Engage Briefs

The Engage Brief series describes findings and insights from research on community life engagement. The briefs describe the four CLE Guideposts and how they are put in practice at case study sites. Briefs are viewable in PDF format.

Introduction to Community Life Engagement

Community Life Engagement: Data Sources, Definitions, and Measurement

High-Quality Community Life Engagement Supports: Four Guideposts for Success

Individualize Supports For Each Person

Promote Community Membership and Contribution

Use Social and Human Capital to Decrease Dependence on Paid Supports

Ensure That Supports Are Outcome-Oriented and Regularly Monitored

State Roles in Promoting CLE: Themes from the SELN’s Working Group

Meeting the Holistic Vision of Employment and CLE: State Administrator Perspectives on Achievements & Gaps

Virtual Community Life Engagement

Measuring Community Life Engagement with the CLE Fidelity Scale (CLEFS)

Engage Briefs

Introduction to Community Life Engagement

Community Life Engagement: Data Sources, Definitions, and Measurement

High-Quality Community Life Engagement Supports: Four Guideposts for Success

Individualize Supports For Each Person

Promote Community Membership and Contribution

Use Social and Human Capital to Decrease Dependence on Paid Supports

Ensure That Supports Are Outcome-Oriented and Regularly Monitored

State Roles in Promoting CLE: Themes from the SELN’s Working Group

Meeting the Holistic Vision of Employment and CLE: State Administrator Perspectives on Achievements & Gaps

Virtual Community Life Engagement

Measuring Community Life Engagement with the CLE Fidelity Scale (CLEFS)