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Supporting All Children Learning and Playing TogetherFIRST 5 Commission MeetingJune 20, 2012Battaglia/SEECAP 2009 Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion1Good Afternoon, Jolene and FIRST 5 Commission, thank you for thank you for inviting me to share with you a few of the successes and highlights of the impact of the inclusion collaborative today.Im Janice Battaglia, Manager of the Inclusion Collaborative at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Early Learning Services Department.I want to acknowledge FIRST 5 and Jolene Smith who have had the foresight to understand the importance of including children with special needs and disabilities in our schools and the community through supporting the work of the inclusion collaborative. 2IC Alignment with FIRST 5 Understand the:IC Historical PerspectiveHighlights of Accomplishments and Impact Advocacy and AccessInclusion SupportsProfessional DevelopmentScreening and Assessment Coordination

WARMENHOVEN INSTITUTE FORINCLUSIONSupported by:

Commissioner (Chair) Rachel Samoff has participated in some of our trainings and have sent her staff to participate as well and can share first hand the impact this training has had for her staff. This impact comes from the tireless work of teachers, trainers & volunteers. And, of course, none of it would be possible w/o generous financial support from FIRST 5.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County is committed to ensuring that children with disabilities & special needs have equal access to full participation in inclusive learning environments.

Alignment with FIRST 5

Please visit: www.inclusioncollaborative.org3Inclusion Collaborative History WalkLocal Early Planning Council (LPC) creates sub-committee for inclusionImplementation Plan Created with funding from FIRST 5, LPC and E-3 (West Ed) Needs assessment Inclusion Collaborative focused on consultation and Assessment for FIRST 5 no fundingScreening and Assessment Begins-centralized thru COESB 1703 passed shared funds between LPC and Community Child Care Council (4cs)FIRST 5 funded Inclusion Collaborative Joint award for SCCOE and (E-3) (West Ed)-began Inclusion SymposiumFIRST 5, SCCOE and Warmenhovens funds for Inclusion Collaborative for Pilot Inclusion SiteTrained 700 educators, parent and administrators on inclusive practices Inclusion Support Warm LineKidConnections KidScope FIRST 5 Centralized Referral System through MHContinue IC Training200120022003200420052006 200720082009201020112012Continued funding through FIRST 5, SCCOE, Warmenhoven and other small grants Trained 3400 staffCommunity training for Libraries, after schoolCSEFEL-AB212-IFECMHCPProvided professional development for over 2000 early education staff and families-IFECMHCP 32 inclusion classrooms at 19 sites Impact growing-Warm Line Developmental Screenings

Janice 2004 in collaboration preschool programs in districts and state preschool/private/head startJulie Grisham and Don Bolcescreening and assessment survey 2005Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion45Inclusion Collaborative Strategic AreasProfessional DevelopmentScreening and Assessment Coordination Advocacy andAccess InclusionSupport

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion5Show the Inclusion Collaborative brochure and open it up and point out the four services.

Strategic AreaAdvocacy and AccessImpact Highlights6Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion6Strategic Area: Advocacy and Access Person First Terminology Impact 2011-12Pledge of Respect304 people signed a pledge Person First Policy 633%34 agencies signed a pledge 179%

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FIRST 5-signed pledge and several funded agenciesSign up on-line: www.inclusioncollaborative.org

FIRST 5 AlignmentHold up the person first terminology bookmark and packetPledge of Respect. It represents putting people before their disabilities . in your actions, as well as your language, for example saying a child with autism, rather than an autistic child. I have brought packets regarding person first terminology for all of you to review and sign if you have not yet had an opportunity to do so and consider developing a policy for person first terminology at your respective agencies.

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion7Strategic Area: Access Impact 2011-12Satisfaction I am satisfied with - Percent Agree or Strongly Agree8Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion8Satisfaction I am satisfied with - Percent Agree or Strongly Agree9Strategic Area: Access Impact 2011-12Head Start Gilroy Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School DistrictPARKWAY

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion910Strategic Area: Access Impact 2011-12Comments:She loves school and looks forward to going to class every morningThe IC helped the district create a wonderful inclusion programHe loves being with other children.

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion10Strategic Area Access: Inclusion Sites 2012-13 Impact1119 Sites40 Classrooms7 School DistrictsSCCOE

Pilot data on 9 students, as a result of promising practice there were 111 children reported on their transition in this survey.

PoP sites =3 Parkway1 Galarza2 Gilroy2 Franklin McKinley-State Preschool 25% PoPIncluded in general education settings and receiving access to traditional kindergarten Curriculum and programming in a less restrictive environment.Inclusion 99 SDC = 12Data Summary Count Percent General education no supports = 51/ 46% General education with supports (i.e., DIS/RSP/Aide) = 31/ 28% Special Day Class with some inclusion = 17/ 15% District Special Day Class Program = 9 /8% County Special Day Class Program = 3 /3% 111 100% 90%=9910% = 11Representing 22 of our 32 sites = 69%Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion11Strategic Area Access: Impact Across the StateSupporting Early Education Delivery Systems- (SEEDS) visitation siteSEEDS consultant

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Statewide Exemplary ProgramPlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion12Strategic AreaInclusion SupportsImpact Highlights13Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion13

Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Inclusion Support Warm Line Impact

14July-June 2012 = 504 contactsJuly 2008-June 2012 =1560 contactsReferrals to and from FIRST 5 System of CareE-packets on topics such as adaptations, specific areas of development, how to make friends, community and religious inclusionCompletes ASQ/ASQ SE as neededCollaboration tipsInclusion tools and tipsAnswers questions on inclusion programsTips on Behavior-(Triple P and CA-CSEFEL)On site supportcoaches to support programsCall 408-453-6651 email: inclusionwarmline@sccoe.org

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion14 Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Inclusion Support Warm Line ImpactThank you. I really appreciate all of your help and advice. What a huge help you are! Every time I am in touch with you, you blow me away with more information. Thank you so much. Thank you for the wonderful resources. It is an accommodation for wheel chairs. A table has been heightened in the classroom. The teaching staff found the tri-wall picture very helpful. The Inclusion collaborative is doing wonderful work for our clients. The resources you have gathered are very comprehensive and we look forward to utilizing them as well as sharing them with our families. 15

New e-Packets:Sensory Processing Transition from Preschool to KindergartenInclusion in ScoutsSupports for children with AutismGross Motor and Fine Motor SkillsTalking with Parents15 referrals and reports (since April)8 referred to Catholic Charities Home Visit3 followed up with Catholic CharitiesAll receive a HAT checkhow are things 1-3 months after the call or coaching visit22 coaching referrals

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Washing Hands

Daily home schedulePlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion16Strategic Area: Inclusion Supports: Visual Supports for Home17

Using the bathroom

Brushing TeethPlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion17Strategic AreaProfessional DevelopmentImpact Highlights

18Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion1819100%99%100%Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact 2011-12Survey Results For All Trainings 2011-12AgreeDisagreePlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion1920

Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact 2011-12Supports FIRST 5 System of CARE to support KCN, PoP sites FRCs and RTTPlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion20Strategic Area: Professional Development- Impact 2005-201221www.inclusioncollaborative.org

Supports FIRST 5 System of CARE to support KCN, PoP sites FRCs and RTTPlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion21Strategic Area: Professional DevelopmentParticipants CommentsTrainings are very helpful for those who are working with children with disabilities-it is a must to take this type of workshopYour trainings continue to exceed my expectationsI really learn a lot in all of the workshops, all trainers are knowledgeable and give me strategies that I can put to use the next day in my classroom! Thank you!Your hands on, research based and active participation is very effective in reaching your audienceThank you for making a difference in Santa Clara County!22Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion22Strategic Area: Professional Development July to June 2012Outreach: 737Professional development participants: 3092KidConnections trainings:140Total: 3969 23

Participants represent7 counties27 districts4 higher education42 other agencies/programs

Over 46% of programs served are FIRST 5 Funded ProgramsCo-Facilitated trainings and development of strategies to support participants 2011-12Supported the IFECMHCP, FRCs, KCNsDevelopment of Touchpoints training for special needs populationsParticipation at Boston TouchPoints Annual Forum

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Strategic Area: Screening and Assessment Coordination July 2011 to April 2012

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Annual ReferralsESPSchool DistrictsTotal FY 2007-201207-08688215008-09878817509-10829717910-11 13417230611-12158149307-to 4/12Total5295881117Alignment with FIRST 5 System of Care- RTTKidConnections Referrals to ESP/School Districts: Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion25Success Story-It Takes a Village26

ECE Assessment Coordinator received an ESP referral from the MHD CC from a PediProcessed the referral and forwarded to ESPESP Eligibility tech contacted Parent regarding referralParent was concerned regarding the referral and after a lengthy discussion parent declined referral for services indicating that she was not concerned about her childs development.ESP Eligibility tech contacted ECE Assessment CoordinatorIndicated the parent declined services and was concerned about the parent and her being so anxious. She said she tried to talk Mom through the process and Mom shut down.Moms first language is not English and wondered if Parent would have a better understanding in her first language.ECE Assessment Coordinator looped back into the MHD to notify the referral source, MH Clinician and CC staff of the status of the referral to ESP.The ECE Assessment Coordinator and suggested that the referral be sent to IC Warm Line for support. One of the Warm Line Staff speaks the same language as the parent.The Pedi responded to the e-mail, indicating that he was concerned that the Parent wasnt proceeding with the ESP referral. Pedi did think it would be helpful for parent to receive support from the Warm Line.The MHC in response to the e-mail indicated that she was concerned the parent was extremely overwhelmed and very anxious. She suggested that the call from the Warm Line staff happen after their initial visit with the parent.ECE Assessment Coordinator and Doctor acknowledge the request from the MH ClinicianAbout a week later the MH Clinician visited the parent and thought that a call from the Warm Line would be helpful.The Warm Line staff contact the parent and spent over an hour on the phone listening to the parents concerns regarding her childs development. She administered an ASQ/ASQ:SE which indicated developmental and social emotional concerns. Parent still didnt think a referral for services was needed. They spoke of speech and language support for the child and the ESP. The Parent mentions Autism in the conversation and said to the Warm Line Staff if you bring that up in our conversation I will no longer take your calls. This conversation happened in the parents primary language.The Warm Line Staff sent the parent an e-packet with information on Speech and language development, community resources, PHP classes and the LTI Family Resource centers locations. The Warm Line staff will follow-up with a HAT (how are things) call within a couple of weeks.Pediatrician/MH/SCCOE/ ESP/ Warm Line are all involved in supporting the family as they navigate the next steps of understanding their childs development and accessing servicesThis speaks to collaboration, partnership and systems change

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion26IC Braided Funding Sources2008-201227SCCOE is now providing 54% of funding for IC

We could not do the work without funding that you have provided to support the work with the school districts, screening and assessment coordination and supports.

As we expand our outreach and services the need for funding is always paramount, thank you for your continued support to continue to work and support children with disabilities and special needs and those staff who work closely with their familiesPlease visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion27Need to make sure that colored sections of pie charts match legend.

Also, might combine ELS and other to minimize number of pie chart sections.

Another option is to combine SPED, CPIN and ELS as SCCOE contribution. Might be helpful for folks to see that SCCOE is providing 54% of support in FY 2011-12 and has doubled its suport since FY 2007-08. (Can always in talking points specifically acknowledge SCCOE programs that are providing fiscal support.)

Last comment is to consider naming slide "IC Bradied Funding Model" or "IC Braided Funding Sources." Braided funding is a term that resonates will with FIRST 5. Questions?28Thank You!Contact: Janice Battaglia, Manager408-453-6552janice_battaglia@sccoe.org www.inclusioncollaborative.org

Please visit: wwww.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion28Support from the FIRST 5 commission is critical to the success of the Inclusion Collaborative. Thank you Jolene and FIRST 5 Commission for being continued champions of the Inclusion Collaborative. Without your support we could not do the work that we are doingwe hope to expand, but with constrained budgets at this time we have to be patient and hope that students and families will truly be welcomed and have a sense of belonging to any program with which they choose to participate. We hope to create an early childhood special education intern credential program that will support the cross training for staff to work effectively with ALL children.

We look forward to supporting FIRST 5 efforts in Educare, race to the top, and the system of care.