1. Summit 2016 Planning and Preparation
June 15, 2016
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2. Outcomes for Today’s Webinar
Understanding of:
Purpose of DB Summit 2016
Develop action steps for TA and implementation nationally to build a stronger DB Network
Process of further preparation for Summit
NCDB’s recent work:
Rationale for undertaking clarification of vision and values
Review of steps taken to date to draft a vision and identify shared values
Post-Summit plans
DB Network needs assessment
Susan

3. Strategically Moving Forward…
NCDB Visioning
(APRIL/MAY 2016)
Summit (JULY 2016)
Network Action Plan (FALL 2016)
OSEP Priorities (2017)
Effective, Efficient, Learning, Collaborating DB Network Built on a Shared Vision
Susan

4. What is the Plan? Summit webinar #1
Opportunities for vision contribution (Portal)
Summary post on Network feedback to Linda (Portal)
Small group vision opportunities (adobe week of 7/11)
Summit webinar #2 – Initiative updates
Project reflection in preparation for DB Summit (Portal)
DB Summit 2016
Post DB Summit
Report out of aggregated information
Needs Assessment
Webinar
Product that tells the story
Sam

5. Conversations with State Projects
Purpose of conversations
Conversations with 31 State Projects
12 more scheduled (for total of 91 % response)
How this will impact Summit activities
Insights and ideas from calls
Communication is key for effective and efficient networking
We are all differently skilled at using media to communicate (consider ”Communication Matrix” framework as an analogy)
The agency where a state project is located makes a difference in assets and challenges; so does the structure of the service system
Overlaying network Initiative efforts/outcomes with individual state TA plan sometimes works well and is sometimes tough
Linda

6. Getting Here A talk in the wiki
Gail

7. “Managing Complex Change” Lippitt 1987
Susan
Reactive vs Proactive
STRATEGIC CHANGE

8. Vision and Values Reason for doing this work
strengthen and unite the network
Vision statement #1
Children who are deaf-blind have access to the best of knowledge and practice to ensure quality educational outcomes and meaningful life experiences. To meet the needs of this low-incidence and diverse population, a national network, through shared leadership and collaboration, creates a sustainable system supporting families, and service providers in the delivery of services by knowledgeable and qualified personnel.
Linda

9. Vision Statement #2 Opportunities for feedback State Portal
Children with deaf-blindness, their parents and the professionals who serve them, will receive the knowledge and practice needed to prepare their children to achieve full integration and participation in society including education, employment and community living. To meet the needs of this low-incidence and diverse population, a national network, through shared leadership and collaboration, will create a sustainable system of high quality, coordinated support services by knowledgeable and qualified personnel.
Opportunities for feedback
State Portal
Face to face opportunities
Linda

10. Next Steps Watch for messaging Use Portal to comment on the vision
Participate on the small groups related to vision if you choose
Calendar July 20th for planning webinar #2
Sam

11. Thank You!