TRANS IT ION PL AN STA KEHO LDER GRO UP

CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION

STAKEHOLDER GROUP CHARGE

Advise the Office of Management and Budget on key details for the transition plan to implement and administer the center for deaf and hard of hearing education.

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES

1. To overview House Enrolled Act 1367.2. To clarify the stakeholder process.3. To begin to envision ideal characteristics of

the center.4. To advise details for specified duties of the

center.5. To advise quality indicators of the center* *As time permits

TODAY’S AGENDA

Welcome Overview

House Enrolled Act 1367 Stakeholder Process

2 Rounds: Small Groups/Large Group Details for specified duties of the center

Closing: Next Steps & Evaluation

PARTICIPATION GROUND RULES

1. Create safety for diverse thinking.

2. Adopt the stance of “learner.”

3. Keep discussion grounded in proposed recommendations.

4. Work towards consensus.

5. Participate actively but take turns.

COMMUNICATION GROUND RULES

6. Pace for equitable participation.

7. Pick a language.

8. Provide access to conversation.

9. Face people.

10.Speak directly to the person.

SELF-INTRODUCTIONS

•Name & Organization

•Write and share one characteristic (descriptor) of the ideal center

H O U S E E N R O L L E D AC T 1 3 6 7 & S TA K E H O L D E R P R O C E S S

OVERVIEW

THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION

Purpose of establishing the Center: To fulfill the need for a centralized entity that will support parental choice, including the full continuum of language and communication options; monitor and track a child’s progress through systems and services, enable data sharing between programs, and provide comprehensive outreach and educational consulting so that all children who are deaf or hard of hearing will experience good outcomes.

THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION

Key Function of the Center: To carry out its duties in an unbiased manner to ensure that children who are deaf and children who are hard of hearing acquire optimal language usage and academic abilities.

THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION

Duties of the Center: 1. Monitoring and tracking the identification, early

intervention, education and successful transitions2. Developing student learning opportunities3. Providing family support4. Developing child assessment service models5. Providing classroom assessments6. Providing consultation to school corporations7. Acting as a liaison with all relevant state agencies

STAKEHOLDER PROCESS

• Indiana School for the Deaf,

• Department of Education,

• State Department of Health,

• Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services.

Office of Management & Budget

In consultation with representatives of:

STAKEHOLDER PROCESS

• Individuals who are deaf or hard hearing, • Parents of children who are

deaf or hard hearing, and • Professionals who provide

services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Office of Management & Budget Also in consultation with:

STAKEHOLDER PROCESS

Stakeholders:• Stakeholder Group• Smaller Conversation Groups• Drafting Team

• Public Meetings

Supported by:• Content Experts• Process Experts

STAKEHOLDER GROUP CHARGE

Advise the Office of Management and Budget on key details for the transition plan to implement and administer the center for deaf and hard of hearing education.

STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE

Make recommendations for: 1. A detailed description of how the center for deaf and

hard of hearing education will implement and carry out its duties;

2. A description of the agency that will provide office space and staff support for the center in an unbiased manner to ensure that children who are deaf and children who are hard of hearing acquire optimal language skills and academic abilities, regardless of the mode of communication; and

3. Any other information the office of management and budget determines is necessary.

“GIVEN”

The center for deaf and hard of hearing education is established.

STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE

The role of the stakeholder group is to advise the transition plan (how to do it), not to debate whether or not (why) the center should be established.

“GIVEN”

The center shall be established in a manner that is supportive of parental choice and provides comprehensive information related to key decision points on matters such as knowledge of the full continuum of language and communication options.

STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE

The role of the stakeholder group is to advise how to support parental choice, including the full continuum of language and communication options, not to debate who should choose the approach to communication.

“GIVEN”

The center shall carry out its duties in a manner to ensure that children who are deaf and children who are hard of hearing acquire optimal language usage and academic abilities.

STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE

The role of the stakeholder group is to identify methods and make recommendations that allow the center to provide comprehensive, balanced information that will optimize language skills and academic success, not to debate the merits of language and communication options.

PUBLIC MEETINGSTwo public meetings: North & South

Purpose: • To allow interested Indiana residents an

opportunity to participate in the stakeholder process.

Activities:• Inform the public regarding early work of

the stakeholder group and • Invite the public to provide input to the

transition plan.

TIMELINE

Date Stakeholder ProcessApril 25 Stakeholder group meetingMay 14-15 Drafting team meetingJune 4 Stakeholder group meetingJune 18-19 Public meetingsJuly OMB, in consultation with State reps,

workingJuly 26 Drafting team conference callAugust 13-14 Drafting team meetingSeptember 7 Stakeholder group meeting

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE STAKEHOLDER RECOMMENDATIONS?

OMB, in consultation with State agency reps, will:

Review and accept (as is or with amendments) the stakeholder group Transition Plan recommendations.

Add to the draft Transition Plan details regarding:1. The estimated costs associated with center operation;

2. A description of the fiscal impact on the Indiana School for the Deaf and the agency resulting from the transfer of outreach and consultative service responsibilities; and

3. Any other information the OMB determines is necessary.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE STAKEHOLDER RECOMMENDATIONS?

OMB, in consultation with State agency reps, will:

Submit a detailed transition plan to implement and administer the center.

Post the final transition plan on the OMB Internet web site.

Recommend to the general assembly through the budget process an appropriate agency to provide office space and staff support for the center.

QUESTIONS

D E TA I L S F O R S P E C I F I E D D U T I E S

SMALL GROUPS

SMALL GROUP WORK

Task: In light of all comments from the worksheets, propose a focused list of details for specified duties.

See Small Groups A, B, C

Process: Work with group members and a scribe/facilitator Follow our Communication & Participation Ground Rules Stay mindful of the Stakeholder Group Role & “Givens”

BRIEF REPORTS & CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS

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SMALL GROUP WORK

Task: In light of all comments from the mark-ups, propose a focused list of details for specified duties.

See Small Groups A, B, C

Process: Work with the same small group and scribe/facilitator Follow our Communication & Participation Ground Rules Stay mindful of the Stakeholder Group Role & “Givens”

BRIEF REPORTS & CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS

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TIMELINE

Date Stakeholder ProcessMay 14-15 Drafting team meetingWeek: May 21 Review drafts & submit mark-upsJune 4 Stakeholder group meeting

Thank you!