Richland One Works (ROW)

ROW

School/Community Based Enterprise System

Richland One Works

ROW is a school-based enterprise system that seamlessly

integrate academic and real world experiences. The

systematic approach is designed to address transition

issues regarding students with special needs.

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We will develop a system for setting personal, challenging

goals for each student, which appropriately involves staff,

family and community.

Specific Result: To improve Special Education Transitions

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ROW Addresses Strategic Plan Strategy 7:

Needs assessment

Audit of Transition Plans showed deficiencies

Current programs are fragmented

District wide equity in regard to program offerings is not adequate

Students with disabilities need more program options to meet their needs

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Fairwold

Victory Program

16 students

Heyward       

(1) Family & Consumer Sciences

  (2) Horticulture/Small Engine Repair

(3)Industrial Technology

(4)Keyboarding

      133 students

C. A. Johnson

Work Adjustment Program

64 students

Lower Richland

Job Development Program

42 students

Current Specially Designed Programs

(currently serves 255 students)

Centralized ROW Program can potentially serve 415 students

ROW Benefits

 

Expanded specially designed program opportunities

Uniform curriculum for transition

More effective transition services for students

More students prepared for post-secondary opportunities

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Assessment/Integration

In‑District Work Experience

Community Service Activity

Works Curriculum

Placement

Components of the ROW Program

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Brick Works

In Brick Works students learn basic masonry skills by making mailboxes grills and other masonry structures.

Café Works

In Café Works students learn skills in culinary arts and catering.

 

Ceramic Works

In Ceramic Works students learn the skills necessary to make beautiful ceramic products.

Concrete Works

In Concrete Works students learn masonry skills while producing concrete picnic tables, bird baths etc..

Copy Works

In Copy Works students learn the skills necessary to produce printed materials.

Detail Works

In Detail Works students learn the skills necessary to clean and detail cars.

 Green Works

In Green Works students learn landscape design/maintenance and horticulture skills.

 

Office Works

In Office Works students learn computer and general office skills by producing photo identification cards for staff and other office related products and services.

Screen Works

In Screen Works students learn the skills necessary to customize shirts, tote bags and much more.

Stitch Works

In Stitch Works students learn skills in sewing and custom embroidery.

Wood Works

In Wood Works students learn basic carpentry skills by making dog houses, picnic tables and storage buildings.

Current Transition Staff

ROW Staffing Requirements

 

Teachers – 10Instructional Assistants – 10Therapeutic Assistant – 1Transition Specialists – 2Job Coach – 1Job Trainer – 1Special Needs Consultant – 1 26 Total

 

*Dean of Students – 1Teachers – 9Instructional Assistants – 9Transition Specialists – 3Job Coach – 1Job Trainer – 1Special Needs Consultant – 1 25 Total

* Upgrade HCTC Dean to Assistant Principal

Staffing Issues

Budget Summary

Item Comments Budget

Transportation Tech area center runs are paid by the SDE

$0 (SDE)

Curriculum Development

Teacher Stipends $7,200 (CATE)

Instructional

Supplies

Yearly Operating

Cost

$25,920 (CATE)

Equipment ROW Programs 49, 050 (CATE)

Building Capital

(CAJ/LRHS/PF)

5 labs/ 4 class rooms and storage/office space

2,000,000 (Bond)

(Increase HCTC from 8.5M to 10.5M)

Full Speed Ahead!

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