Office of Special Education

Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services

Webinar—General InformationWebinar—General Information

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• Webinar will be recorded


Training and Technical Assistance for Family Involvement

An overview of the Request for Proposals (RFP) clarifying the work to be performed


Introductions & InformationIntroductions & Information

• Kathy Barker – Acting Supervisor, OSE/EIS

• www.michigan.gov/mde

• Support information

– Sharon Dietrich

• (517) 335-0440

• [email protected]

– Monica Butler

• (517) 241-4518

• [email protected]


AgendaAgenda

• Why we are releasing this RFP

• How we determined what is needed

• Project purpose

• Outcomes

• Selection criteria

• Question/answer session


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


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


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


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”



• 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



• 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


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


Statewide Initiative for Family InvolvementStatewide Initiative for Family Involvement

Leadership

Knowledge application & technical assistance

Information dissemination



Leadership




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



Leadership




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



Leadership




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


Additional GoalAdditional Goal

• PROJECT COORDINATION

– Develop and implement systemic a plan to coordinate with other information, technical assistance, and training service providers


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


Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

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SIGNIFICANCE

QUALITY OF PROJECTDESIGNADEQUACY OF RESOURCES& COMMITMENTQUALITY OF PERSONNEL

QUALITY OF MANAGEMENTPLANEVALUATION

BUDGET


Funding SourceFunding Source

• IDEA mandated activity funds

– $300,000 in first year

– May reach $500,000 per year for up to five subsequent years


Question/Answer SessionQuestion/Answer Session

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