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Change the Picture Youth -Led , Y outh-Driven Webinars on Transition. 3 rd Youth Webinar on Transition S ponsored by the IDEA’s Partnership National Community of Practice on Transition April 29 th 2014. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Change the PictureYouth-Led, Youth-Driven Webinars on Transition
3rd Youth Webinar on Transition
Sponsored by the IDEA’s Partnership National Community of Practice on Transition
April 29th 2014
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
OBJECTIVESThrough the personal stories and insights of youth and adult allies from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Hampshire, Michigan, Arizona, and California, and Virginia, webinar participants will learn about:
The youth experience and role in transition
The power of authentic youth engagement,
self-determination and leadership in transition
Ideas for how to best support youth in the
transition process
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
YOUR ENGAGEMENTDuring the Webinar, we encourage all to:
Reflect Connect Share
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
YOUR ENGAGEMENT
Follow us on Twitter: @_Partnership
Tweet reflections, questions & insights with the #youth4engagement Hashtag
Check out the following link for a Twitter E-How: bit.ly/TwitterEHow
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
ORIGINS
Christopher Coulston (DE), Emma Kemler (VA), Chris Nace (DC), Rachael Fiel (VA),
Everett Deibler (PA)
Youth from PA, VA, DE and DC came together to present on
transition at the 2013 Pennsylvania Community on
Transition Conference.
The youth were motivated to continue to spread the
conversation on youth leadership and authentic engagement to
professionals and youth throughout the country.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
SETTING THE FOUNDATION
Our Guiding Pillars
Transition Youth Engagement
A Support Team
Knowing Yourself
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
WEBINAR #1 GET THE PICTURE
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
WEBINAR #2 GET INTO THE PICTURE
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
WHERE CAN I GET THESE RESOURCES?!
bit.ly/YouthWebinars2014
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
TODAY
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
ADULT ALLIES – A CHANGE IN MINDSET
The Drivers The Supporters
I Teach You We Learn Together
“I will just do it.” “You can do it. I
am here to help!”
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
HOW HAVE YOUTH SUPPORTED ADULT ALLIES GROWTH?
I have learned…Kept me honest…
Shared with me new perspectives
Challenged me to consider innovative solutions
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
YOUTH LEADERS HAVE PROBABLY TAUGHT ME MORE THAN ADULT LEADERS!
Youth leaders are more open to learning and engaging in new activities. In my experience, youth leaders more readily
take their missteps in stride and also celebrate their successes more often. I am reminded how important it is to
be flexible, keep a sense of humor and celebrate more often!
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
ADULT ALLIES – BELIEFS
Confidence in Youth
Sharing the Power
We all have Unique Talents and Strengths
Every Opinion Counts!
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
PARTNERSHIPS
A young person should see an adult ally as a person who “always has their back”, but also knows when to “back off”
so that the young person believes they can do anything!
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
ADULT ALLIES – CHARACTERISTICS
Asks Probing Questions
Open Opportunities for
Youth to Fully Express
Themselves
Shares Genuine Interest & Values
Young People
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
How have adult allies helped you in the
transition process?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Alyssa Cowin with Gov. Jack Markell Delaware Department of Health and Social Services – Operation Support Specialist
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
My adults are my parents, friends, and co-workers who I
work with now at DHSS. When I need help I can go to my
adults allies. They help me with problems.
They also believe in me.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Reese EskridgeUniversity of Delaware, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris Coulston with Kathie HerelConcord High School, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris Coulston with Dale MatusevichConcord High School, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
HOW HAVE ADULT ALLIES HELPED YOU IN THE TRANSITION PROCESS?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
SHARING THE POWER
You have 3 options…
We’ve identified
what is best for you.
Let’s co-create the options together!
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
QUESTIONS YOUNG PEOPLE MAY ASK THEMSELVES
Are my ideas really
considered?
When I speak, the meeting ‘stops.’ I
feel ‘yessed at,’ and then the meeting
continues on.
They tell me I need to be a self-
advocate, but how can I be one, when
I am given no power?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
What has been most challenging in working with
adults?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Alyssa CowinDelaware Department of Health and Social Services – Operation Support Specialist
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
The biggest challenge in working with adults allies is
that some people can't understand what I'm saying.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Reese EskridgeUniversity of Delaware, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris CoulstonConcord High School, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
WHAT HAS BEEN MOST CHALLENGING IN WORKING WITH ADULTS?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
COMMUNICATION
We tend to ‘direct’ much communication, with just some being understood. Thus, it is imperative to co-create communication norms.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
COMMUNICATION NORMS
In ActionComponents
Communication Norms
Non-Verbal Whole-Body Listening
Participation in Meetings
Verbal
Word Choice Equitable Conversations
Tone “Any Questions?”
How do we best learn & share with
one another?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
In which ways can adult allies best support you, so
you feel comfortable engaging with them?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Alyssa CowinDelaware Department of Health and Social Services – Operation Support Specialist
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
When adults are friendly to me, they make make feel
comfortable to ask questions.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Reese EskridgeUniversity of Delaware, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris Coulston with Joanne CashmanConcord High School, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
IN WHICH WAYS CAN ADULT ALLIES BEST SUPPORT YOU, SO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE ENGAGING WITH THEM?
Do we co-invest in the time we have now, or do we push through, then wonder where the time has
gone?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
SEEING THE BIG PICTURE
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
How can adult allies empower you, as you take
charge of your life?
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Alyssa Cowin with Secretary Rita Landgraf Delaware Department of Health and Social Services –
Operation Support Specialist
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Adults allies can empower me by help me.
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris Coulston with Jonathan Mooney Concord High School, Student
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
HOW CAN ADULT ALLIES EMPOWER YOU, AS YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE?
Power Hierarchies
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Everett DeiblerLehigh Valley Center For Independent Living
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris NaceDistrict of Columbia Public Schools
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Clement CoulstonSpecial Olympics Project UNIFY® & Student Voice
@clementc26
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Chris CoulstonConcord High School
@irishchris2014
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Matthew Shapiro
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
www.socialinclusion.org bit.ly/NYLNAdultAllies
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
THANK YOU TO THE WEBINAR PLANNING TEAM
Everett Deibler (PA)
Emma Kemler (VA)
Christopher Coulston (DE)
Clem Coulston (DE)
Chris Nace (DC)
Rachael Fiel (VA)
Joan Kester (PA)
Mariola Rosser (MD)
Joanne Cashman (VA)
Maria Peak (MI)
Reema Alabdulwahab
(CO)
Matthew Shapiro (VA)
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Abdulaziz AlMutairi Kuwait
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (c) 2014 IDEA Partnership
Abdullah Al-HindiKuwait