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Centers Hatching Initiative for Realizing Potential rcep6/il/chirp Funded by RSA

Centers Hatching Initiative for Realizing Potential www.rcep6.org/il/chirp Funded by RSA. CURRENTS CHIRP Project Goals Training Process Materials Evaluations Housekeeping Introductions.

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Centers Hatching Initiative for Realizing Potential rcep6/il/chirp Funded by RSA

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  1. Centers Hatching Initiative for Realizing Potential www.rcep6.org/il/chirp Funded by RSA

  2. CURRENTS • CHIRP Project • Goals • Training Process • Materials • Evaluations • Housekeeping • Introductions

  3. “We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees."   (Switching supervisor, AT&T Long Lines Division)

  4. University of Arkansas CURRENTS • CURRENTS - Center for the Utilization of Rehabilitation Resources for Education, Networking, Training, and Service • We serve Region 6 though our various grants • Arkansas • Louisiana • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • IL Net Independent Living Program serves Regions 6 & 8

  5. The Basics – CURRENTS • LEADERSHIP • A values-based skill set that includes systems thinking, ethics guided decision making, creative problem solving, and responsible stewardship of Rehabilitation and Independent Living. • Customer SUPPORT • Activities and products designed to assist Region VI customers in creating and or maintaining a comprehensive system of programs and personnel development.

  6. The Basics – CURRENTS • RESPONSIVENESS • Activities and products designed in response to customer feedback, specific requests, and emerging trends in the fields of rehabilitation and independent living. • TECHNOLOGY • The application of existing and emerging technologies to enhance productivity and effectiveness of our customers. www.rcep6.org

  7. The Team Carri George Julie Ballinger MeShelle Lincks

  8. “It takes a village to raise a child.”PROJECT GOALS By focusing on the common goal of successfully transitioning young people with disabilities to adult roles in their communities we will: • Improve cooperative working relationships between CILs, the SILC, the DSU and other relevant agencies in the State of Texas • Develop tools, techniques and strategies for CILs to add value to transition services in the State of Texas. • Build communities of support for youth in transition by strengthening collaboration. • Develop evidence-based practices for replication across the country.

  9. Year 1 • Think Tank • Developed Curriculum • Collaboration with the Voc Rehab Program • How CILs can add value to the Youth Transition • Begin visioning and strategic planning • Texas Incubator Group Reviewed Curriculum • Begin Round I Training with Pilot CILs • CBCIL – September 2006

  10. Year 2 • Complete Training with Pilot CILs • PILC – December 2006 • ARCIL – January 2007 • Think Tank, Texas Incubator & Pilot CILs provide feedback • Then we do Round I Training with rest of the Texas CIL • Pilot CILs assist and support

  11. Year 3 • Using the input & evaluation process (Think Tank, Texas Incubator, and Pilot CILs) will develop Round II Training • Marketing and Consultant Skills • Youth Self-Direction Skills • Do Round II Training • Pilot CILs • Rest of Texas CILs

  12. Year 4 & 5 • Evaluate project goal attainment • Provide TA as needed • Think Tank will provide peer mentoring to other states • Texas CILs will peer mentor in the IL Net / APRIL Peer Mentoring Program • Web-based training and resources available

  13. Round I Goals for this training

  14. Focusing on Transition of Youth From School To Adult Roles • CIL and VR staff = Collaboration • Develop vision & plan contributions = Adding value to youth transition process • Prepare take the lead in bringing other collaborators to the table • Why only CIL and VR Staff in this training? • Understand the Texas structure & legislative requirements of education transition services.

  15. How Will We Accomplish These Goals?

  16. Training Process • Begin Collaboration Process • Develop a Common Vision • Texas Youth Transition Vital Information • Examine Presents Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats • Define Your Unique Role in Youth Transitioning • Begin Strategic Planning to Achieve Your Vision

  17. Handouts – Printed Materials and CD • Evaluations – very important! • Housekeeping • Bathrooms • Snacks and Lunch • Introductions • Let’s Begin!

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