2017-558-E Finance - Voices Together - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 571863E8-F892-43F0-B73F-4AB062ACBOBF XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION The well-being of and quality of life for individuals with developmental challenges depends on opportunities they will have in their classrooms and communities. As they age out of public schools, vocational opportunities will depend on their ability to fully function with others and within a job setting. Without the services to build critical skills, this population will be at risk of being isolated from our communities, creating more dependent members of our community, and more individuals dependent on public funding. Skills such as the ability to tell someone what they think, feel, or need at any given time could greatly help them find jobs that will suit them and keep jobs once they have them. This will lead to more inclusive opportunities, independence and more productive lives. Basic communication and socialization skills are at the core of every person's ability to fully function and thrive. f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? Working with the Exceptional Children's Department of Orange County Schools, the Voices Together in Education Program Manager alongside the Director of the Exceptional Children's Department will select four classrooms or a total of approximately 45-50 students to participate in the program from September through April. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) All Voices Together Music Therapists have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy, have completed a college-approved internship, and are Board Certified. They have also completed the Voices Together specialized training. The Program Manager, currently Voices Together's Senior Music Therapist, has all of these credentials as well as three to four years experience in program implementation and an understanding of management requirements in the organization. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. Programmatic Timeline for 2017-18 The comprehensive Voices Together program consists of two months of preparation and development, seven (7) months of direct services to students and two follow-up months that include a district wide performance and evaluation wrap up: • July & August: Meet with district EC Director to plan and discuss classrooms for the fall and distribute baseline evaluations. Voices Together certified therapists and OCS teachers collaborate to set individual student and overall Voices Together goals. Music Therapist and teachers decide on weekly schedule. • September 2017—April 2018: direct student instructional services • May: District wide performance • May 2018: Voices Together will compile data from assessment forms. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/26/2017 11:10:15 AMIII'age 21 •0 31