student Reporting Form. The deadline for baseline data entry is October 30, Collect end of the year data after April 1, 2018 and submit data by June 1, AND (choose one) Submit ONE additional BYF Target Student Reporting Form (per the same process described in “a”) OR Program-level: Utilize the Michigan Autism Council Transition & Adult Services Committee Recommendations and the Secondary Transition Recommendations Implementation Checklist with ONE program to set goals for program improvement and report progress.
For a total of three data sets per RCN

18. Transition Data Reporting

19. Community Conversations
Plan and complete TWO new Community Conversations through your RCN. OR Plan and complete ONE new Community Conversation AND demonstrate substantial follow-up from ONE or more previous Community Conversations (e.g., online sharing forum such as Google site, Wiki, website).

20. Peer to Peer Support
Establish a comprehensive peer to peer support program in at least THREE new buildings in the RCN region.
Use the START Peer to Peer Fidelity tool to strengthen and expand existing peer to peer support programs in at least ONE building. (e.g. additional grade levels, students with other disabilities, or extracurricular/community activities).
Optional: Establish a regional/county Peer to Peer coach position (Up to $5,000 in START contract resources plus district match). Submit the Proposal for Regional Peer to Peer Coach Position.

21. START RCN Representatives
The START representative for your RCN will attend three business meetings (typically to be held in September, January and May), one Implementation meeting (e.g. coaching, transition), and one additional meeting via teleconference, as needed. The remaining meetings are to be conducted by your RCN leadership independently.

23. What’s Coming Up
Due July 15th

24. End-Year Reporting All forms can be found at:
RCN  RCN Application and Report Forms
Review and complete the end of the year RCN report forms including Financial Expenditure Report
If you have questions, contact Jana Benjamin or your START RCN representative

25. End of Year Reporting: Submitting Target Student Data
Use the survey monkey link for the END OF YEAR Target student data for RCN K-12 and BYF
For the link, go to the RCN Application and Report Forms page of the START website
Available now and due by June 14th

27. Coaching Modules
Thank You Livingston and Ingham Counties

28. Purpose of the Coaching Modules
Assist the RCN’s with their RCN Contract Goals:
#1 – Professional Development with Impact
#2 – Coaching for the Implementation of Evidence- Based Practice

29. Organization of Coaching Modules
½ Day Format
A New Approach to Coach Leadership (PPT.)
Modules are designed as minute content presentations (some topics may take longer)
Coach leaders to support the building coaches in the development of action plans to ensure implementation
Needs Survey

30. How to Use the Coaching Modules
The coaching modules have 3 sections: Beginning, Middle and End.
The middle section (i.e. actual content) must be merged with the “START Coaching Modules Beginning” and “START Coaching Modules End” PPTs provided.
“Beginning” PPT should be modified and should explain to the participants their role as a coach and the purpose of the coaching modules.
Middle section can be selected from a menu of training content (see menu below)
“Ending” section PPT framework is designed to assist Coach Leaders in supporting the Building Coach and their team in designing implementation and action plans prior to the end of the session

31. Menu of Training Content
Differentiation – Elementary
Differentiation – Secondary
Differentiation – Support Staff
Differentiation – Administration
Improving Implementation Fidelity
K-12 Data Collection
Looking at ASD Differently – Secondary
Paraprofessional Dependence/Self Advocacy/Peer to Peer Support – Secondary
Peer to Peer – Elementary
FBA
IEP
Top 10 Behaviorisms

32. Coaching Toolkit

33. The Coaching Tool Kit PURPOSE:
Provide visuals to demonstrate use of strategies/tools.
Provide “3-point communication” during disagreement / emotional topics
Despite intent, difficult messages can come across as personal attacks due to eye contact / paraverbal skills and any negative reaction is directed at the sender.
Using a “third point” (the docs in the tool kit), one can avoid the impact on the relationship during these difficult conversations.

34. The Coaching Tool Kit Sections
START
Law (FAPE / LRE)
Research
Outcomes
Interventions
CETA
Visuals / Instructional Science
Parapro Tool
Self - Management
Behavioral Science
Response Script
Ed Strategies
Output Hierarchy
Reading Profile
Literacy Checklist
Secondary Transition
Autism Council Recommendations

35. Coach Toolkits – One per County
Kellie F. will send a survey link to determine interest in ordering more. Cost will depend on how many are ordered (~$40-70). Complete one survey per RCN.

36. Community of Practice Groups: Update

37. Sexual Health and ASD – Kelly (lead)
Meet via Technology approximately 4X this year
Sexual Heath and ASD Liaison to Regions

38. State Trainers Maureen Ziegler (lead)
Meeting Training Venues
OCAN – Lisonn Delcamp
CMAC – Jennifer Jones
Great Lakes Bay RCN – Jennifer VanTol
Great Lakes Bay RCN – Kim Miller
Lakeside – Lisa Kepler
LEAN – Lindsey Harr-Smith
CRAN – Mary Garrigus
UPAN – Carrie Carr
SMART – Carrie Rabbit

39. P2P Support Coordinators Margie Mayberry (lead)
Conference Call 4 Times a Year to Support the RCN P2P Support Coordinators
Coordinators involved
Lunch Meeting

40. Project SEARCH and START Partnership
Review updated map and indicate it can be found on the website, if needed.

41. Weekly Consultation w/ ASD / Behavior Specialist
Wehman, et al. (2012). Project SEARCH for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Increasing Competitive Employment On Transition From High School
The PLUS:
Weekly Consultation w/ ASD / Behavior Specialist
Use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Use of Universal Supports and Evidence-based Practices
Role Play and Practice
Regular monitoring for adequate practice to mastery across environments
The work of Paul Wehman and his colleagues has been specific to providing supports and instruction to individuals with ASD in
Social, communication, teaching job skills, use of visual supports, power of routine and structure. Evidence Based Practices grounded in research NPDC.
© CCHMC 1/3/06

42. Competitive Employment for Youth with ASD (2013)
Participants:
40Ss ASD (Dx or SpEd) (24 in treatment, 16 in control)
Independent in self care (e.g. dressing, hygiene, eating)
Capable of providing consent
Project SEARCH PLUS (ASD Supports)
Onsite intensive systematic instruction (using ABA)
Onsite support and consultation from ABA or ASD specialist
Intensive staff training in ASD and PS model
Outcomes:
21 in treatment group employed (24% above minimum wage; 78%maintained 12 and 24 mo. post participation)
1 in control group employed
Reasons for Success:
Collaboration (monthly meetings)
Training
ASD Specific Supports

43. Purpose: replicate previous study
, total 54 individuals with ASD, 18-21
Individuals recruited each year across 4 years creating 4 cohorts
Assigned to “PS-ASD” model (treatment condition) or school as usual (control condition)

44. Employment OUTCOMES Treatment 74.2% 90.3% 87.1% Control .53% .60%
Group
Graduation
3 mo
12 mo
Treatment
74.2%
90.3%
87.1%
Control
.53%
.60%
Mean of 1hr/wk long term support (for more significantly impacted)

45. START Project SEARCH Technical Assistance (THE PLUS)
Collaborative Teaming
On Site TA
Access to Training

49. Harnessing Social Media: The Pros and Cons of Social Media in Schools
Jay Gross

50. Harnessing Social Media: The Pros and Cons of Social Media in Schools Process and Application Activity MEDIA 3 Main Ideas; 2 Ideas to Implement; 1 for Further RCN Discussion

51. Peer to Peer Coordinator Lunch meeting

52. Coach Tool Kits – One Per County
Pick up during lunch

54. Menu of Training Content
Differentiation – Elementary
Differentiation – Secondary
Differentiation – Support Staff
Differentiation – Administration
Improving Implementation Fidelity
K-12 Data Collection
Looking at ASD Differently – Secondary
Paraprofessional Dependence/Self Advocacy/Peer to Peer Support – Secondary
Peer to Peer – Elementary
FBA
IEP
Top 10 Behaviorisms

55. Sexual Health for Individuals with ASD and other Complex Disabilities

56. Sexual Health Education Process and Application Activity GATHER AND SHARE
Find THREE other RCN reps and ask them WHEN and WHY Sexual Health Education is so crucial for Students with ASD.
Then return to your RCN table and share the answers from the other RCN reps.
Summarize the common themes from all the answers to report out.

58. USAPT
Spring 2017

59. USAPT Challenge Leader Board

60. USAPT Leader Board
Place
RCN 1
THUMB AREA
Place
RCN 2
NAN

61. The XTREME RCN CHALLENGE Passport

62. Peer to Peer Support

63. START Peer to Peer Quilt
Send us your new peer to peer t-shirts for the next quilt!
To check out the quilts for your next event, go to the START website under Peer to Peer!!

64. Honor the integrity of both programs
Follow guidelines regarding funding – UCS guidelines posted on START website
T-shirt – examples
Staff to attend UCS summer trainings- August 7& 8 in Bay City
START and UCS looking to identify and showcase exemplary models of successful partnership. Share at START meetings and/ UCS summer trainings
Leadership will be meeting on a regular basis to provide guidance and fidelity of programs   

65. LINK Summit
Summer 2017… Not happening

66. Reminder

67. Innovative Ideas in Peer to Peer Support
● App for Social Outings - Stacey VanLaan
● Grandville P2P Family Night - Jill Krueze
● 0 Hour P2P - Christine Skoutelas

68. App for Social Outings Process and Application Activity KNOWING is DOING
Move to a new table without members of YOUR RCN.
Develop THREE components of the app you understand and can implement.
Identify any components you need more information about.
Develop at least one upcoming outing for using the app.

69. Peer to Peer Family Night Process and Application Activity “I” is for IDEAS
Develop THREE components of the Peer to Peer Family Night you would like to implement.
Develop 3-5 additional ideas you might include in a Peer to Peer Family Night.

70. ZERO Hour for Peer to Peer Process and Application Activity “T” is for Chart
Return to YOUR RCN Table.
Create a T Chart on the provided paper
On the left side, use the title “what I know and understand.”
On the right side, use the title “what I need clarified”
Brainstorm both sides and summarize themes for report out