How Michigan Rehabilitation Services Collaborates with Education

1. How Michigan Rehabilitation Services Collaborates with Education

4. Let�s talk about� ? The new Interagency Agreement between�MRS and MDE/OSE-EIS ? MRS�youth data ? Innovation projects ? MT-21 update Plus, today only, at no extra cost ? Resource & funding options �

5. MRS Mission Is to partner with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for persons with disabilities.

6. MDE/OSE-EIS/MRS New Interagency Agreement Signed March 1, 2011 Sets the tone for how we work together Simplified and streamlined Highlights IDEA/Rehab Act and mutual responsibilities MRS attendance at IEPs �every effort�

7. Some facts 2009/10 5586 Total number of new students served 16,032 Total number of students served including those carried over from previous years: (31.1% MRS total caseload)

8. more youth facts� Average hourly wage $8.77 14 � 21 age group $7.70 22 - 25 age group Average hours worked per week: 29 14 � 21 age group 21 22 � 25 age group Average service costs per student: $4164 14 � 21 age group $4147 22 � 25 age group

9. What a successful employment outcome? The student� is competitively employed received substantial services from MRS maintained employment for a minimum of 90 days and agreed to have their case closed.

10. Successful Employment Outcomes

11. Typical VR Services may be purchased, for example� Job placement Vocational training & supplies Transportation assistance Interpreter services Assistive technology Job coaching Work tools, clothes & equipment

12. More Typical VR Services Or provided directly, for example� Assessment Vocational counseling & guidance Referral Job placement Training at MCTI Job follow along Postemployment services

13. Transition Innovation Projects Individuals with ASD Participate in Work Experiences at Grand Valley College Grand Rapids District Office High School Transition students participate in work experiences Northern Michigan District Office

14. MT-21 ? Michigan Transition for the 21st Century

15. Project Purpose To promote more consistency in service delivery & increase youth employment outcomes throughout the state

16. Got Goals? Yep! ? Better Outcomes ? Systems Change ? Contribution to state-of-the art of evidence-based transition services

17. What don�t we know? ? Numbers tell only part of the story� ? Only anecdotal information has been available regarding successful partnerships, barriers to successful outcomes, effective practices and the experiences of youth

18. MT-21 will Look closely at transition programs and practices to ID the most promising & effective Share the knowledge and practices within and across MRS & MCB Share the knowledge and practices with all partners serving TAY

19. So we�re now in theStatewide Discovery Process and the big questions is: What�s making the difference? Model: Appreciative Inquiry Method: Multi-modal MRS, MCB & Diverse Stakeholders

20. What can you expect? Youth-related data from Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment Supplemented by any or all of the following: Focus groups Surveys Interviews Looking at case notes Looking at quantitative data

22. Guideposts for Success �Navigation� tool for collecting, analyzing & reporting data Research-based practices in a comprehensive transition services model Common language

28. Transfer of Funds (Cash-Match) Cooperative Staffing AgreementDonations

29. Return on Investment = 3:1

31. City, County, ISD, Schools�under administrative supervision or control of government (not federal)City, County, ISD, Schools�under administrative supervision or control of government (not federal)

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