Effective Transition Planning Effective Transition Planning through through

Community Resource MappingCommunity Resource MappingKelli Crane, Ph.D.

Marianne Mooney, Ph.D.TransCen, Inc.

DCDT ConferenceOctober 24, 2003

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Purposes of SessionPurposes of Session

Highlight Secondary Education and Highlight Secondary Education and Postschool Outcome DataPostschool Outcome Data

Identify National and State Secondary Identify National and State Secondary Education and Transition IssuesEducation and Transition Issues

Define Community Resource MappingDefine Community Resource Mapping Outline the Roles Intermediaries PlayOutline the Roles Intermediaries Play Introduce the Community Resource Introduce the Community Resource

Mapping Process and Tools Mapping Process and Tools

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Postschool Outcomes Still PoorPostschool Outcomes Still Poor

Despite efforts made by many concerned Despite efforts made by many concerned stakeholder groups over many years, stakeholder groups over many years, research reveals research reveals poorpoor postschool outcomes postschool outcomes for youth with disabilities in for youth with disabilities in manymany target target areas such as postsecondary education, areas such as postsecondary education, employment, independent living and self-employment, independent living and self-sufficiency, community participation, and sufficiency, community participation, and self-advocacy.self-advocacy.

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Postschool Outcomes Still Poor Postschool Outcomes Still Poor (cont.)(cont.)Predominant themes from studies over two decadesPredominant themes from studies over two decades:: Lower than desired academic achievement levelsLower than desired academic achievement levels High dropout ratesHigh dropout rates Substantial levels of unemployment and Substantial levels of unemployment and

underemploymentunderemployment Economic instability and dependence (poverty)Economic instability and dependence (poverty) Social isolationSocial isolation Low levels of participation in postsecondary Low levels of participation in postsecondary

education and training programseducation and training programs High adjudication ratesHigh adjudication rates

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

The National Perspective on The National Perspective on Transition IssuesTransition Issues

Providing access to a full range of secondary education curricular Providing access to a full range of secondary education curricular options and learning experiencesoptions and learning experiences

Developing transition-driven IEPs that are person-centeredDeveloping transition-driven IEPs that are person-centered and and positivepositive

Conducting accurate assessments (achievement and other skills)Conducting accurate assessments (achievement and other skills) Having flexibility in diploma options for youth who do not pass Having flexibility in diploma options for youth who do not pass

mandatory state tests mandatory state tests Providing youth and their families with transition informationProviding youth and their families with transition information Improving collaboration among diverse agencies that play roles in Improving collaboration among diverse agencies that play roles in

secondary education and transitionsecondary education and transition

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

The National Perspective on The National Perspective on Transition Issues Transition Issues (cont.)(cont.)

Identifying new funding options Identifying new funding options Making seamless linkages between “youth systems” and “adult Making seamless linkages between “youth systems” and “adult

systems”systems” Establishing employer partnerships for work-based learning and Establishing employer partnerships for work-based learning and

employmentemployment Conducting public awareness campaigns Conducting public awareness campaigns Conducting research and evaluation activities that document Conducting research and evaluation activities that document

transition outcomes transition outcomes Developing the competencies and qualifications of school and Developing the competencies and qualifications of school and

adult service agency personnel adult service agency personnel Streamlining for improved communication and coordinationStreamlining for improved communication and coordination

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Priority Issues in States* (9/03)Priority Issues in States* (9/03) State Systems InfrastructureState Systems Infrastructure

and Leadershipand Leadership Data Collection and UseData Collection and Use Collaboration (Interagency)Collaboration (Interagency) Professional Development Professional Development Access to General Education, Access to General Education,

Standards, and High-Stakes Standards, and High-Stakes TestingTesting

Postsecondary Access, Postsecondary Access, Enrollment, OptionsEnrollment, Options

Graduation/Dropout RatesGraduation/Dropout Rates Workforce Development Workforce Development

and Employment and Employment Person-Centered Planning Person-Centered Planning

(IEPs, self-determination, (IEPs, self-determination, independent living)independent living)

Family InvolvementFamily Involvement

*As determined at the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Leadership Summit, *As determined at the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Leadership Summit, September 2003, and in follow-up technical assistance to States. For more info, go to September 2003, and in follow-up technical assistance to States. For more info, go to www.ncset.org..

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Priority Issues in Our StatePriority Issues in Our State

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Challenges to CollaborationChallenges to Collaboration IDEA has no “teeth” – no mandate to bring all the IDEA has no “teeth” – no mandate to bring all the

players “to the table”players “to the table” Difficulty anticipating postschool service needs Difficulty anticipating postschool service needs Unenforceable interagency agreementsUnenforceable interagency agreements Limited cross-agency communication and Limited cross-agency communication and

resource-sharing resource-sharing Differing eligibility and funding for agency servicesDiffering eligibility and funding for agency services Failure to think beyond traditional service systems Failure to think beyond traditional service systems

and partnersand partners Sustaining effortsSustaining efforts Turf IssuesTurf Issues

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

If everyone is doing it, If everyone is doing it,

how come it how come it

NEVERNEVER gets done? gets done?

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Resource Mapping:Resource Mapping:

A method used to link community A method used to link community

resources with shared visions, resources with shared visions,

organizational goals, strategies, organizational goals, strategies,

or expected outcomes.or expected outcomes.

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Features of SuccessFeatures of Success Focuses on assetsFocuses on assets

Builds relationshipsBuilds relationships

Works across boundariesWorks across boundaries

Aligns systems and servicesAligns systems and services

Long term; not a quick fixLong term; not a quick fix

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Types of Resource MappingTypes of Resource Mapping Resource Identification Resource Identification

Resource UtilizationResource Utilization

Community Asset IdentificationCommunity Asset Identification

Program and Policy AnalysisProgram and Policy Analysis

Accountability and Compliance AnalysisAccountability and Compliance Analysis

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Possible Mapping ContentPossible Mapping Content Financial resourcesFinancial resources Goals and outcomesGoals and outcomes Human resourcesHuman resources Policies and legislationPolicies and legislation State academic and technical standardsState academic and technical standards Youth and adult services Youth and adult services

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Why Map?Why Map? Accomplish a specific task or Accomplish a specific task or

goal (e.g., improve goal (e.g., improve employment outcomes)employment outcomes)

Improve the situation for a Improve the situation for a specific populationspecific population

Develop a systemic and Develop a systemic and coordinated approach to coordinated approach to transition planningtransition planning

Improve service deliveryImprove service delivery Identify new resourcesIdentify new resources

Determine whether existing Determine whether existing resources are being used resources are being used effectively effectively

Establish cross-agency Establish cross-agency evaluation and evaluation and accountability systemsaccountability systems

Develop innovative Develop innovative interagency financing interagency financing strategiesstrategies

Promote collaborative staff Promote collaborative staff development programsdevelopment programs

Work smarter!Work smarter!

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Main Elements of MappingMain Elements of Mapping Clear visionClear vision Partnership builders and brokersPartnership builders and brokers Benefits for all involvedBenefits for all involved Assessment of assets and gapsAssessment of assets and gaps Consensus/willingness to contribute toward Consensus/willingness to contribute toward

a common goala common goal Evaluation and consistent updatesEvaluation and consistent updates Achieving more together than aloneAchieving more together than alone

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Mapping ProcessMapping ProcessStep 1: Step 1:

Pre-mapping/AssessmentPre-mapping/Assessment

Step 2: Step 2: Mapping ResourcesMapping Resources

Step 3:Step 3: Implementing the Map for Strategic ResultsImplementing the Map for Strategic Results

Step 4:Step 4: Evaluation/Mid-course CorrectionEvaluation/Mid-course Correction

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

All change is difficult, All change is difficult, no matter how no matter how

long you put it off…long you put it off…

Joe Marrone Joe Marrone Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass-Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass-

BostonBoston

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Intermediaries: Intermediaries: Common CharacteristicsCommon Characteristics

Hold players in a complex Hold players in a complex and fragmented workforce and fragmented workforce development system development system togethertogether

Advocate for innovation in Advocate for innovation in workforce development – workforce development – overcoming existing overcoming existing practices and policy through practices and policy through new partnerships, programs, new partnerships, programs, and prioritiesand priorities

Address challenges to Address challenges to better meet the needs of better meet the needs of employers, job and skill employers, job and skill seekers, and providersseekers, and providers

Create and support Create and support effective collaborations effective collaborations among stakeholders on among stakeholders on behalf of youthbehalf of youth

Identify opportunities and Identify opportunities and mechanisms for aligning mechanisms for aligning and coordinating various and coordinating various community resourcescommunity resources

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Intermediaries: Intermediaries: Common CharacteristicsCommon Characteristics

Provide or broker services Provide or broker services by understanding special by understanding special needs of employers and needs of employers and workersworkers

Organize multiple partners Organize multiple partners and funding streams around and funding streams around common goals to develop common goals to develop programs and policies to programs and policies to improve labor market improve labor market outcomesoutcomes

Achieve results with Achieve results with innovative solutions to innovative solutions to common, persistent common, persistent workforce problems – workforce problems – ensuring quality and ensuring quality and impact of local effortsimpact of local efforts

Promote policies that Promote policies that sustain effective practicessustain effective practices

Provide ongoing Provide ongoing consultation and consultation and accountabilityaccountability

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

ExampleExample

Increase the participation Increase the participation of youth ages 14-21 in of youth ages 14-21 in structured paid work-site structured paid work-site experiences by 50%.experiences by 50%.

Effective Transition Planning through Community Resource Mappingpresented by Kelli Crane, Ph.D., and Marianne Mooney, Ph.D., of TransCen, Inc. at DCDT Conference, October 24, 2003

ResourcesResourcesNational Center on Secondary Education and Transition: www.ncset.edu

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth: www.ncwd-youth.info

McKenzie Group: www.mckenziegroup.com

Search Institute: www.search-institute.org

Center for Youth Development & Policy Change (AED):http://www.aed.org/us/youth.html

School & Main Institute: http://www.schoolandmain.org/