Charting the Cs logo with black and blue text Charting the Cs Conference 2025: To Literacy and Beyond Cooperation Communication Collaboration Supporting Youth Transitions: Exploring the MN Transition Framework and Person - Centered Practices April 30, 2025 Presented by: Dana Page, Ph.D. and Sarah Robinson Ten Minnesota Commitments to Equity 1.*Prioritize equity. 2.Start from within. 3.*Measure what matters. 4.Go local. 5.Follow the money. 6.*Start early. 7.Monitor implementation of standards. 8.*Value people. 9.Improve conditions for learning. 10.*Give students options. Today’s Agenda •Introductions •MN Youth in Transition Framework and Toolkit •Person - Centered Practices – Charting the LifeCourse •My Vault •Q&A Meet Today’s Specialists One Page Description for Dana Page One Page Description for Sarah Robinson Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework Circle diagram showing the Minnesota Youth in Transition Framework. In the center is a diamond stating "Youth in Transition." Surrounding that are four smaller circles stating: Best Life Outcome, Employment Outcome, Postsecondary Education and Training Outcomes, and In(ter)dependent Living. Along the outer of whole circle are the words Learning Expectations, Shared Practices, and Guiding Principles. What is the MN Youth in Transition Framework? Minnesota’s Youth in Transition (YiT) Framework defines quality transition planning, empowering professionals, students, and families across the state to work together toward the same outcomes for youth. Developed by E1MN and transition leaders statewide. Diagram of the Minnesota Youth in Transition Framework. Improved Youth Outcomes The Framework defines the improved youth outcomes all transition professionals in Minnesota are working toward. The Minnesota Youth in Transition Framework highlighting the four outcomes: Best Life, Employment, Postsecondary Education and Training, and In(ter)dependent Living. •Best LifeYouth use self- determination and leadership skills to envision and advocate for their best life. •In( ter )dependent LivingYouth successfully manage in( ter )dependent adult life within their community. •EmploymentYouth find competitive, integrated work they enjoy. •Postsecondary Education and TrainingYouth access postsecondary education and training options and obtain industry - recognized credentials. Three Key Elements of the YiT The Framework’s three key elements create the foundation for effective transition planning and programming. 1.Guiding principles 2.Learning expectations 3.Shared practices Diagram of the Minnesota Youth in Transition Framework Key Element 1: Guiding Principles The guiding principles are the beliefs that guide decisions at the system, agency and professional level and serve as the foundation for what we do and how we do it. The MN Youth in Transition Framework is shown with the Guiding Principles section highlighted in yellow. 1.The youth is at the center of transition planning. 2.Families play a key role in successful transition outcomes. 3.Transition planning should start early in a youth’s life. 4.High expectations matter. 5.Strong partnerships support a smoother transition to adulthood. 6.Success is measured by improved youth outcomes Key Element 2: Learning Expectations Learning expectations define the topics all youth in transition should explore. Exploration of topics in these four categories helps students develop the knowledge, skills and supports they need to prepare for and live the life they want in adulthood. 1.Best life 2.In( ter )dependent living 3.Employment 4.Postsecondary education and training The MN Youth in Transition Framework is shown with the Learning Expectations section highlighted in yellow. Key Element 3: Shared Practices Shared practices are collective ways of working using the same practices, processes and tools. The goal is to have consistent, person - centered experiences for youth and families while optimizing the role of everyone on the youth’s transition planning team. 1.Person - centered practices 2.Collaborative partnerships 3.The youth-planning process The MN Youth in Transition Framework is shown with the Shared Practices section highlighted in yellow. All Transition Services Align to a Pre - ETS Category Five column graph explaining each of the Pre-ETS. Job Exploration Counseling (in blue) Work-Based Learning Expectations (in purple) Postsecondary Education Counseling (in gray) Workplace Readiness Training (in yellow) Instruction in Self-Advocacy (in red) Click here for this desk aid Circular diagram showing the five Pre-ETS areas: Self-Advocacy, Job Exploration, Work-Based Learning, Post-Secondary Education, Workplace Readiness Youth in Transition Toolkit To support professionals in implementing Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework, a comprehensive toolkit is available online.The Youth in Transition Toolkit provides statewide access to up - to - date resources and tools to help professionals implement the Framework. Check it out at disabilityhubmn.org/YIT-toolkit The landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit page on the Disability Hub. Disability Hub •Disability Hub website •Informed Choice: Understand the informed choice standard and how you can help people with disabilities lead inclusive lives •Benefits Planning: Learn how benefits support work, and find tools to help you address concerns so people can get ahead through work •Work: Consider steps you can take to introduce the idea of work and to engage people in rewarding employment •Housing: Find out how to support and empower people to explore housing options and reach their housing goals •Youth in Transition: Find tools and resources to implement the youth in transition framework with the youth you support •Hands-On Tools : These tools can help inform the person's positive summary and be included in their employment portfolio Youth in Transition Toolkit structure The toolkit is organized into four sections: 1. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework 2. Educate yourself 3. Engage families 4. Support youth The landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit on the Disability Hub. Yellow box and arrow highlighting the Engage Families section on the landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit. Yellow box and arrow highlighting the Minnesota's Youth in Transition Framework section on the landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit. Yellow box and arrow highlighting the Educate Yourself section on the landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit. Yellow box and arrow highlighting the Support Youth section on the landing page for the Youth in Transition Toolkit. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework section Professionals can start here to: •Learn about the Framework, its key elements, and youth outcomes •Find action steps for leadership and staff aka Tab 4 (a great place to start!) •Get resources to activate themselves and their teams The landing page for the Minnesota's Youth in Transition Framework page on the Disability Hub. Action Steps for Leadership and Staff •Staff , including special education teachers / coordinators, vocational rehabilitation staff, and case managers have an important role in aligning their work to Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework. •Those in leadership , including special education directors / supervisors, Vocational Rehabilitation regional area managers, and waiver case manager supervisors, have an important role in applying and implementing Minnesota's Youth in Transition Framework. Educate yourself Professionals can start here to: •Learn about the transition framework and the E1MN partnership •Youth planning process •Get basic information about plans, policies, services and roles •Find resources for their own professional development The landing page for the Educate Yourself section on the Youth in Transition Toolkit. Core resource to use with youth: Transition/Pre - ETS Inventory Complete with youth and their support team. The inventory can be used to identify: •The youth’s transition - related strengths and needs •Which transition services will be a priority this year •Which learning stage the youth is in for each topic •Who on the youth’s team will provide each transition service (by using the “notes” section). Transition/Pre-ETS InventoryTransition/Pre-ETS Inventory . Core assessment for professionals: Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework Assessment Allows professionals to measure their progress in aligning their work to the Framework and set goals. *New version came out March 2025! Framework AssessmentFramework A ssessment The landing page for the Minnesota's Youth in Transition Framework Assessment section of the Youth in transition toolkit. Engage families Here professionals can find information, resources and tools to: Invite families into the transition process, and Engage them as partners in their youth’s transition and employment success. Each topic in this section is structured in two parts: LEARN: Information professionals can use to develop their knowledge DO: Activities and information professionals can share with families Support youth This section is organized by the framework’s four domains — My best life, In( ter )dependent living, Employment, and Postsecondary education and training. Under each domain, professionals will find information ideas and activities to support transition planning. Each topic in this section is structured in two parts: LEARN: Information professionals can use to develop their knowledge DO: Activities and information professionals can share with youth Youth in Transition Classroom Curriculum Youth in Transition Classroom Curriculum informationYouth in Transition Classroom Curriculum information E1MN created curriculum for educators to use with students to help support Minnesota’s YiT Framework. These 20-25 minute lesson plans help students see and plan for what life after high school might look like. Videos, discussion questions, real- life stories, tools, and activities are used. Through the lessons students can start envisioning for themselves: •what they want and how they can live their best life •what living in( ter )dependently could look like for them •what they want for meaningful employment •what postsecondary education or training program they might want to do Charting the LifeCourse Charting the LifeCourse icon Charting the LifeCourseFramework Person Centered Planning Resources •Can be used independently by individuals or with support from family or team members. •Can be used throughout the lifespan. •Can be used to support IEP team conversations and decisions. •Can be used with general or individualized communication supports. Person Centered Planning Tools Person Centered Planning ToolsPerson Centered Planning Tools One Page Profile icon My One Page Profile Use the one - page profile to describe yourself — what people like about you, what's important to you and how to best support you. Life Trajectory icon Life Trajectory Use this worksheet to envision your best life and identify the steps or experiences needed to get there, including what you don't want your life to look like. Integrated Supports Star icon Integrated Supports Star Use this worksheet to write about the tools, resources and people in your life, and how they help you live an inclusive life in the community. My One Page Profile •The starting point •Helps the individual consider their strengths and what is important to them •Helps the individual consider what kinds of supports they need One Pager template Life Trajectory •What is the vision for the individual's desired life outcomes? •What steps need to be taken to help get there? •What outcomes does the individual desire to avoid? •What steps need to be taken to avoid them? Life Trajectory template Integrated Supports Star •Use the star to plan for outcome identified in the life trajectory. •Use to frame conversations regarding new experiences: •Employment •Decision making •Community participation •Taking risks Integrated Supports Star template My Vault: Communication and Planning Tool Disability Hub MN - My Vault icon What is My Vault? My Vault is a shared tool for planning across agencies. Secure, personal account used by people with disabilities and those who support them to explore and plan, store and share files, create contact lists, and clearly document activities that lead to an informed choice. Disability Hub MN -VaultDisability Hub MN - Vault How can youth and families use My Vault? Youth and families can: •Know who's on their team, who can help with what, and how to contact them •Access information and plans electronically •Store documents safely and in a single place •Access tools and activities to plan and prepare for work and life after school •Easily and securely share information and files •Store their own information, plans and resources after graduating from high school or a transition program How can professionals use My Vault? Professionals can: •Plan and share information in a secure way. •Connect and collaborate with others on a person's team •Access tools to help a person set and reach goals •Securely store and share files •Document steps a person takes toward informed choices about work, benefits and housing Creating My Vault Account How to Create a My Vault AccountHow to Create a My Vault Account How to create a my vault account page 2 Picture of the second page of the How to create a my vault account PDF showing steps 3, 4, and 5 Picture of the How to create a my vault account PDF on DisabilityHubMN.org showing steps 1 and 2 of the create an account process https://www.disabilityhubmn.org/media/5r1fmcoq/myvault_howtocreateanaccount.pdf Adding Contacts, Store and Share Files Add Contacts, Store and Share FilesAdd Contacts, Store and Share Files Screenshot of the contacts section of My Vault. Online Resources: Planning Paths Planning PathsPlanning Paths •Work Path •Best Life Paths •Benefits Path •Housing Paths Planning Paths Picture of My Vault Work planning paths page showing My Profile Work, My resources and supports: Work, My Vision: work, Build My Team: work, and My positive summary: work on the disabilityhubmn.org site Give Feedback •The Disability Hub is continuing to evolve… •While you are using the Hub, please use the “Give Feedback” link oWhat is missing? oWhat should be changed? oWhat additional resources do you use? Screenshot of where to find Give Feedback on each page of the toolkit Questions? Wood human figure with a question mark above their head Resources •Charting the LifeCourse (Disability Hub) •LifeCourse Nexus •Person-Centered Practices (MDE) •Ten suggestions for adding person-centered features in IEP's •Person-Centered Thinking: One-Page Descriptions •Transition Resources •Online Resources to Support Transition Planning Charting the Cs logo with black and blue text Thank you! Dana Page, Ph.D. 651 - 582 - 8347, dana.page@state.mn.us Sarah Robinson 651 - 582 - 8892, sarah.robinson@state.mn.us Charting the Cs logo with black and blue text Charting the Cs Conference 2025 Statewide Professional Development to Support the Workforce and Low Incidence Disability Areas in the State of Minnesota. This presentation is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.