March 18 - April 21, 2002
This three-topic module considers the evolving role of the professional in connecting and coordinating supports for families, moving from "gatekeeper" to "agent" for the family. The dynamics of team decision-making are explored to identify the extent to which they support or hinder families from determining their own choices. Duplication in processes and paperwork are examined, with a view to improving coordination among interagency services and personnel supporting families. Participants identify and learn about other regional services supporting families and practice facilitating planning processes with families and individuals in the context of their families.
Competency areas covered include:
* Defining the evolving role of the family support facilitator
* Working in teams in the context of self-determination
* Promoting interagency collaboration for family support
* Identifying regional resources for families
* Planning across the lifespan
- MAPS
- PATHS
- Circles of Support
* Identifying issues in information management
* Identifying issues of accountability in financial assistance
This module is divided into 3 topics. To complete this Module successfully, please complete the topics in the order shown below:
Topic 1 - Emerging Models of Family Support and the Role of the Family Support Coordinator
Topic
2 - Working in Teams: Promoting Interagency
Collaboration and Identifying Regional Resources
Topic 3 - Person-centered Future Planning and the Family
Once you have completed this module you should:
Go on to Module 5
or
Go back to Principles
and Practices of Family Support, Self-Determination and Disability
Email
Becky Raabe at Becky.Raabe@nau.edu or
call (928) 526-2566.
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