Steps for Developing

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Module 12 Using the Wraparound Process In
Alternative Education Settings Lucille Eber,
Ed.D
Session 4 Steps for Developing The Wraparound
Team and the Wraparound Plan
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Steps for Developing a Wraparound Plan
Step 1 Initial Conversations (story) Step 2
Start Meeting with Strengths Step 3 Develop a
Mission Statement Step 4 Identify Needs across
Domains Step 5 Prioritize Needs Step 6
Develop Actions Step 7 Assign Tasks/Solicit
Commitments Step 8 Document the Plan
Evaluate, refine, monitor transition
celebrate successes.
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• The initial conversation is the beginning of
  ensuring youth/family ownership of the process
  and the plan.

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Using the Wraparound Process

• Preparing for wraparound meetings through
  individual conversations with core team members
  is a critical first step.
• The first contact with the family should feel
  different than being invited to a meeting.
• A rich strength profile is a valuable tool for
  action planning.

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Using the Wraparound Process (contd)

• Propose draft needs statement with the family
  before the meeting.
• Draw team members in during the meetings with
  questions and requests to share their story or
  perspective.

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Guiding Questions to Assist in Initial
Conversations

• What has worked or hasnt worked and why do you
  think it has worked or not?
• What challenges or barriers have you encountered
  as you have attempted specific strategies?
• What is your hope, dream, vision of success?

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Before, During and After Initial Conversations

• Remember that the professionals dont get to
  choose or judge how families raise their kids.
• Always start with a conversation ( not a meeting)
  with the family, getting their trust and
  permission before talking with others.

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Its All About the Team

• The team members represent strengths, needs and
  choices of the youth and family
• Natural support persons are important team
  members to ensure cultural fit, independence and
  sustainable change over time.
• The team focuses on needs identified and
  prioritized by the family, student and
  teacher(s).
• The family needs to feels like it is their team
  and their meeting instead of feeling like they
  are attending a meeting a system is having about
  them.

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A Good Question To Ask
What does this student need to function more
like a typical student who is doing OK in our
school and community?
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The Steps in the Wraparound Process

• Initial conversation with child/family and
  
  
  
  
  others who are close to them.
• Identify family perspective of strengths issues
• Establish possible team members and mission from
  family perspective
• Mission Why should this team exist?

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• 2. Start team meetings with strengths
• Clarify roles/connections
• Summarize strengths and issues
• Blend perspectives
• Identify Needs (not services)

3. Through consensus, identify mission and needs

• 4. Prioritize needs for immediate planning
• Which are important to student/family?
• Which are important to school?
• Any safety needs?

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The Steps in the Wraparound Process (Cont)

• 5. Action Planning
• Specific strategies
• Creative and proactive approaches
• Clear outcomes
• Practical, realistic
• 6. Ensure commitment to tasks
• Is this going to work for you?

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Steps for Developing a Wraparound Plan
Step 1 Initial Conversations (story) Step 2
Start Meeting with Strengths Step 3 Develop a
Mission Statement Step 4 Identify Needs across
Domains Step 5 Prioritize Needs Step 6
Develop Actions Step 7 Assign Tasks/Solicit
Commitments Step 8 Document the Plan
Evaluate, refine, monitor transition
celebrate successes.
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• The initial conversation is the beginning of
  ensuring youth/family ownership of the process
  and the plan.

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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Using the Wraparound Process

• Preparing for wraparound meetings through
  individual conversations with core team members
  is a critical first step.
• The first contact with the family should feel
  different than being invited to a meeting.
• A rich strength profile is a valuable tool for
  action planning.

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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Using the Wraparound Process (contd)

• Propose draft needs statement with the family
  before the meeting.
• Draw team members in during the meetings with
  questions and requests to share their story or
  perspective.

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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Guiding Questions to Assist in Initial
Conversations

• What has worked or hasnt worked and why do you
  think it has worked or not?
• What challenges or barriers have you encountered
  as you have attempted specific strategies?
• What is your hope, dream, vision of success?

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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Before, During and After Initial Conversations

• Remember that the professionals dont get to
  choose or judge how families raise their kids.
• Always start with a conversation ( not a meeting)
  with the family, getting their trust and
  permission before talking with others.

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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Its All About the Team

• The team members represent strengths, needs and
  choices of the youth and family
• Natural support persons are important team
  members to ensure cultural fit, independence and
  sustainable change over time.
• The team focuses on needs identified and
  prioritized by the family, student and
  teacher(s).
• The family needs to feels like it is their team
  and their meeting instead of feeling like they
  are attending a meeting a system is having about
  them.

The Art Science of Wraparound Eber, 2003
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A Good Question To Ask
What does this student need to function more
like a typical student who is doing OK in our
school and community?
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The Steps in the Wraparound Process

• Initial conversation with child/family and
  
  
  
  
  others who are close to them.
• Identify family perspective of strengths issues
• Establish possible team members and mission from
  family perspective
• Mission Why should this team exist?

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• 2. Start team meetings with strengths
• Clarify roles/connections
• Summarize strengths and issues
• Blend perspectives
• Identify Needs (not services)

3. Through consensus, identify mission and needs

• 4. Prioritize needs for immediate planning
• Which are important to student/family?
• Which are important to school?
• Any safety needs?

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The Steps in the Wraparound Process (Cont)

• 5. Action Planning
• Specific strategies
• Creative and proactive approaches
• Clear outcomes
• Practical, realistic
• 6. Ensure commitment to tasks
• Is this going to work for you?

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The Steps in the Wraparound Process (Cont)
7. Establish how to monitor progress
outcomes 8.Transition to more informal,
responsive supports and fade system
involvement.
How will we know if it is working?
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