1. 1. Support of Superintendent Barbara Duncan Support of the Board of Education Program began in January 2008
2. 2. Must develop a transition plan for all students Transition Committee developed Administrators Teachers Case managers Therapists Development of S. T. R. I. V. E.
3. 3. It is the goal for all students to leave with a direction and a skill level that will allow a successful transition to community life. Some students need an extended period of time to develop these skills as well as a familiar supportive environment Developing work skills in a realistic environment within the school district allows students to develop basic job skills and behaviors needed to transition outside of school
4. 4. We use Village School Support of Building Administration E-mail is sent to all Staff to identify In- House Jobs Identify specific Jobs
5. 5. Key Component Without Transportation we had no way for the students to get to Village and Home Transportation has been provided for all students. Currently all students go home on a bus specifically for them In the past we have utilized Village School buses with elementary school students
6. 6. Identification of Students who may participate CST meeting takes place with parents, students and STRIVE Coordinators in attendance to explain the program and answer parents questions We encourage them to share information to better assist us in making this a successful program to meet their goals. We have begun to use Im Determined Form with staff and families to assist us with obtaining information about individual students Case manager fills out Referral Form Permission slips sent home Coordination of Nursing Staff Coordination with staff regarding behavior plans if necessary
7. 7. My Needs My Interests Name: Address: DOB: Date: My Strengths My Preferences
8. 8. Paper Work Referral From CST Program Pictures
9. 9. Program takes place every Tuesday and Thursday Students are Transported to Village by bus Sign In at Main Office Learn to Greet staff appropriately Travel Independently to STRIVE room Put on ID Badges / Uniforms Given Daily Assignments Students travel home on regular Village School buses **Must call into Main Office if they are not coming to work Instill Accountability.
10. 10. Orientation at Village Tour of Village School Explanation of what was going to be expected of each student Review of Hygiene and appropriate dress for the workplace. (Uniforms / Badges) Safety Review (Evacuation Drills) Basic Work Responsibilities Attendance Absentee Procedure Bathroom Policy Emergency Drill Procedures
11. 11. Skill Development Areas Self Determination According to Wehmeyer, Agran, and Hughes (1998) people who are self determined autonomously, self regulate their behavior and are psychologically empowered and self realizing. Throughout our Program we try to touch on the various Elements of Self Determination.
12. 12. Task initiation, persistence, endurance Direction following Response to authority figures Work pace Co-worker interactions Problem solving Time management/breaks Coping skills/work related stress Safety awareness Mock Testing / Self Management Punctuality/sign-in Self Advocacy Risk taking
13. 13. Transition Portfolios What does Transition mean to me? How to take and give a Message Organizational Skills (Binders) Task Sequencing for Activities Using Landmarks for Navigating New Places Sensory Walk to use Alternative Senses Doing Chores at Home Interview Skills Rules for Success Interest Inventory Learning Preferences Likes and Dislikes Self Discovery Personal Strengths Personal Qualities and Traits Greetings/Socialization Goal Setting
14. 14. Student-led IEP Person Centered Increase Self- Awareness Increase Self- Advocacy Practice skills needed for successful transition into community life
15. 15. We try to infuse Assistive Technology into the STRIVE Program when appropriate AT Consultant available when requested Currently we use the following within the program: Ipad Ipod Touch Computers (Laptops) Phones
16. 16. Write up Resumes Identify past work experiences Identify job skills that they have Identify Strengths Identify Interests
17. 17. o Fill out Job Application
18. 18. Job Application Form DIRECTIONS: Please fill out one application form for each job applying for. PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS _________ TELEPHONE D.O.B. JOB EXPERIENCE List all work experience: JOB QUALIFICATIONS Name job applying for: _________ List 3 strengths/qualifications you have that are listed under the job youre applying for: 1. 2. 3. _________ References:________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE Date
19. 19. All students will be Interviewed during the first phase of the STRIVE Program. They will practice Interviewing Skills prior to the actual Interview They will be given Assistive Technology to use during the Interview if necessary. They will be rated with the following scale
20. 20. You will be rated based on your performance in the following areas: Yes No Punctualitybeing on time _____ _____ Quiet Sitting in waiting area _____ _____ Neat Appearance _____ _____ Good Speaking Voice _____ _____ Looking at the Interviewer _____ _____ Stated one Strength / Qualification _____ _____ Stated one interest _____ _____ Stated needed accommodations _____ _____ Appeared confident _____ _____
21. 21. JOBS Supply Closet Collating Orders Filling orders Delivery to Teachers Custodial Assistant / Recycling Library Assistant Art Teacher Assistant Main Office Assistant Teacher Assistant
22. 22. Photocopying Laminating Filing Collating Die Cut Orders for Bulletin Board Assembly Mailing (stuffing envelopes) Phone Skills
23. 23. Village Programs Connecting to Special Events within the School System Read Across America Door Decorations Students Read in the Classrooms Village Idol Book Fair
24. 24. Recognition of Program Students are recognized by the Holmdel Board of Education at the end of the school year.
25. 25. ESY Program Extended School Year program involves students expanding their skills to more community based instruction -Grocery Shopping Service -Snack Bar -Family Style Lunch
26. 26. Through our connections within the Community we have received a variety of Donations. The Holmdel Kiwanis donated our STRIVE Uniforms, that we still use. In addition we have received monetary donations from an individual who truly believes in our program and the service we are providing to our students. We are always looking for Community Members to provide us with opportunities for our students in the future. Marshalls We welcome input from staff and parents to help improve our program.
27. 27. ADDING TIER II Veteran STRIVE students can apply for leadership positions These positions involve orienting, training and mentoring new STRIVE students Once a student has been in the Tier II level for one year they are responsible to encourage Tier I students to request an interview to enter the Tier II level The Tier II students conduct the interviews Tier II students engage in leadership self-evaluation A leadership level allows students opportunities to strengthen self-determination
28. 28. GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR TIER II INTERVIEW What is a leader? Give an example of a leader in a movie or TV show? What made that person a leader? Are you a leader? Give an example of when you were a leader? What is a mentor? Do you have a mentor? Would you like to be a mentor? Can you work and be a leader at the same time? Do you take risks?
29. 29. CONCLUSION LEADERSHIP REINFORCES SELF-DETERMINATION