IDEA Partnership1 Cradle to College / Career Pathway to Success for All Students Joanne Cashman, Ed. D. Director, The IDEA Partnership at The National

IDEA Partnership 1

Cradle to College / CareerPathway to Success for All Students

Joanne Cashman, Ed. D.Director, The IDEA Partnership

atThe National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)

November 2012

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The IDEA Partnership acknowledges the contributions of cross-stakeholders, including persons representing,

Teachers, General Education Administrators, Special Education Administrators, Related Service Personnel, Families and youth,, Higher education , and Technical Assistance Providers

-and-is deeply grateful to the Ready by 21 Initiative of the Forum for Youth Investment to allow use and adaptation of some of their slides to provide additional access to all education stakeholders.

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Cradle to College and Career

What do you think of when you hear these words…

What does it mean for educators?

What does it mean for families?

Is it for all students?

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Cradle to College and/or Career…

Work together Public and private School and community

Support success Academic Social Occupational

Recognize the benefits for the child…the young adult… and community

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“Recent History Shows Setback”

Education week, 2010

Dropping out…

7,000 leave school each day (775/day in CA)

Source: Diploma Counts, ED Week, 2012

At this rate: 13 million will leave school in the next decade

Economic impact (2009 dropouts) Each costs the nation

over $260,000 over his/her lifetime

If all had graduated, benefit of $335 billion to nation’s economy over their lifetimes


Most likely to drop out…

Academic performance Low grades Low test scores F’s in English

and Math Few credits Retention

Educational engagement Low engagement High absenteeism Poor school behavior Low extracurricular

participation Poor relationships with

teachers and peers


CA is making progress..but still far to go! CA graduation rate is up by 5.5%

Gaps still exist.. 83% graduation rate for white students 59.2% graduation rate for Latino students

Source: Diploma Counts, ED Week, 2012

Imagine the lost potential… when education matters more than ever!


What about students with significant disabilities? Only 50% had employment as a goal on their Transition

Plan Even for students that had employment as a goal…only

38% went to work. In CA,

15% of youth with disabilities are served in integrated work,70% are served in non-work settings and 15 are served in some combination

Source: Institute for Community Inclusion, 2012

Our vision for these students must change!


Supporting students with significant disabilities…

May not earn a diploma Can acquire academic skills Must develop social skills Must have work experiences Must have support in reaching the goal of

working and living in the community


Every student deserves the chance to succeed and have a fulfilling life!

Looks different for different students No one view of success Individual paths Individual supports Common goal….a rich and fulfilling life that

includes learning, relationships, work and community living.


Good news…

This year the Chairman of the National Governors ’Association (NGA) has Employment First as a national initiative!

Employment First advances work as a goal for every individual!


Expected outcomes for every student… Remain in school

Good attendance Active learning

Go on to college, advanced training and work

Live as independently as possible in the community

Participate in the community


Thinking outside the box…

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At best, school only fills a portion

of developmental space

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© The Forum for Youth Investment; Ready by 21


The question isn’t whether learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom and school day help students prepare for and engage

in life, work, and further learning.

The question is why we are not working better together to take advantage of what everyone can do to help students learn everywhere and grow

every year…

Source: adapted from The Forum for Youth Investment; Ready by 21

Everyone has a role…

School Family

Community agencies and employers


The education pipeline


© The Forum for Youth Investment; Ready by 21

The Insulated Pipeline: TRICKLE UP! * Every year supports the learning in the next year. Every level knows about and acts on what

comes before and after Every layer of insulation adds capacity:

Inner pipeline: Academic capacity in the individuals First level of insulation: Capacity to support social,

emotional, civic needs through schools and their partners

Outer level of insulation: Community capacity to support its citizens

*Source: A conversation with Jose Melchior


Early childhood

Critical foundation years

Focus of supports and interventions family

More than information sharing Collaboration among agencies essential


Key elements… early childhood

Developmentally appropriate services Therapies Medical interventions

Necessary family supports Nutritional information Counseling services Transportation


Support providers…

Family members Child care / daycare Head Start Part C personnel Foster care Mental health Medical health Etc.


Most Important: Our picture of what the future will be for this child! High expectations early

Graduate Earn a diploma Go on to college of training Live in the community Work Have friends Have interests

Share your vision Ask others to share your vision and help you reach it


Elementary

Introduction to school

Focus of supports and interventions student

Collaboration is essential In-school services Outside-school services


Key elements… elementary

Collaboration School Family Agencies Neighborhood/Communities Business Leaders

Clear communication Culture and language Use of technology



Schools Title I, IDEA, Gifted, etc. Breakfast and lunch programs

Families Agencies and community after-school

programs School-based mental health Medical health Faith-based organizations


Middle School

Exploring years Social/emotional Physical Academic

Focus of supports and interventionsstudent


Key elements… middle school

What is appropriate for the age… and the child

Integrate into academic courses Social/emotional learning Career exploration Technology

Clear communication

Collaboration among all



School-based mental health Schools

Title I, IDEA, Gifted, etc. Breakfast and lunch programs After-school activities

Families Agencies and community after-school

programs


Most important: Are we focusing on the whole child?

Helping them to love learning

Helping them to grow as individuals


High School

Last stepping stone into post-secondary education, employment, and adulthood

Preparation for systems of the future

Focus on transferable skills


Key elements… high school

Academic achievement

Transition services Self-advocacy Career shadowing and work opportunities Post-secondary education options Mentors and coaches



Schools Families Mentor programs / internship programs Higher Education Career development specialists Vocational Rehabilitation Juvenile Justice / Probation Etc.


Most Important: Early intervention for at risk of dropping out and focus on what is next 9th grade is critical: absences, course failures,

discipline reports can signal risk in the first semester

Help students stay focused on what they need to do to achieve their goals

Get them and their families the help they need


Post-secondary & Employment Tomorrow’s jobs/careers

Most require post-secondary education Some require

Four-year degree Two-year degree Job-specific training

Few available for high school diploma only

Many jobs for today’s kindergarten students have not yet been created or envisioned


Who are the partners?

Families Peer groups Schools and training organizations Higher education Youth-serving organizations Nonprofit service providers and associations Businesses (jobs, internships, apprenticeships) Faith-based organizations Libraries, parks and recreation departments Community-based health and social service agencies


Source: adapted from The Forum for Youth Investment; Ready by 21

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Build systems that… Value, honor and support all youth Coordinate agency resources Support smooth transitions from year to year,

developmental level to developmental level Emphasize child/youth growth in

Academics Social/emotional well being Health and fitness Civic responsibility


Systems that focus on…

Balance Academic & social/emotional skills Physical & mental health Family life and building independence

Intentional transition plans from the beginning Collaboration

Families, schools, agencies, community services Shared resources & responsibility


Your involvement is key to the success of all our children and young adults!


Additional resources


The IDEA Partnership www.ideapartnership.org

Breaking Ranks http://www.nassp.org/tabid/3162/default.aspx

Breaking Ranks in the Middle School http://www.nassp.org/Portals/0/Content/53495.pdf

Ready by 21, Forum for Youth Investment www.readyby21.org

http://www.ideapartnership.org/

http://www.nassp.org/tabid/3162/default.aspx



http://www.nassp.org/Portals/0/Content/53495.pdf



http://www.readyby21.org/

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