Collaboration Champions One – Day Workshop by Dwaine M. Souveny

1. Collaboration Champions One – Day Workshop by Dwaine M. Souveny Alberta Regional Consortia

2. "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success." - Henry Ford-

3. People talk collaboration They emphasize the importance of it Yet when it comes to walking the talk Do we really embrace it? What does Collaboration TRULY mean? What is collaboration – what is not collaboration? What are the principles of effective collaboration? How do we DO collaboration – is it a matter of will or skill?

4. Purpose:Mobilization of Collaborative Practices Levels of Mobilization • Facilitator Leadership Training (2 days) • Championship Development Training (1 day) • School/agency based training (1 – 11 approximately 1 hour sessions based on each of principles) Alberta Regional Consortia

5. Purpose:Mobilization of Collaborative Practices Facilitator Leadership Training (2 days) To provide Collaboration Facilitation Leaders with knowledge, skills, activities and resources for • Implementing Collaborative Practices within their communities • Co-facilitating a 1 day training program within their communities • Becoming Collaboration Champions Alberta Regional Consortia

6. Purpose:Mobilization of Collaborative Practices Championship Development Training (1 day) To provide Community Collaboration Champions with the knowledge, skills, activities and resources for • Implementing Collaborative Practices within their communities • Facilitating school and/or agency based training with a focus on using the resources to promote the principles of collaboration Alberta Regional Consortia

7. Purpose:Mobilization of Collaborative Practices School/agency Based Facilitation For the Community Collaboration Champion to utilize the resources in a facilitated manner with school and agency based personnel such that it enhances collaborative practices and wrap around principles • Facilitating Collaboration sessions within their school, agency or program based one or more of the eleven Principles of Collaboration Alberta Regional Consortia

8. GOALS • Understand what Collaborative Practices…based on wraparound principles is and what it is not • Discuss the importance and relevancy of collaboration • Practice and creatively develop activities to illustrate concepts and principles Alberta Regional Consortia

9. GOALS continued • Effectively utilize the excellent resources that have been developed • Clarify the next steps in championing a culture of collaboration Alberta Regional Consortia

10. Objectives Participants will: • Be provided with specific resources from which to utilize in the development of their one-day training program with their community members • Be provided with a variety of activities from which to choose to facilitate their training program • Learn about the resources that have been developed – and how to utilize these to promote understanding of Collaborative practices and principles Alberta Regional Consortia

11. Objectives continued • Learn about and utilize the ‘Focused Conversation Guide’ and have practice using the techniques during the review of videos representing the 11 Collaborative Principles • Gain an appreciation of how to respond to constructive comments and criticism about the collaborative process Alberta Regional Consortia

12. Agenda • Welcome/Introductions • Names, roles, expectations • Collaborative Practices…based on wraparound principles • Background • Defined • What it is and what it is not • Compared to other modes of interaction • Benefits

13. Agenda continued • Implementation of Collaborative Practices/Principles • Utilization of Resources: • Collaborative Conversations (Art of Focused Conversation) • Video Series and principles • Challenges in Collaboration • Top 10 reasons why not to collaborate • How not to be discouraged • Next steps: Planning and Support

14. Welcoming Expectations Everyone has wisdom We need everyone’s wisdom for the wisest result There are no wrong answers The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts Everyone will hear others and be heard You can always change your mind

15. Introductions Activity Individual activity • Look through pictures • Select one that you feel represents you in your role regarding collaboration • Share your view with the rest of the group

16. The Wrap Around Process In the Setting the Direction Framework (June 2009), the wraparound process is defined as a “philosophy of care that includes a definable planning process involving the student and family that results in comprehensive, coordinated supports and services to achieve improved learning outcomes and improved quality of life”.

17. What is Collaboration? Activity Small Group Discussion: What are key aspects to True Collaboration Include on Workbook and Flip Chart Alberta Regional Consortia

18. Collaboration • is a process for setting collective priorities, and incorporating different perspectives. This is reflected in the way people commit to working together to meet their shared goals. • allows for the blending of perspectives, expertise, resources and shared accountability and responsibility.

19. Continuum Adapted from: Hoskins, L and Angelica, E. 2005. Forming Alliance: Working Together to Achieve Mutual Goals. Wilder Foundation

20. What Collaborative Practices is NOT? An initiative, pilot or prescribed program A mandated service delivery model High fidelity wrap-around services (for individuals with severe behaviour challenges) An “add-on” to what you are already doing Alberta Regional Consortia

21. The wisdom of the community always exceeds the knowledge of the experts Peter Kenyon

22. Key Characteristics Alberta’s Approach to Collaborative Practices is about: • Establishing a culture of collaboration • Sharing commitment and responsibility • Blending perspectives, resources and expertise

23. Benefits of Collaboration Activity FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS In small groups identify how collaboration contributes to successful outcomes? (at the school, authority and/or community levels)

24. Old African Proverb By doing it alone…. you can do it fast To do it well…. do it together

25. Personal Stories Activity Think about (and be prepared to share) a specific example where you and/or your school authority/agency/organization have demonstrated collaborative practices in action. “A shift from me to we”

26. Benefits of CollaborationResearch Study Increased knowledge and understanding of partner mandates Strengthen relationships and ability to navigate within and between systems to find innovative solutions Enhanced capacity to support student and/or family Improved functioning across various environments Improved access to services and supports

27. Using a Collaborative Approach • Reduces gaps in and the overlap of services • Enhances relationships among all members of the school and community • Focuses on the strengths of the child or youth, thus promoting optimism and motivation • Increases the community’s capacity to address the needs of children and youth

28. Supports and Strategies may look different in different parts of the province, depending on local context School authorities, with their community partners, will be able to access a range of coordinated supports to meet the needs of students and their families. Students and their families will have the right supports at the right time at the right place. Alberta Regional Consortia

29. From Research to Action Alberta’s Approach to Collaborative Practices

30. 11 wraparound principles • Family voice and choice • Culturally responsive • Natural supports • Individualized • Strength based • Data informed • Collaboration • Shared leadership • Team based • School-community linked • Persistent

31. 11 Principles of Collaboration and the Wrap Around Process Activity In small groups, review each of the Principles within a specific area (blue, green, orange) on the Booklet (Self reflective tool) and Provide a specific example to share with the larger group that illustrates that principle

32. Activity Supporting Materials Video Series - Introductory Video • Introduction to the 11 wraparound principles http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/hsc/current-projects/collaborative-practices

33. Supporting Materials Video Series - Introductory Video • Introduction to the 11 wraparound principles Or just Google: Alberta education - collaborative Alberta Regional Consortia

34. Video SeriesPurpose The Videos • Are intended to be used as starting points for discussion about collaborative practices based on wrap around principles • Use wordless stories to represent successes and challenges associated with each wrap around principle

35. Video SeriesScope The Videos • Some scenes in the videos are of a sensitive nature and may evoke strong emotional responses from some viewers. • The videos are meant as examples and do not address all aspects of the very complex challenges faced by children, youth and their families

36. Video SeriesVariation The videos are not presented in order of priority Schools and their partners are NOT expected to reflect on all eleven principles during a given time period The video to view and discuss should be selected based on local interests and needs

37. The Videos

38. Supporting Materials Video series - Introductory Video Wraparound principles videos (11) Collaborative Conversation Guide

39. Guiding Collaborative Conversations Techniques The Art of Focused Conversation http://ica-associates.ca World Café http://theworldcafe.com Visual Explorer http://ccive.blogspot.com/2007/04visual-explorer-quick-guide.html

40. The Art of Focused Conversation Levels of Thinking Objective questions: dealing with data and sensory information Reflective questions: related to personal reactions and associations Interpretive questions: about meaning, significance and implications Decisional questions: concerned with resolution

41. Collaborative Conversation Tools(for each of the principles) Facilitator Instructions: a step-by-step guide for group leaders that includes tips and instructions for guiding conversations (pg.9) Participant Handout: used to prepare the participants for the conversations (pg. 11) Focused Conversation Questions: to be used to guide the conversation by the facilitator (not to be handed out to participants) (pg. 12) Call to Action Worksheet: used to capture the participants plans for applying the collaborative practices (pg.13)

42. Collaboration Video Activity Large group activity • Review video together • Utilize the Art of Focused Conversation • Work through Call to Action Worksheet Choice – do on a personal basis or on a systemic basis • Discuss as a group • What worked well with the process, what could have been done differently to enhance the process

43. Video ReviewSmall Group of Principles Activity Break into small groups (e.g. 4 people per group) Choose 2 videos/principles to review With in each group choose two facilitators to use the Conversation Guide to address the video/principle 5 minutes to set up, 5 minutes to review video 20 minutes to use conversation guide

44. Video ReviewTips • Keep the focus on this as an example of the principle - if people comment that it does not apply then discuss an example that does apply • Do Not over analyze the video – stay focused on principle • There are no right or wrong answers – be creative in thinking outside of the box to answer the questions • Replay the video to answer some of the questions

45. Activity Video ReviewFinal Group debriefing • Review final videos • Comments, thoughts and questions about • Process • Resources: Videos, Conversation Guide

46. Supporting Materials DRAFT Video series - Introductory Video Wraparound principles videos (11) Collaborative Conversations Guide Booklet

47. Supporting Materials Video series - Introductory Video Wraparound principles videos (11) Collaborative Conversations Guide Booklet Placemat

48. Supporting Materials Video series - Introductory Video Wraparound principles videos (11) Collaborative Conversations Guide Booklet Placemat Poster

49. Supporting Materials Video series - Introductory Video Wraparound principles videos (11) Collaborative Conversations Guide Booklet Placemat Poster Self reflective bookmark

50. “collaboration doesn’t just happen; it is deliberate” Joe Pascarelli Will vs Skill