Supporting All Children Learning and Playing Together FIRST 5 Commission Meeting June 20, 2012 Good Afternoon, Jolene and FIRST 5 Commission, thank you.

Supporting All Children Learning and Playing Together FIRST 5 Commission Meeting June 20, 2012
Good Afternoon, Jolene and FIRST 5 Commission, thank you for thank you for inviting me to share with you a few of the successes and highlights of the impact of the inclusion collaborative today. I’m Janice Battaglia, Manager of the Inclusion Collaborative at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Early Learning Services Department. I want to acknowledge FIRST 5 and Jolene Smith who have had the foresight to understand the importance of including children with special needs and disabilities in our schools and the community through supporting the work of the inclusion collaborative. Battaglia/SEECAP Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

IC Alignment with FIRST 5
Supported by: Understand the: IC Historical Perspective Highlights of Accomplishments and Impact Advocacy and Access Inclusion Supports Professional Development Screening and Assessment Coordination Commissioner (Chair) Rachel Samoff has participated in some of our trainings and have sent her staff to participate as well and can share first hand the impact this training has had for her staff. This impact comes from the tireless work of teachers, trainers & volunteers. And, of course, none of it would be possible w/o generous financial support from FIRST 5. WARMENHOVEN INSTITUTE FOR INCLUSION Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

MISSION STATEMENT The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County is committed to ensuring that children with disabilities & special needs have equal access to full participation in inclusive learning environments. Alignment with FIRST 5 Please visit:

Inclusion Collaborative History Walk
Local Early Planning Council (LPC) creates sub-committee for inclusion Continued funding through FIRST 5, SCCOE, Warmenhoven and other small grants Trained 3400 staff Implementation Plan Created with funding from FIRST 5, LPC and E-3 (West Ed) Needs assessment Provided professional development for over 2000 early education staff and families-IFECMHCP Inclusion Collaborative focused on consultation and Assessment for FIRST 5 no funding 32 inclusion classrooms at 19 sites Impact growing-Warm Line Developmental Screenings Screening and Assessment Begins-centralized thru COE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Trained 700 educators, parent and administrators on inclusive practices Inclusion Support Warm Line FIRST 5 funded Inclusion Collaborative Joint award for SCCOE and (E-3) (West Ed)-began Inclusion Symposium SB 1703 passed shared funds between LPC and Community Child Care Council (4cs) Janice 2004 in collaboration preschool programs in districts and state preschool/private/head start Julie Grisham and Don Bolce—screening and assessment survey 2005 KidConnections KidScope FIRST 5 Centralized Referral System through MH Continue IC Training Community training for Libraries, after school—CSEFEL-AB212-IFECMHCP FIRST 5, SCCOE and Warmenhoven’s funds for Inclusion Collaborative for Pilot Inclusion Site Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Inclusion Collaborative Strategic Areas
Screening and Assessment Coordination Advocacy and Access Professional Development Show the Inclusion Collaborative brochure and open it up and point out the four services. Inclusion Support Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Advocacy and Access Impact Highlights
Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

FIRST 5-signed pledge and several funded agencies
Strategic Area: Advocacy and Access Person First Terminology Impact Pledge of Respect 304 people signed a pledge Person First Policy % 34 agencies signed a pledge % Hold up the person first terminology bookmark and packet “Pledge of Respect.” It represents putting people before their disabilities …. in your actions, as well as your language, for example saying a child with autism, rather than an autistic child. I have brought packets regarding person first terminology for all of you to review and sign if you have not yet had an opportunity to do so and consider developing a policy for person first terminology at your respective agencies. FIRST 5-signed pledge and several funded agencies Sign up on-line: FIRST 5 Alignment Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Access Impact 2011-12
Satisfaction “I am satisfied with…” - Percent Agree or Strongly Agree Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Satisfaction “I am satisfied with…” - Percent Agree or Strongly Agree Head Start Gilroy Unified School District San Jose Unified School District PARKWAY Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Comments: She loves school and looks forward to going to class every morning The IC helped the district create a wonderful inclusion program He loves being with other children. Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Access: Inclusion Sites 2012-13 Impact
Pilot data on 9 students, as a result of promising practice there were 111 children reported on their transition in this survey. PoP sites = 3 Parkway 1 Galarza 2 Gilroy 2 Franklin McKinley-State Preschool 25% PoP Included in general education settings and receiving access to traditional kindergarten Curriculum and programming in a less restrictive environment. Inclusion 99 SDC = 12 Data Summary Count Percent General education no supports = 51/ 46% General education with supports (i.e., DIS/RSP/Aide) = 31/ 28% Special Day Class with some inclusion = 17/ 15% District Special Day Class Program = 9 /8% County Special Day Class Program = 3 /3% % 90%=99 10% = 11 Representing 22 of our 32 sites = 69% 19 Sites 40 Classrooms 7 School Districts SCCOE Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Access: Impact Across the State
Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems- (SEEDS) visitation site SEEDS consultant Statewide Exemplary Program Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Inclusion Supports Impact Highlights

Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Inclusion Support Warm Line Impact
Developmental Screenings Trained on: ASQ/ASQ SE, Triple P and CA-CSEFEL E-packets on topics such as adaptations, specific areas of development, how to make friends, community and religious inclusion Completes ASQ/ASQ SE as needed Collaboration tips Inclusion tools and tips Answers questions on inclusion programs Tips on Behavior-(Triple P and CA-CSEFEL) On site support—coaches to support programs Call Referrals to and from FIRST 5 System of Care July-June 2012 = 504 contacts July 2008-June 2012 =1560 contacts Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Inclusion Support Warm Line Impact
Thank you. I really appreciate all of your help and advice. What a huge help you are! Every time I am in touch with you, you blow me away with more information. Thank you so much. Thank you for the wonderful resources. It is an accommodation for wheel chairs. A table has been heightened in the classroom. The teaching staff found the tri-wall picture very helpful. The Inclusion collaborative is doing wonderful work for our clients. The resources you have gathered are very comprehensive and we look forward to utilizing them as well as sharing them with our families. New e-Packets: Sensory Processing Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten Inclusion in Scouts Supports for children with Autism Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills Talking with Parents 15 referrals and reports (since April) 8 referred to Catholic Charities Home Visit—3 followed up with Catholic Charities All receive a HAT check—how are things 1-3 months after the call or coaching visit 22 coaching referrals Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Visual Supports for Home
Washing Hands Daily home schedule Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Visual Supports for Home
Using the bathroom Brushing Teeth Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Professional Development Impact Highlights

Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact 2011-12
100% 99% 100% Survey Results For All Trainings Agree Disagree Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Supports FIRST 5 System of CARE to support KCN, PoP sites FRCs and RTT
Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact Supports FIRST 5 System of CARE to support KCN, PoP sites FRCs and RTT Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact 2005-2012
Supports FIRST 5 System of CARE to support KCN, PoP sites FRCs and RTT Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Professional Development Participants Comments
Trainings are very helpful for those who are working with children with disabilities-it is a must to take this type of workshop Your trainings continue to exceed my expectations I really learn a lot in all of the workshops, all trainers are knowledgeable and give me strategies that I can put to use the next day in my classroom! Thank you! Your hands on, research based and active participation is very effective in reaching your audience Thank you for making a difference in Santa Clara County! Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area: Professional Development July to June 2012
Outreach: 737 Professional development participants: 3092 KidConnections trainings:140 Total: 3969 Over 46% of programs served are FIRST 5 Funded Programs Participants represent 7 counties 27 districts 4 higher education 42 other agencies/programs Co-Facilitated trainings and development of strategies to support participants Supported the IFECMHCP, FRCs, KCNs Development of Touchpoints training for special needs populations Participation at Boston TouchPoints Annual Forum Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Strategic Area Assessment Coordination Impact Highlights

Alignment with FIRST 5 System of Care- RTT
Strategic Area: Screening and Assessment Coordination July 2011 to April 2012 Early Start Referrals-158 Special Education Referrals-149 KidConnections Referrals to ESP/School Districts: Alignment with FIRST 5 System of Care- RTT Annual Referrals ESP School Districts Total FY 07-08 68 82 150 08-09 87 88 175 09-10 97 179 10-11 134 172 306 11-12 158 149 307-to 4/12 Total 529 588 1117 Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Success Story- It Takes a Village
ECE Assessment Coordinator received an ESP referral from the MHD CC from a Pedi Processed the referral and forwarded to ESP ESP Eligibility tech contacted Parent regarding referral Parent was concerned regarding the referral and after a lengthy discussion parent declined referral for services – indicating that she was not concerned about her child’s development. ESP Eligibility tech contacted ECE Assessment Coordinator Indicated the parent declined services and was concerned about the parent and her being so anxious. She said she tried to talk Mom through the process and Mom shut down. Mom’s first language is not English and wondered if Parent would have a better understanding in her first language. ECE Assessment Coordinator looped back into the MHD to notify the referral source, MH Clinician and CC staff of the status of the referral to ESP. The ECE Assessment Coordinator and suggested that the referral be sent to IC Warm Line for support. One of the Warm Line Staff speaks the same language as the parent. The Pedi responded to the , indicating that he was concerned that the Parent wasn’t proceeding with the ESP referral. Pedi did think it would be helpful for parent to receive support from the Warm Line. The MHC in response to the indicated that she was concerned the parent was extremely overwhelmed and very anxious. She suggested that the call from the Warm Line staff happen after their initial visit with the parent. ECE Assessment Coordinator and Doctor acknowledge the request from the MH Clinician About a week later the MH Clinician visited the parent and thought that a call from the Warm Line would be helpful. The Warm Line staff contact the parent and spent over an hour on the phone listening to the parent’s concerns regarding her child’s development. She administered an ASQ/ASQ:SE which indicated developmental and social emotional concerns. Parent still didn’t think a referral for services was needed. They spoke of speech and language support for the child and the ESP. The Parent mentions Autism in the conversation and said to the Warm Line Staff if you bring that up in our conversation I will no longer take your calls. This conversation happened in the parent’s primary language. The Warm Line Staff sent the parent an e-packet with information on Speech and language development, community resources, PHP classes and the LTI Family Resource centers locations. The Warm Line staff will follow-up with a HAT (how are things) call within a couple of weeks. Pediatrician/MH/SCCOE/ ESP/ Warm Line are all involved in supporting the family as they navigate the next steps of understanding their child’s development and accessing services This speaks to collaboration, partnership and systems change Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

IC Braided Funding Sources 2008-2012
SCCOE is now providing 54% of funding for IC We could not do the work without funding that you have provided to support the work with the school districts, screening and assessment coordination and supports. As we expand our outreach and services the need for funding is always paramount, thank you for your continued support to continue to work and support children with disabilities and special needs and those staff who work closely with their families Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

Thank You! Questions? Contact: Janice Battaglia, Manager 408-453-6552
Support from the FIRST 5 commission is critical to the success of the Inclusion Collaborative. Thank you Jolene and FIRST 5 Commission for being continued champions of the Inclusion Collaborative. Without your support we could not do the work that we are doing—we hope to expand, but with constrained budgets at this time we have to be patient and hope that students and families will truly be welcomed and have a sense of belonging to any program with which they choose to participate. We hope to create an early childhood special education intern credential program that will support the cross training for staff to work effectively with ALL children. We look forward to supporting FIRST 5 efforts in Educare, race to the top, and the system of care. Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion

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