Colorado Hands & VoicesFebruary 12, 2013

INSPIRING CHANGE

“Once we got into this

program, the staff really

understands and

anticipates our daughter’s

unique needs. She is just

blossoming…”

--- a Colorado

dad

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Janet DesGeorgesExecutive Director

Hands & Voices Headquarters

WELCOME

“If we are only good at describing change,

and not implementing it, we will never achieve

success.” - Anonymous

Partnership: a spectrum

Coexistence Networking Cooperation Collaboration Partnership

Source: Potential of Partnership, Craig & Courtney, 2004http://www.waitakehttpre.govt.nz/ourpar/pdf/potentialofpartnership.pdf

Collaboration on Complex Issues

•Co-ExistenceYou know about each other, but don’t need to come

together; no dependency or need to collaborate

•NetworkingInformation sharing is the basis; informal discussions; no

formal collective agreement on visions or tasks; does not involve shared decision making; establishing and maintaining relationships; knowing and understanding who’s doing what

•CooperationNo fixed term or long term relationship implied;

acknowledgement of common issues, interests, and agendas; may involve helping another organization to achieve its project or task; no ongoing or formal commitment to each other

Collaboration on Complex Issues (continued)Source: potential of partnership, Craig & Courtney 2004

•CollaborationInvolves trust; based on negotiated and agreed actions;

having the same base values is not imperative, but must have an agreed set of principles for working together; shared decision making; means giving up some things (like power and control) and compromising; provides an opportunity to add value to others as well as yourself

•PartnershipInvolves emotional and spiritual awareness of each other —

that is, involves hearts, minds, passion; works from an agreed base of shared values (eg, trust, honesty); sharing risks and rewards, resources, accountability, visions and ideas, decision making; systems and mechanisms are developed to support the partnership (eg, structures, contracts, principles, visions, plans, conflict resolution); shared power but not a 50/50 notion of equality about the way things are done

Inspiring Change …

Learning from others,

Looking within,

Starting anew

Today’s ObjectivesDeepen our understanding of …

1. The background of deaf education reform in Colorado.

2. Washington and Minnesota’s approaches to meeting the unique needs and improving outcomes of all children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

3. The current achievement levels for children who are deaf and hard of hearing in Colorado.

4. The types of achievement data that the Colorado Department of Education can and cannot collect.

Today’s Agenda

Welcome

Background

Call to Action

Washington’s Story

Lunch

Data

Minnesota’s Story

Closing: Next Steps & Evaluation

Participation Ground RulesAcross February & April meetings…

1. We agree that there is no one best way to educate all children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

2. Create safety for diverse thinking.

3. Adopt the stance of “learner.”

4. Keep discussion grounded in proposed recommendations.

5. Work towards consensus.

Communication Ground Rules

6. Participate actively but take turns.

7. Pace for equitable participation.

8. Provide access to conversation.

9. Face people and speak directly to each other.

High Speed Introductions

Quickly tell your Name & Role

Cheryl DeConde Johnson, Ed.D.The ADEvantage Consulting

CDE Consultant (1990-2006)

Background: Colorado History and Reflections on Deaf Education

Cliff MoersDirector

Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of

Hearing

CALL TO ACTION

Inspiring Change: Conflict and Collaboration in Deaf Education Seminar

Aurora, Colorado

Cliff Moers, Administrator Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of

Hearing

February 12, 2013

A Blueprint for Closing the Gap: Developing a Statewide System of Service Improvements for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Future state of deaf education in Colorado:

• Reduced individual advocacy• Centralized statewide data collection enforced • Clarification between LRE vs. MRE• Effective IEPs• Silo syndrome removed• Monitoring and evaluation of ed programs in place• Positive statistics• Higher employment rate & less underemployed • Less stereotyping

Colorful Colorado

Ruth Mathers Principal Consultant,

Deaf Education, Supervisor, Access, Literacy and Learning Team,

COLORADO ACHIEVEMENT DATA FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

Poll: What questions do you have about Colorad...

Rick Hauan Washington State Center for

Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss

WASHINGTON’S STORY:

STATEWIDE OUTREACH

Poll: Washington: Which elements hold the most...

Poll: What other questions do you have about W...

Mary Hartnett Executive Director

Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans

MINNESOTA’S STORY:

STAKEHOLDERS’ LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS

Poll: MN: Which elements hold the most promise...

Poll: What other questions do you have about M...

Sara KennedyColorado Families for

Hands & Voices

CLOSING

Session Evaluation… Session Objectives Process Variables What Worked Ideas for

Improvement

On Back…

Temperature Check: On a scale of 0 (no changes needed) to 5 (highly inspired), where are you with thinking change is needed in CO?What, if any, types of changes are you envisioning?

Next Meeting:

University of

Colorado Hospital

Hensel Phelps

Lecture Hall

Wednesday, April 24,

2013

9am – 4 pm

Next Steps:

Today’s presentations to be

sent

Watch for support materials

for future consideration

Next state: Iowa and the

Expanded Core Curriculum

We look forward to the

discussion of Colorado

needs, strengths, and

potential directions on April

24th.

Thank you!