The 2022 NDTAC Annual Conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (ED): Putting Youth and Families First occurred virtually on May 23rd, 24th, and 26th between 12 pm – 5 pm EDT.
Monday, May 23rd, 12:00 – 1:30 EDT
The U.S. Department of Education reviewed the nuts and bolts of Title I, Part D with attendees. Note. The pre-conference sessions are beneficial for new State Coordinators or State Coordinators who want a refresher.
Monday, May 23rd, 1:30 – 2:00 EDT
In this pre-conference session, Michaela Rizzo from NDTAC guides attendees through an interactive tour of the NDTAC website, providing information on the location of helpful resources and other key features. Note: The pre-conference sessions are beneficial for new State Coordinators or State Coordinators who want a refresher.
Monday, May 23rd, 2:15 – 3:40 EDT
The U.S. Department of Education and NDTAC gave a formal welcome to attendees of the 2022 NDTAC Annual Conference. The U.S. Department of Education also provided Title I, Part D updates on monitoring and allocations.
Monday, May 23rd, 3:45 – 4:50 EDT
The U.S. Department of Education provides Title 1, Part D updates on use of funds and data.
Tuesday, May 24th, 12:00 – 12:45 EDT
Hank Richards gave the keynote address for the U.S. Department of Education Title I, Part D Coordinators Conference. Hank has been recognized nationally for his programming, recently being awarded the 2022 Outstanding Educator Award by the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders. His passion and dedication to improving the lives of students in his facility have fostered positive youth outcomes and active engagement in his programs. Hank was introduced by Christy Hendricks, Montana Neglected and Delinquent State Coordinator.
Tuesday, May 24th, 1:00 – 2:30 EDT
Zainab Farhat, Senior Associate of The Annie E. Casey Foundation, facilitated a discussion on the value of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Councils and how they can positively impact the experiences of young people in juvenile justice settings. The discussion included steps on how to create a council, lessons learned from local, state, and secure facility-based councils, and how councils can be inclusive and supportive of youth who are involved.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2:40 – 3:40 EDT
NDTAC staff Claire Kelley and Alex Gabriel, and Sarah Newman from the U.S. Department of Education lead this workshop. The focus is on improving data quality and using Title I, Part D data to monitor and track youth outcomes. This session also presented opportunities to include youth voice in this process.
Tuesday, May 24th, 3:50 – 4:50 EDT
Elizabeth Jordan and Amy McKlindon from Child Trends discussed the implications of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFA). Joined by Kelly Murphy, Deputy Director of Youth Development from Child Trends, and Sam Ko, Education Specialist from the Oregon Department of Education, the panel explores the implications of the FFA on the neglected population.
Thursday, May 26th, 12:00 – 1:00 EDT
Hannah Lantos and Kris Moore from Child Trends provided an overview of the positive youth development approach – a strength-based approach to achieving youth outcomes- while considering developmental differences among youth served. This session also highlighted the importance of embedding racial equity and inclusion in youth-serving programs. The speakers hosted small breakout groups that discussed positive youth development principles with participants.
Thursday, May 26th, 1:15 – 1:30 EDT
Alex Gabriel from NDTAC presents key steps to achieving program outcomes, including an interactive guide on how States can navigate their own program data in the pursuit of outcomes. Please note that the presenter reviewed the NDTAC brief in real-time during the session; there are no accompanying presentation slides.
Thursday, May 26th, 1:30 – 2:30 EDT
David Domenici from Break Free Education facilitated a discussion with State Coordinators and subgrantees on the importance of parental involvement in the lives of youth who are in facilities. This session included examples of activities and processes for increasing family engagement.
Thursday, May 26th, 2:45 – 3:45 EDT
Students with disabilities are supported when their voices and families are included in practices and processes to support their learning outcomes. OSEP and experts in the field discussed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and engaging youth and their families to meet the needs of students who have disabilities. Topics included Child Find guidelines, processes for IEPs during COVID-19, state self-assessments for correctional education, and integrating youth and families in the process.
Thursday, May 26th, 3:50 – 4:50 EDT
In this session, panelists included alums from Casey’s Youth Council. These panelists have the lived experience of returning to a traditional high school setting upon reentry from a residential facility. The youth panel discussed transitioning back to schools in the community from secure placements, with a special focus on the importance of, and potential barriers to, including families, youth voice, and other supportive persons in the process.
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