1. Summer Academy 2014

2. Executive Order 13-04 2 DHS (VR and ODDS) and ODE shall work: “…to further improve Oregon’s systems of designing and delivering employment services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities …” Work “toward fulfillment of Oregon’s Employment First Policy,” including – Reduced state support of sheltered work over time – Increased investment in employment services (April 16, 2013)

3. EO Target Population School age children and transition age youth with IDD who are found eligible for Developmental Disability and/or Vocational Rehabilitation services School age children and transition age youth in public schools eligible for Special Education and related services Working age individuals with Intellectual and other Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in sheltered workshops

5. In Partnership, ODE will: 5 Appoint staff to focus on system-change in schools and communities.

6. Establish Statewide Transition Technical Assistance Network to assist transition services in schools

7. Support legislative or rule changes to prohibit local education agencies from contracting for assessments in sheltered workshops. ODE’s rules adopted in December 2013 State that publicly-funded education services will not take place in sheltered workshops. Information is available under “Employment-Related Transition Services” at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=3819 http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=3819

8. Educator Institute on Networking and Transition – June 2014 Agenda 8:15-9:00- Registration 9:00-9:15- ODE Welcome- Sarah Drinkwater, Assistant Superintendent and Mitch Kruska, Director 9:15-10:00- Keynote Speaker 10:00-10:10- Break 10:10-11:00- Vocational Rehabilitation 101:Overview of program, eligibility, and services provided 11:00-11:10- Break 11:10-12:40-Families and Community Together (FACT): Overview of program and services provided, introduction to Person Centered Planning 12:40-1:30- Lunch 1:30-2:30- Developmental Disabilities and Brokerage Services: Overview of program, eligibility, and services provided 2:30-2:40- Break 2:40-3:45- Curriculum Review- Introduction of Rubric and Sample Curriculum 3:45-4:00- Review of information and closing

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10. In Partnership, VR will: No longer purchase or fund vocational assessments for individuals with ID/DD that occur in sheltered workshops after July 1st, 2014. No longer purchase or fund sheltered workshop placements after July 1st, 2015.

11. In Partnership, ODDS will: Adopt and implement policies and procedures for implementing Career Development Plans for individuals with ID/DD. http://www.dhs.state.or.us/dd/supp_emp/initiative.html

14. New Blue Resource Book for 2014-2015  Welcome new ideas  Resource Books posted at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=3072

15. IDEA 2004 Requires a SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE: “a local educational agency shall provide the child with a summary of the child's academic achievement and functional performance, which shall include recommendations on how to assist the child in meeting the child's postsecondary goals.” (§300.305(e)(3)).

16. Oregon SOP Requirements The student’s Academic Achievement levels The student’s Functional Performance The final Post Secondary Goal Recommendations on how to assist the student in reaching their Post Secondary Goal

17. Motivational Interviewing Webinars, Videos, Card Sorts and More:

18. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIA will be reauthorized as WIOA Changes to State Vocational Rehabilitation Services: o Sets high expectations for individuals with disabilities with respect to employment. o Provides youth with disabilities the services and supports necessary to be successful in competitive, integrated employment.