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Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
Webinar—General InformationWebinar—General Information
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Training and Technical Assistance for Family Involvement
An overview of the Request for Proposals (RFP) clarifying the work to be performed
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Introductions & InformationIntroductions & Information
• Kathy Barker – Acting Supervisor, OSE/EIS
• www.michigan.gov/mde
• Support information
– Sharon Dietrich
• (517) 335-0440
– Monica Butler
• (517) 241-4518
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AgendaAgenda
• Why we are releasing this RFP
• How we determined what is needed
• Project purpose
• Outcomes
• Selection criteria
• Question/answer session
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Why this RFP?Why this RFP?
• OSE/EIS has the authority & responsibility to assure that a system to support parents is in place
• We believe parent and family involvement is built upon:
– Current/correct information
– Collaboration among stakeholders
– A view of parents as partners and leaders
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How we determined what is needed How we determined what is needed
• Collected and analyzed data
– Focus groups
– Paper/Web-based surveys
• These activities were conducted by independent contractors
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Report of the AnalysisReport of the Analysis
• “Parent Perceptions and Opinions” (March 6, 2006)
• Prepared by Public Sector Consultants Inc.
• Available online:
– www.michigan.gov/documents/OSE-EIS-2005ParentFeedbackReport3-7-06_152582_7.pdf
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Key LearningsKey Learnings
• Parents are committed to ensuring that their children receive the supports they need by engaging in the processes and activities that result in those supports, including:
– Involvement in development of individualized education programs (IEPs) and individualized family service plans (IFSPs)
– Meetings with teachers or service providers outside of the IEP and/or IFSP process
– Viewing teachers as essential support in working with “the system”
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Key LearningsKey Learnings
• Parents are committed to learning through attendance at training workshops and parent meetings
• High levels of parent involvement are not an indicator of parent satisfaction
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Key LearningsKey Learnings
• Parental satisfaction is highest for
– opportunities for their children to be with non-disabled children
– the service providers who work with their children
• Parental satisfaction is generally lowest for
– postsecondary transition activities
– workshops or meetings sponsored by the ISD or school district
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Project PurposeProject Purpose
• Create a comprehensive, integrated, responsive statewide system of support and information for parents and families of children with disabilities
Accurate & timely data
Resources & services
Support for collaboration & partnering
Systematic training for leadership
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Statewide Initiative for Family InvolvementStatewide Initiative for Family Involvement
Leadership
Knowledge application & technical assistance
Information dissemination
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Statewide Initiative for Family InvolvementStatewide Initiative for Family Involvement
Leadership
Knowledge application & technical assistance
Information dissemination
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Outcomes of Information DisseminationOutcomes of Information Dissemination
• Information disseminated to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities that is relevant and accurate and reflects research-based information
• Parents connected to organizations or resources that support their child’s development and learning
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Statewide Initiative for Family InvolvementStatewide Initiative for Family Involvement
Leadership
Knowledge application & technical assistance
Information dissemination
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Outcomes of Knowledge ApplicationOutcomes of Knowledge Application
• Parents are active participants in the development and implementation of their child’s IEP and/or IFSP
• Parents demonstrate the capacity to facilitate change for their children
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Statewide Initiative for Family InvolvementStatewide Initiative for Family Involvement
Leadership
Knowledge application & technical assistance
Information dissemination
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Outcomes of LeadershipOutcomes of Leadership
• Parents serve as mentors and in advisory roles
• Parents are active participants in changes to state, regional, and local systems that affect children with disabilities
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Additional GoalAdditional Goal
• PROJECT COORDINATION
– Develop and implement systemic a plan to coordinate with other information, technical assistance, and training service providers
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RFP InformationRFP Information
• RFP is available online: www.michigan.gov/documents/March2006-RFP-FamilyInvlvmtGrant_152581_7.pdf
• Pages 10 through 13 of the RFP describe the initiative’s goals in detail
• Proposals must include descriptions of procedures for obtaining feedback on the goals and objectives and for ensuring continuous improvement in the operation of the project
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Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria
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SIGNIFICANCE
QUALITY OF PROJECTDESIGNADEQUACY OF RESOURCES& COMMITMENTQUALITY OF PERSONNEL
QUALITY OF MANAGEMENTPLANEVALUATION
BUDGET
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Funding SourceFunding Source
• IDEA mandated activity funds
– $300,000 in first year
– May reach $500,000 per year for up to five subsequent years
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Question/Answer SessionQuestion/Answer Session
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