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Supporting Transition-Aged Youth A Deeper Look at Partner Collaboration

Join us for a discussion on the importance of partnerships between schools, vocational rehabilitation services, and community rehabilitation providers in supporting transition-aged youth. Learn about the different programs and services available and share your experiences and resources.

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Supporting Transition-Aged Youth A Deeper Look at Partner Collaboration

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  1. Schools AEAs Supporting Transition-Aged YouthA Deeper Look at Partner Collaboration Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Community Rehabilitation Providers

  2. WELCOME Why are we here today…

  3. Hello! Kirsten Varnum Lane, Iowa Department of Education Mary Jackson, IVRS Mindy Burr, Easter Seals Toni Tewes, Hope Haven, Rock Valley Ryan Jenness, Hope Haven, Rock Valley Molly Giddings, IVRS • Hostesses with the Mostesses Amy Desenberg-Wines, IACP & ICIE Gayla Harkin, IACP

  4. 1. IVRS Investment in youth & partner collaboration…

  5. What is this? • How is it different from the past? • Who does it apply to? Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

  6. IVRS Partnerships with Schools

  7. Need for Transition-Focused Services What does this actually look like… • Whole different ballgame • Potentially eligible • What we need • What makes a good match for our needs

  8. Examples of IVRS Partnerships Contracted Programs Menu-of-Services IVRS CRPs Schools

  9. 2. Schools An education lens…

  10. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

  11. How could schools benefit from partnerships with VR and CRPs?

  12. It’s important! Work-Based Learning

  13. Remember to share… Some examples of school partnerships

  14. 3. A Closer Look From the field…

  15. Discussion Time • Please share any lessons learned from your work that might inform others who want to collaborate to support transition-aged youth • Have you expanded your relationship with other schools in your service area? • Are there any resources you have found to be really useful when doing transition focused work?

  16. 4. Everyone Join In A bit more discussion…

  17. Whole Group Discussion • What are characteristics to consider when finding the right staff for working with transition-aged youth? • So what options might be available to partners who want to do something in their community – where would you start? • Recommendations & Transition Service Wish Lists

  18. Any questions? Feel Free to Contact: Amy Desenberg-Wines adesenbergwines@gmail.com Phone: 515.981.4113

  19. 5. Thanks! For joining us…

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