RENEW Facilitator Training

Session Dates

Tuesday October 26, 2021 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Wednesday October 27, 2021 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Friday January 07, 2022 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Webinar

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RENEW (Rehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural Supports, Education and Work) is a secondary transition model developed by the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability to support adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. RENEW is an evidenced-based, intensive (tier 3) intervention strategy that supports at-risk youth at the secondary level design and pursue a plan for transition from school to adult life.

During this training, participants will learn a person-centered planning process that is an integral component to support the academic and behavioral progress of students. Additionally, participants will discuss the importance of action plan development and implementation as well as individualized student team development.

Throughout the three days of training participants will share their person centered maps with their colleagues; discuss ways to partner with families and/or guardians of youth so they can be active members of the youth´s individual team; and share strategies for engaging agency and community partners in aspects of the action plan process.

The presenters will discuss the relationship between RENEW and Secondary Transition and the IEP process. Participants will be introduced to the RENEW Integrity Tool (RIT) and determine continued professional development needs per site.

Objectives

Participants will:

• Identify the major features of the RENEW implementation process and delivery system
• Explain person centered and futures planning process
• Identify strategies to engage students in the RENEW process
• Explain the Roles and Responsibilities Agreement
• Develop and practice facilitation and mapping skills
• Share person centered maps
• Discuss pros/cons of the RENEW process to date
• Plan for professional development and RENEW Integrity Tool usage

Target Audience

Administrators, school psychologists, guidance counselor, special education teacher, general education teacher, behavioral health provider; those staff identified to become Provisional RENEW Facilitators.

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Kristen Olszyk, 800-446-5607 ext. 6848 or kolszyk@pattan.net.