The objective of this workgroup is to coordinate state researchers in their efforts to conduct research with youth in transtion. The group discusses possible prior research on youth in transition, possible data sources or data collection strategies, and special issues related to conducting research with youth. MIG-RATS staff facilitate the discussions, support and assist the group in accessing information, and develop tools that can be used in future research. However, the focus and direction of research efforts are based on the goals of state participants. Prior to launching the workgroup, MIG-RATS administered a
survey to collect some background information about state interests.
The youth in transtion (YiT) workgroup meets via teleconference. Meeting notes and workgroup products are posted below. The workgroup is available to all interested MIG staff.
To find the next scheduled meeting of the workgroup, check the calendar or contact Anne Reither at areither@gmail.com.
Webinar - The workgroup hosted a webinar on Researching Youth in Transition, June 3, 2010. The webinar featured presentations by:
- Thomas Fraker, Senior Fellow, MPR -
an overview of SSA’s Youth Transition Demonstration, focusing on the nature of the intervention and the design for the evaluation
David Wittenburg, Senior Researcher, MPR - administrative records, the types of data they contain, what those data can tell us about youth with disabilities, and their potential to support evaluation activities
Anne Ciemnecki, Senior Fellow, MPR - issues regarding surveys of youth with disabilities, such as obtaining informed consent, use of proxy respondents, and how to best engage youth in research studies.
Slides from the webinar are available
here.