Updates Regarding New and Emerging Challenges in Service Delivery by Michael Stoehr https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd en-us 2021-11-29 21:01:30 UTC 2021-12-02 19:43:09 UTC hello@padlet.com $1.75 million to Nevada to take our paraprofessionals CTE pilot/special project to scale and support students in the most impacted subpopulations. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925916683 Partnering with the amazing George Tilson on the PD piece for the paraprofessionals along with the Nevada CTE/SE teachers and paraprofessionals who have paved the way for this work.

]]> 2021-12-02 19:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925916683 State-wide teacher shortage. can't fill open positions, can't cover call offs hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925916792 2021-12-02 19:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925916792 Programs to support - PA jlyster1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917324 some LEAs have hired new transition staff (job coaches) to support additional students entering work-based learning 

]]> 2021-12-02 19:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917324 Our schools are low staffed with paraprofessionals and bus drivers. And our employment service providers are low staffed with job placement and job coach staff and so our students can get stuck in the process at times when there aren't enough support staff. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917366 2021-12-02 19:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917366 lower numbers at trainings and conferences hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917403 2021-12-02 19:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917403 Not necessarily new, but we are struggling with 30% vacancy rate in my VR program and 70% vacancy in our Blind Services program. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917626 2021-12-02 19:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925917626 NJ Students turning 21 (last year, this year and next year) can remain in school for up to one additional year based upon an IEP team decision. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925918900 2021-12-02 19:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925918900 Because our staff still aren't going into schools in-person very often, we are having trouble getting as many new referrals as we would like. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919066 2021-12-02 19:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919066 CRP shortages, so hard to provide work experiences. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919159 2021-12-02 19:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919159 low turnout/response rate hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919686 2021-12-02 19:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919686 Burn-out/ morale https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919809 Morale in the schools is VERY low attendance at/engagement with live (either virtual or in-person) professional development. Staff seem to be struggling with the psychological availability for tasks outside of immediate direct service needs.]]> 2021-12-02 19:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919809 Extremely low numbers for paid summer internship this past year in NJ https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919870 2021-12-02 19:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925919870 Less interaction during virtual trainings and TA. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925921634 2021-12-02 19:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925921634 hesitant to take on sustained TA, even if it matches an identified need due to burnout/high vacancies hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925922307 2021-12-02 19:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925922307 high turnover in VR as well as education hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925923278 2021-12-02 19:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925923278 NJ- Our CRP had to layoff employees and still have not brought them back on or are having hiring issues; no one is applying. Resulting in less Skills Trainers to provide Pre-ETS https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925923917 2021-12-02 19:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925923917 Catch-up pressure https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925927411 Pressure on students & school staff to catch-up or make up for decrease in academic achieve during virtual programming, leaving little energy to engage in transition related activities. ]]> 2021-12-02 19:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925927411 Summer/VT Afterschool Task Force with support of Governor's office started February 2020. Expanded opportunities, including individuals with disabilities K through 12 and other marginalized populations, to access summer opportunities. This task force continues, with strong interest in older youth and employment (including the state youth advisory council). Use of ARP funds to provide grants for summer and afterschool programming. Look forward to seeing how we can expand opportunities for middle and high school students to have more opportunities for career exploration, work readiness, post-secondary exploration, and WBL opportunities. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925927485 2021-12-02 19:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925927485 https://vermontafterschool.org/summermatters/ https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925933951 2021-12-02 19:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925933951 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925936807 Staff turnover and difficulty in replacing staff who did not return to the building has been a significant challenge.]]> 2021-12-02 19:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925936807 Mental Health hmangis2_1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925937487 2021-12-02 19:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925937487 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925939469 staff are overwhelmed/taking on extra duties]]> 2021-12-02 19:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925939469 Had to do a hybrid institute which was less inclusive in developing interagency collaboration. School staff could attend face-to-face and VR could not. Also many of our schools outside of the Boise area had to attend virtually. This decreased team planning time. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925940122 2021-12-02 19:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925940122 Sub shortage https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925943180 Teachers are covering other classes to make up for the sub shortage. Leaving less time/energy PD.]]> 2021-12-02 19:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925943180 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925943552 I think we are seeing not only individuals who are leaving education and other professions serving youth and individuals with disabilities, but it appears that many people have chosen to retire if they have that option.]]> 2021-12-02 19:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925943552 On line learning modules jlyster1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925946004 virtual family engagement is on the rise and has been embraced by more families]]> 2021-12-02 19:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925946004 SD - Virtual Options mstoehr4 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925948287 virtual options now available have really helped stay connected with students; we also purchased cell phones for staff so we could text students and that has helped immensely! Use of virtual job shadow

]]> 2021-12-02 19:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925948287 100% virtual service delivery in NV. We put our application and orientation online early in the pandemic and applicants can apply 100% online, we use DocuSign for all signatures and all staff have Zoom for virtual meetings. Has been a life saver for us. Intakes are at about 75% of normal pre-pandemic levels. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925955048 2021-12-02 19:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925955048 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925961031 many reports of struggling with catching up and dealing with mental health issues]]> 2021-12-02 19:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925961031 NV - NEPRIS mstoehr4 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925962839 2021-12-02 19:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925962839 Increased School Violence https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925969674 Missed opportunities to build conflict resolution skills. Youth may not have other means of resolving conflicts.]]> 2021-12-02 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925969674 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925971376 When providing statewide events, taking some time to offer "Wellness moments" as part of the agenda.  Also plan to do a combination of PD around compassion fatigue as well as providing a forum for professionals to pick and choose breakout rooms around topics they need to know more about to provide services to youth, such as understanding referrals to adult services, summer options, etc.. to get information in real time.

]]> 2021-12-02 19:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925971376 Check & Connect jlyster1 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925975586 2021-12-02 19:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/si7p7vxz2cif3fyd/wish/1925975586