1. 1 Shared Youth Vision Self- Assessment Tools October 23, 2007 1 PM ET

2. 2 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 2 Virtual Classroom Layout Chat Room Attendee List Presentation Slide Area

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6. 6 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 6 Presenters Moderator  Ingrid Nyberg,  Ingrid Nyberg, USDOL ETA Region 6 San Francisco Presenters:  Rosemary Cowan,  Rosemary Cowan, USDOL ETA Region 6 San Francisco  Vinz Koller,  Vinz Koller, Social Policy Research Associates  Carol Behrer,  Carol Behrer, Youth Policy Institute of Iowa  Carol Clymer,  Carol Clymer, Public/Private Ventures

7. 7 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 7 Shared Youth Vision Webinar Series  Webinar #1: –Shared Youth Vision Self Assessment Tools - October 23, 2007  Webinar #2: –Collaborative Approach to Serving Neediest Youth - November 13, 2007  Webinar #3: –Resource and Gap Mapping - December 11, 2007

8. 8 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 8  Overview of Shared Youth Vision  Introduction to Self-Assessment Tools  State Self-Assessment Tool –State Implementation Example presented by Carol Behrer, Iowa  Local Self-Assessment Tool –Local Implementation Example: Massachusetts  Questions & Answers Today’s Agenda

9. 9 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 9 Rosemary Cowan Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems US DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco

10. 10 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 10 Federal Shared Youth Vision  2003 White House Task Force Report on Disadvantaged Youth urged improved interagency collaboration to better coordinate evaluation, accountability, and policy  2004 The Federal Shared Youth Vision (SYV) Partnership –Education, Health & Human Services, Housing & Urban Development, Justice, Labor, Social Security Administration, Corporation for National & Community Service and Transportation –Forums for State Shared Youth Vision Teams (2004 and 2006) –Pilot Projects and Regional Dialogues for State SYV Teams (2007) References: For the full White House Task Force Report, go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf

11. 11 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 11 The Shared Youth Vision: 2007 and Beyond!  State SYV Teams Have Spoken! (And we listened!) –Tools for assessing your state and setting goals –Examples of how to create and strengthen your SYV teams –Guidance on mapping state and local resources for youth and –Contact with your community of practice Learning with and from counterparts throughout the nation on challenges, solutions and best practices Mentoring opportunities

12. 12 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 12  Objectives for today’s webinar –Learn what the tools are and hear how other State SYV teams have used them –Be ready to modify and use these tools in your own neighborhood –Know who to contact to learn more and to be connected with your counterparts in other State and Regional agencies

13. 13 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 13 Vinz Koller Director of Training and Technical Assistance Social Policy Research Associates

14. 14 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 14 Shared Youth Vision Self- Assessment Tools: Overview 1.Logic Model 2.Self-Assessment State Checklist 3.Local Self-Assessment Tool 4.Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

15. 15 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 15 1. Youth Vision Logic Model Define (locally): - Target - Outcomes - Action Plan Building and Operating the Collaborative Integrating the Youth Service Delivery System Initial Program Goals: - Access - Participation - Completion - Transition Higher Youth Voter Turn-Out Civically Engaged Youth Participation in Community is Up Occupational Certificates Are Up Educated and Productive More Youth in Adv. Training Recidivism and Abuse Rates Down Healthy and Safe Enrollment in Health and Substance Abuse Services Up Reduction in teen pregnancy rates Youth have access to Adult Mentors Ready for Family And Parenting Long-term Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Youth Successfully Assume Adult Roles & Responsibilities

16. 16 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 16 2. State Checklist

17. 17 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 17 State Checklist: Three Sections State Providing Guidance and Support for Action at the Local Level Action at the State Level Forming of State Collaborative

18. 18 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 18 Assessing Progress  Progress is Tracked on Four-point Scale Indicators of progress: Initiation Phase Planning Phase Implemen -tation Phase Sustain/ Enhance Phase Priority for Action 1. Consensus on criteria for defining the “neediest youth” target population. 1234A B C 2. Target population defined and agreed upon based on data-driven analysis- mapping opportunities, barriers and needs. 1234A B C

19. 19 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 19 Polling Question #1  How far along are you in implementing a Shared Youth Vision in your State or Local Area? [select one] –Initiation Phase –Planning Phase –Implementation Phase –Sustain/Enhance Phase

20. 20 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 20 State Checklist: Indicators  Each section has multiple indicators

21. 21 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 21 Carol Behrer Executive Director Youth Policy Institute of Iowa

22. 22 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 22 ICYD - Origins  1998 – selected to receive a Youth Development State Collaboration Demonstration Grant from the Family & Youth Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  Original Purpose: Involve state government in promoting the positive development of youth.  Action: Formed a Youth Development Task Force to share best practices, coordinate resources, & network between local and state agencies to improve policy and practice.

23. 23 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 23 Participating State Agencies  Iowa Department of Education  Iowa Department of Human Services  Iowa Department of Public Health  Iowa Workforce Development  Iowa Empowerment Office (Early Childhood)  Iowa Advocacy Board  Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy  Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning  Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service  ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development  Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

24. 24 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 24 ICYD Positive Youth Development Strategies for Change 1)Align Policies and Coordinate Programs 2)Build capacity 3)Engage Youth 4)Mobilize Iowans

25. 25 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 25 What We Have Done in Iowa  Created a logic model  Agreed on results and long-term indicators  Cultivated a common language and definitions  Supported change through local implementation  Built capacity and focused on quality  Emphasized and supported youth engagement

26. 26 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 26 Iowa’s Shared Youth Vision Project  Target population -- system-involved youth transitioning to adulthood  Collaborative strategies based on lessons learned and best practice  Desired Results –Create replicable prototypes –Develop a “Guide to Effective Transitions” –Improve Outcomes for System-Involved Youth

27. 27 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 27 What We Have Learned  Dynamic, evolving process  Leadership and long-term vision is key  Staying focused and on track is hard, but critical  Need balance between clear expectations and local flexibility  Impact comes from applying what we learn to ongoing work

28. 28 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 28 Value of the Self-Assessment Tools  It is Non-judgmental  Helps group establish consensus on priorities and actions  Helps keep you focused  Provides benchmarks of progress  Clarifies expectations for local implementation

29. 29 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 29 Contact Information Carol Behrer, Executive Director Youth Policy Institute of Iowa (515) 727-4220 cbehrer@ypii.org

30. 30 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 30 Polling Question #2  What is your targeted youth population? [Check all that apply] –Children of incarcerated parents –Court-involved youth –Homeless and runaway youth –Indian and Native American Youth –Migrant youth –Out-of-school youth –Foster Youth –Youth with disabilities

31. 31 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 31 Carol Clymer Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures

32. 32 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 32 Local Self-Assessment Tool Overview  Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative  Part II: Integrating a Youth Service- Delivery System

33. 33 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 33 Local Self-Assessment Tool  Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative 3. Youth Vision Collaborative utilizes an agreed- upon action plan to guide operations. 2. Shared Youth Vision Collaborative focuses on “neediest youth” target population within local communities. 1. Multi-partner collaborative oversee Shared Youth Vision.

34. 34 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 34 Local Self-Assessment Tool  Part II: Integrating a Youth Service- Delivery System 4. Relevant agency resources are jointly contributed to serve the targeted youth. 5. Individual agency procedures are restructured to facilitate the delivery of effective services to the targeted youth population 6. Youth service delivery system functions collaboratively to maximize outcomes for targeted youth. 7. Shared Youth Vision participant outcome goals are collaboratively set and continuously measured.

35. 35 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 35 Local Tool: Indicators  Each outcome has multiple indicators

36. 36 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 36 Massachusetts Use of Local Self-Assessment  Massachusetts –Requiring all 16 Workforce Investment Regions to complete Local Assessment Tool Local Youth Council or P-21 Regional Team Results of assessment must be submitted at mid-point & end of FY08

37. 37 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 37 Massachusetts Use of Local Self-Assessment  Massachusetts (Cont’d) –State plans to use information to: Assist with calculating ROI indicators Improve ability to understand the strengths and capacity of the teams as well as partnership activities Identify opportunities for peer-to-peer learning

38. 38 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 38 Contact Information Diane Hurley, Division of Career Services MA Department of Workforce Development DHurley@detma.org

39. 39 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 39 Shared Youth Vision Self- Assessment Tools: Overview 4.Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

40. 40 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 40 Using the Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Toolkit  Step 1: Review tool with stakeholders  Step 2: Adapt State tool for your use  Step 3: Adapt Local tool for your use  Step 4: Determine who will complete tools  Step 5: Determine how tool can be integrated into strategic planning /continuous improvement process 5 4 3 2 1

41. 41 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 41 Learn More!  See the White House Task Force for Disadvantaged Youth Final Report, October 2003 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_h ouse_taskfforce.pdf  Read the “New Strategic Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services Under the Workforce Investment Act.” http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEGL3-04.pdf  Examine “TEGL 28-05: Expanding ETA’s Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services Under WIA to Include Indian and Native American Youth and Youth with Disabilities.” http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2224 http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2224  Connect to Your State and Local Youth Vision Team www.doleta.gov/ryf/State_Team_Lead_List.pdf www.doleta.gov/ryf/State_Team_Lead_List.pdf

42. 42 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 42  Visit the Regional Youth Forum web site: http://www.doleta.gov/ryf/ http://www.doleta.gov/ryf/  E-mail us: youthfed.team@dol.govyouthfed.team@dol.gov For more information…

43. 43 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 43 Please enter your questions into the Chat Room! Question and Answer Period

44. 44 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 44 Shared Youth Vision Webinar Series  Upcoming Webinars: –Webinar #2: Collaborative Approach to Serving Neediest Youth- Nov.13, 2007 –Webinar #3: Resource and Gap Mapping- Dec. 11, 2007

45. 45 Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools 45 Contact Information  Rosemary Cowan, Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems US DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco (415) 625-7935, cowan.rosemary@dol.govcowan.rosemary@dol.gov  Vinz Koller, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Social Policy Research Associates (831) 622-0749, Vinz_Koller@spra.comVinz_Koller@spra.com  Carol Clymer, Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures (215) 557-4495

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