Presenters Carol Tumey , Board President Kathy Stricker , Director of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Carol Tumey, Board President Kathy Stricker, Director of Special Education Jennifer Casselman, Special Education Teacher Jack Parker, Director of Curriculum Jack Russell, Board Member

Presenters

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White River Township

Johnson County, Indiana

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Area Resources

(within 15 miles)

• 75 Restaurants
• 6 Coffee Shops
• 7 Grocery Stores
• 11 Pharmacies
• 8 Long-Term Care

Facilities

• 3 Hospitals
• 7 Car Dealerships
• 8 Fitness Centers

Franklin College

White River Township

Johnson County, Indiana

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Steady Enrollment

7350 7400 7450 7500 7550 7600 7650 7700 7750 7800 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 (as of 1.29.15)

7508 7551 7618 7665 7595 7584 7702 7767

Corporation 2007-2008 to 2014-2015

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Special Education 2011-2012 to 2014-2015

900 920 940 960 980 1000 1020 1040 1060 1080 1100 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15

974 998 1005 1099

Steady Enrollment

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Individual Needs in Special Places to Increase Relevant Work Experiences

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Center Grove Graduates About 600 Students Every Year

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Franklin College

Franklin, Indiana

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Richie Taylor

Our Students

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An intellectual disability is identified by an intelligent quotient of 70 or less and limitations in handling basic life skills – such as counting money, independent personal activities and social interactions These students:

• 1. Do not take ISTEP
• 2. Receive a Certificate of Completion
• 3. Qualify for Special Education Services

until the age of 22

What is an Intellectual Disability?

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Community Presence

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The American Association

• n Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Investing in America’s Competitiveness

Hope is Not a Plan

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67.5 65.8 64.3 61.4 71.5 57.6 62.9 63.5 67.8 67.9 58 26.8 24.6 26 26.1 28.5 22.5 28.2 24.5 25.9 25.7 23.5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Alabama Arkansas Georgia Illinois Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

2012 Unemployment Rates (Working-Age Population)

With Disability (%) Without Disability (%)

Unemployment

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Article VII

When a student turns 13, we are required to do an assessment

• n their career interests.

Article VII

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We Make a Difference Every Day

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Training Grounds

Coffee with a Purpose

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Curriculum Application Process Changes in Students

Program Details

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Real education is about genuine understanding and the ability to figure things out on your own.

Aaron Swartz

Curriculum

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• Hand-On, Real-World Based
• Career and Independent Living Skills
• Reading, Writing and Math Have

a Purpose

• Students – Engaged, Motivated,

Excited to Learn

What Curriculum?

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• Career Modules

 Food Service  General Office  Retail – Stock  Caregiving

• Don’t Have the Money?

 Dishes from Staff and Restaurants  School Office  Collect Items for Mock Store  School Nurse, Donations from Hospitals

Project Discovery

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Video-Career Modules

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(Click image to view video)

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Controlling Emotions
• Time Management
• Job Safety

Beyond Job-Task Skills

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The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.

Carl Rogers

Application Process

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• Person Centered Planning Meeting
• Application
• Committee Review
• Student Interviews
• Final Applicants Selected
• Students Receive Acceptance Letter

Schedule of Events

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Video?-College Acceptance Letter

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• Student Driven with a Positive Focus
• Create a “Life-Map”
• Category Examples

 Timeline of Events  Important People  Community Involvement  Vision for the Future

• “Next Steps” Plan

Person Centered Planning Meeting

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• Content

 Strengths – Struggles  Job Interests  Social Interests  Previous Experiences

Students have a voice in their programming!

Students and the Application

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• Important Senior Moment
• Everybody’s Involved
• Rules and Expectations are Given
• Gives Transition Team Information,

Information and More Information

Why an Application?

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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Ghandi

Changes in Students

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Video-INSPIRE Students

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(Click image to view video)

Confidence Richie Independence Taylor Social Mike Advocacy Gunner

Success Stories

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Essential Questions for Starting Your Own 18-22 Year-Old Transition Program

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What kinds of jobs do you think might be appropriate for students age 18-22 with an intellectual disability? What types of jobs would you have too many concerns about to consider? What type of training will your current staff need in order to assist these students? What obstacles might occur?

Job Possibilities

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• Vocational School
• Local Mall - create an area for students to check

in and then go out to stores to work

• Area Big Box Stores – Home Depot, Lowes,

Best Buy, Target

• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Car Dealerships
• LA Fitness / Cardinal Fitness
• Walgreens / CVS
• Grocery Stores

Future Plans

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Possible Careers

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What Obstacles Might You Have to Address?

Your Ideas

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Questions

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Kathy Stricker – Director of Special Education Center Grove Community School Corporation strickerk@centergrove.k12.in.us Jennifer Casselman Center Grove Community School Corporation casselmanj@centergrove.k12.in.us

• Dr. Jack Parker

Center Grove Community School Corporation parkerj@centergrove.k12.in.us

Resources

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