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Shared Youth VisionShared Youth Vision

Self- Assessment ToolsSelf- Assessment ToolsOctober 23, 2007

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Webinar on Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools

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PresentersPresenters

Moderator Ingrid Nyberg,Ingrid Nyberg, USDOL ETA

Region 6 San FranciscoPresenters: Rosemary Cowan,Rosemary Cowan, USDOL

ETA Region 6 San Francisco Vinz Koller,Vinz Koller, Social Policy

Research Associates Carol Behrer,Carol Behrer, Youth Policy

Institute of Iowa Carol Clymer,Carol Clymer,

Public/Private Ventures

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Shared Youth Vision Shared Youth Vision Webinar SeriesWebinar Series

Webinar #1: – Shared Youth Vision Self

Assessment Tools - October 23, 2007

Webinar #2: – Collaborative Approach to

Serving Neediest Youth - November 13, 2007

Webinar #3: – Resource and Gap Mapping -

December 11, 2007

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Overview of Shared Youth Vision Introduction to Self-Assessment Tools State Self-Assessment Tool

– State Implementation Example presented by Carol Behrer, Iowa

Local Self-Assessment Tool– Local Implementation Example:

Massachusetts Questions & Answers

Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda

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Rosemary CowanRosemary Cowan

Chief, Division of Workforce Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State SystemsInvestment, Office of State Systems

US DOL ETA, Region 6 San FranciscoUS DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco

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Federal Shared Youth VisionFederal Shared Youth Vision

2003 White House Task Force Report on Disadvantaged Youth urged improved interagency collaboration to better coordinate evaluation, accountability, and policy

2004 The Federal Shared Youth Vision (SYV) Partnership– Education, Health & Human Services, Housing &

Urban Development, Justice, Labor, Social Security Administration, Corporation for National & Community Service and Transportation

– Forums for State Shared Youth Vision Teams (2004 and 2006)

– Pilot Projects and Regional Dialogues for State SYV Teams (2007)

References: For the full White House Task Force Report, go to

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf

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The Shared Youth Vision:The Shared Youth Vision: 2007 and Beyond! 2007 and Beyond!

State SYV Teams Have Spoken! (And we listened!)– Tools for assessing your state and setting goals– Examples of how to create and strengthen your

SYV teams– Guidance on mapping state and local resources

for youth and– Contact with your community of practice

• Learning with and from counterparts throughout the nation on challenges, solutions and best practices

• Mentoring opportunities

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Objectives for today’s webinar– Learn what the tools are and hear how

other State SYV teams have used them– Be ready to modify and use these tools

in your own neighborhood– Know who to contact to learn more and

to be connected with your counterparts in other State and Regional agencies

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Vinz KollerVinz KollerDirector of Director of

Training and Training and Technical Technical AssistanceAssistance

Social Policy Social Policy Research Research

AssociatesAssociates

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Shared Youth Vision Self-Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools: OverviewAssessment Tools: Overview

1. Logic Model

2. Self-Assessment State Checklist

3. Local Self-Assessment Tool

4. Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

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1. Youth Vision Logic Model1. Youth Vision Logic Model

Define (locally):- Target- Outcomes- Action Plan

Building andOperating

the Collaborative

Integrating theYouth Service

DeliverySystem

Initial ProgramGoals:- Access- Participation- Completion- Transition

Higher Youth Voter Turn-Out

Civically EngagedYouth Participation in Community is Up

Occupational Certificates Are Up

Educated and ProductiveMore Youth in Adv. Training

Recidivism and Abuse Rates Down

Healthy and SafeEnrollment in Health and Substance Abuse Services Up

Reduction in teen pregnancy rates

Youth have access to Adult Mentors

Ready for Family And Parenting

Long-termOutcomes

IntermediateOutcomes

Youth SuccessfullyAssume Adult Roles &

Responsibilities

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2. State Checklist2. State Checklist

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State Checklist: Three SectionsState Checklist: Three Sections

State Providing Guidance and Support for Action at the Local Level

Action at the State Level

Forming of State Collaborative

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Assessing ProgressAssessing Progress

Progress is Tracked on Four-point Scale

Indicators of progress:

Initiation Phase

Planning Phase

Implemen-tation Phase

Sustain/ Enhance

Phase

Priority for

Action

1. Consensus on criteria for defining the “neediest youth” target population. 1 2 3 4 A B C

2. Target population defined and agreed upon based on data-driven analysis-mapping opportunities, barriers and needs.

1 2 3 4 A B C

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Polling Question #1Polling Question #1

How far along are you in implementing a Shared Youth Vision in your State or Local Area? [select one]– Initiation Phase – Planning Phase – Implementation Phase – Sustain/Enhance Phase

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State Checklist: IndicatorsState Checklist: Indicators

Each section has multiple indicators

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Carol BehrerCarol BehrerExecutive DirectorExecutive Director

Youth Policy Institute of IowaYouth Policy Institute of Iowa

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ICYD - OriginsICYD - Origins

1998 – selected to receive a Youth Development State Collaboration Demonstration Grant from the Family & Youth Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Original Purpose: Involve state government in promoting the positive development of youth.

Action: Formed a Youth Development Task Force to share best practices, coordinate resources, & network between local and state agencies to improve policy and practice.

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Participating State AgenciesParticipating State Agencies

Iowa Department of Education Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Empowerment Office (Early Childhood) Iowa Advocacy Board Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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ICYD Positive Youth Development ICYD Positive Youth Development Strategies for ChangeStrategies for Change

1) Align Policies and Coordinate Programs

2) Build capacity

3) Engage Youth

4) Mobilize Iowans

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What We Have Done in IowaWhat We Have Done in Iowa

Created a logic model Agreed on results and long-term indicators Cultivated a common language and

definitions Supported change through local

implementation Built capacity and focused on quality Emphasized and supported youth

engagement

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Iowa’s Shared Youth Iowa’s Shared Youth Vision ProjectVision Project

Target population -- system-involved youth transitioning to adulthood

Collaborative strategies based on lessons learned and best practice

Desired Results – Create replicable prototypes – Develop a “Guide to Effective

Transitions”

– Improve Outcomes for System-Involved Youth

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What We Have LearnedWhat We Have Learned

Dynamic, evolving process Leadership and long-term vision is key Staying focused and on track is hard,

but critical Need balance between clear

expectations and local flexibility Impact comes from applying what we

learn to ongoing work

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Value of the Self-Assessment ToolsValue of the Self-Assessment Tools

It is Non-judgmental Helps group establish consensus on

priorities and actions Helps keep you focused Provides benchmarks of progress Clarifies expectations for local

implementation

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Contact InformationContact Information

Carol Behrer, Carol Behrer,

Executive Director Executive Director

Youth Policy Institute of IowaYouth Policy Institute of Iowa

(515) 727-4220(515) [email protected]

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Polling Question #2Polling Question #2

What is your targeted youth population? [Check all that apply]– Children of incarcerated parents– Court-involved youth– Homeless and runaway youth– Indian and Native American Youth– Migrant youth– Out-of-school youth– Foster Youth– Youth with disabilities

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Carol ClymerCarol ClymerDirector of Labor Director of Labor Market InitiativesMarket Initiatives

Public/PrivatePublic/Private Ventures Ventures

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Local Self-Assessment Local Self-Assessment Tool OverviewTool Overview

Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative

Part II: Integrating a Youth Service-Delivery System

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Local Self-Assessment ToolLocal Self-Assessment Tool

Part I: Building and Operating the Youth Vision Collaborative

3. Youth Vision Collaborative utilizes an agreed- upon action plan to guide operations.

2. Shared Youth Vision Collaborative focuses on “neediest youth” target population within local communities.

1. Multi-partner collaborative oversee Shared Youth Vision.

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Local Self-Assessment ToolLocal Self-Assessment Tool

Part II: Integrating a Youth Service-Delivery System

4. Relevant agency resources are jointly contributed to serve the targeted youth.

5. Individual agency procedures are restructured to facilitate the delivery of effective services to the targeted youth population

6. Youth service delivery system functions collaboratively to maximize outcomes for targeted youth.

7. Shared Youth Vision participant outcome goals are collaboratively set and continuously measured.

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Local Tool: IndicatorsLocal Tool: Indicators

Each outcome has multiple indicators

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Massachusetts Use of Local Massachusetts Use of Local Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment

Massachusetts– Requiring all 16 Workforce

Investment Regions to complete Local Assessment Tool•Local Youth Council or P-

21 Regional Team•Results of assessment

must be submitted at mid-point & end of FY08

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Massachusetts Use of Local Massachusetts Use of Local Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment

Massachusetts (Cont’d)– State plans to use information to:

•Assist with calculating ROI indicators•Improve ability to understand the

strengths and capacity of the teams as well as partnership activities

•Identify opportunities for peer-to-peer learning

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Diane Hurley, Diane Hurley,

Division of Career ServicesDivision of Career Services

MA Department of Workforce MA Department of Workforce DevelopmentDevelopment

[email protected]

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Shared Youth Vision Self-Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment Tools: Overview Assessment Tools: Overview

4. Long-Term Outcome Indicators Worksheet

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Using the Shared Youth Vision Using the Shared Youth Vision Self-Assessment ToolkitSelf-Assessment Toolkit

Step 1: Review tool with stakeholders

Step 2: Adapt State tool for your use

Step 3: Adapt Local tool for your use

Step 4: Determine who will complete tools

Step 5: Determine how tool can be integrated into strategic planning /continuous improvement process

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Learn More!Learn More!

See the White House Task Force for Disadvantaged Youth Final Report, October 2003

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/docs/white_house_taskfforce.pdf

Read the “New Strategic Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services Under the Workforce Investment Act.”

http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEGL3-04.pdf Examine “TEGL 28-05: Expanding ETA’s Vision for the

Delivery of Youth Services Under WIA to Include Indian and Native American Youth and Youth with Disabilities.” http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2224

Connect to Your State and Local Youth Vision Team www.doleta.gov/ryf/State_Team_Lead_List.pdf

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Visit the Regional Youth Forum web site: http://www.doleta.gov/ryf/

E-mail us: [email protected]

For more information… For more information…

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Question and Answer PeriodQuestion and Answer Period

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Shared Youth Vision Webinar SeriesShared Youth Vision Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinars:

– Webinar #2: Collaborative Approach to Serving Neediest Youth- Nov.13, 2007

– Webinar #3: Resource and Gap Mapping- Dec. 11, 2007

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Rosemary Cowan, Chief, Division of Workforce Investment, Office of State Systems US DOL ETA, Region 6 San Francisco(415) 625-7935, [email protected]

Vinz Koller, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Social Policy Research Associates (831) 622-0749, [email protected]

Carol Clymer, Director of Labor Market Initiatives Public/Private Ventures (215) 557-4495

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