Graduation Reality and Dual-role Skills Fall FACSE conference October 23, 2016 Grand Mound, WA

What is GRADS? In-school program for pregnant and parenting teens Work and Family Foundation Skills Leads to High School Graduation Economic Independence Onsite Childcare Family and Consumer Science/CTE FACSE certified teacher Work and Family Foundation area of study National Standards for Family and Consumer Science Education

GRADS Objectives Remain in school Healthy babies, mothers and fathers Learn practical parenting and child development skills Gain an orientation to work Learn goal setting toward balancing work and family Reduce subsequent pregnancies

Who are pregnant and parenting teens? Lack family support 83% low income 75% come from alcoholic families Often mother was a teen parent Little hope for the future Behind in high school credits/low educational goals Have been part of the party culture Unaware of resources High percentage of teen moms have been sexually assaulted as a child

Obstacles It is a puzzle with no directions!

Obstacles and Barriers Shunned by peers Suffer sexual harassment Unhealthy relationships Reproductive coercion Poor problem solving skills Give up easily Lack follow through Feel judged by peers and adults

GRADS Curriculum http://moodle2.ospi.k12.wa.us/mod/resource/view.php?id=149 http://moodle2.ospi.k12.wa.us

Scope and Sequence Positive Self/Self Concept Roles and Responsibilities of Parenting Prenatal Development Growth and Development from conception to birth Heredity/Genetics Influences on prenatal development Nutrition Alcohol and other drugs Environment

Scope and Sequence Stages of Labor and Delivery Care of Mom and Baby after Delivery New Baby Care Child Development Theorists Brain Development Four Developmental Areas – Physical, Social, Intellectual, Emotional Personality Development Family Nutrition Health and Safety including First Aid and CPR

Scope and Sequence Discipline and Punishment Child Abuse and Neglect Healthy Relationships Domestic Violence Career and Post-Secondary Choices Career Investigation College and other training options Selecting Childcare

Scope and Sequence Consumer and Family Resources/Economic Independence Goal Setting Needs and Wants Budgeting/Family Finance Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Renting vs Home Ownership Life Visioning

Scope and Sequence Professional Portfolio High School and Beyond Plan Resume Letter of Application Personal References Mission Statement elections of Best Work Awards Other

Scope and Sequence Childcare Practicum Learning Lab (in Childcare Center Hands on Age Appropriate Activities Embedded throughout the curriculum Community Resources ***GRADS Frameworks are on the OSPI website

Childcare Center License/Early Achievers Curriculum District Run Private Contract DSHS Reimbursement Food Program Other

Student Recruitment Brochures Counselors’ Meetings Community Agencies Local Health Department/WIC Current and Former GRADS students Other

Reports and other Paperwork End of Year Report Start collecting data as soon as student enrolls Due to OSPI June 30 Early Achievers Report – 17 GRADS sites Filled out by Childcare director and GRADS teacher DOH Student surveys Late April or Early May

Questions?

Presented by: Denise Mileson GRADS Program Specialist Family and Consumer Sciences Education Career and Technical Education Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington St. SE P.O.Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 W: (360) 725-0417 denise.mileson@k12.wa.us