Effectively Assessing Behaviors to Meet the
Unmet Needs of Children and Families
Day 1
LESSON PLAN
TOPIC/TIME / LEARNING OBJECTIVE / METHODOLOGYDay 1 -Segment 1
(75 min)
9:00 – 10:15am
Welcome & Introductions
Review Abstract
Learning Objectives for Two Day Training
Linking this Two Day Training to
Federal Outcome Goals
Strategic Plan
Katie A
Core Practice Model
Coaching and Mentoring
Quality Service Review
Parallel Process
Matching
Ice Breaker Activity / K1
V1 / Power Point Slides 1-9
Activity 1A: Trainer Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping
(10 min)
Activity 1B:Handout #1 Power Point, Handout #2 Day 1 Agenda, Handout #3 Abstract & Learning Objectives
Review Two Day Training Plan and Learning Objectives
(15 min)
Activity 1C:
Review the Links Between this Two Day Training Federal Outcome Goals
Strategic Plan
Katie A
Core Practice Model
Coaching and Mentoring
Quality Service Review
Parallel Process
(10 min)
Activity 1D: Matching
Icebreaker Activity
identify link between behaviors, strengths and needs
(40 min)
10:15 – 10:30am / 15 min BREAK
Segment 2
10:30 – 12:00
(90 min)
Setting the Foundation:
What is Enhanced Strengths/Needs Practice?
The Casework Cycle
Introduction to
Smith FamilyVignette
Identifying Family Strengths and Family Needs
Review Diagrams:
Current Practice and Paradigm Shift to Enhance Strengths Need Practice
Assessing the Link Between A Child’s Behavior and Their Underlying Need
Identifying Children’s Needs Aligned with Permanence, Safety and
Well Being
Writing a Needs Statement / K3, S1(d)
V3 / Power Point Slides:10-27
Activity 2A:
Setting the foundation “Enhanced Strength/Needs Based Practice”
(10 min)
Activity 2B:
Large group activity
Present casework cycle and responsibilities
(10 min)
Activity 2C: Handout #4 Smith Family Vignette/Strengths Needs Activity
Table Group Activity
Select Recorder & Reporter -Using the Smith Family Vignette list the Family’s Strengths. Next, write a list of Family Needs on flip chart paper.
(25 min)
Activity 2D:
Review Diagrams: Current Practice and Paradigm Shift to Enhance Strengths Need Practice
(10 min)
Activity 2E: Handout #5 “Behind Behavior: The Challenge Of Appreciating Child & Youth Needs”
Marty Beyer
(10 min)
Activity 2F:Handout #6
Needs and Needs Statements
Small Group Activity- write children’s needs aligned with “Permanence, Safety, and Well Being” Handout #7 Categories to consider Children’s Needs (15 min)
Activity 2 G: Review Handouts # 6 & #7a & b Small group writing needs statements (10 min)
12:00 to 1:00 pm / LUNCH
Segment 3
1:00pm-2:25pm
(85 min)
Overview
Advanced Strength Needs Based Practice:
Principles
Research
Guidelines
Practice Techniques
Characteristic Strengths and Mobilized Strengths
Advanced Strength Based Practice Skills*
Bio/Psycho/Social Assessments
*(Discuss Engagement Techniques as a Practice Skill Presented
in Module #2) / K2 & K5,
V2 & V5,
S1(a) / Power Point Slides:29-43
Activity 3A
Handout Packet #8a-f
Review Principles, Research, Guidelines and Practice Techniques of Advanced Strength Based Practice Adapted from Saleebey/Vincent
(20 min)
Activity 3B:Handout #9 Character vs. Mobilized Strengths
Table Group Activity-
Using Smith Family Vignette: Identify strengths for parents, children, extended Family, will be identified by using Handout #8 as a guide
(55 min)
Activity 3C:
Large group discussion:
Understanding the Bio/Psycho/Social Assessment
(10 min)
Major mention of “Engagement Techniques” Presented in Module #2
2:25pm – 2:40pm / 15 min BREAK
Segment 4
2:40 -4:00
(80 min)
Bringing It All Together:
Addressing Needs Within the Context of Family Strengths
Utilizing Enhanced Strengths/Needs Practice:
Smith Family Vignette and Strengths/Needs Matrix
Transfer of Learning
Activity
Using Strengths/Needs Checklist & Matrix / K3 & K4,
V3, V4, V6
S1(c)(d) / Power Point Slides: 44-57
Activity 4A:
Exploring the connection between advanced strength based practice and assessing behaviors to identify underlying needs (10 min)
Activity 4B: Handout #10
Blank Strengths/Needs Matrix for Jack
Table group role play activity using Smith Family Vignette large group discussions completing columns 1-6 of Strengths/Needs Matrix for Jack
(60 min)
Activity 4C: Handout #11 Strengths/Needs Transfer of Learning Checklist
Handout #12 TOL Checklist
Individual participants will complete an individualized Strengths/Needs Assessment and identify at least one case to implement Enhanced Strengths/Needs Based Practice using the Matrix to share with their SCSW
(10 min)
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ESNBP: Effectively Assessing Behaviors to Meet the Unmet Needs of Children and Families
University of California Los Angeles -Center on Child Welfare
October 2012