CEVEC Community Living Skills BY: Jennifer Rose

CEVEC or Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium Consortium of 18 different school districts on the east side of Cleveland Began over 3 decades ago (1980) to educate and provide support for HS students and to develop job skills in the community We are a provider of services to over 300 students – school district pays us to provide vocational and/or community living

CLS: Mission The purpose of CEVEC’s Community Living program is to help students become more independent whether they decide to move out or live at home as a contributing member of their household. We do this at a house in Mayfield Village and by accessing community resources.

Program Description IEP team decides placement. We have a morning and afternoon class with 8 students in each with myself and an assistant. Each class is 2 ½ hours long. Classes are divided by skills level – modified curriculum. Most students have already completed their academics and have socially graduated. Average age is 19 years old. Students can either attend for either 1 semester or full year. Curriculum is from Life Centered Career Education.

Community Resources Mayfield Village generously provides us with one of their homes. They mow the yard and plow driveway and does the home maintenance we cannot do. Mayfield School District pays the utilities and provides us with a 8 passenger van. We had most of the furniture donated by staff. Home Depot has provided labor and material for home improvements. Donations for dishwasher/garbage disposal and a new dining and kitchen floor.

Guest Speakers A Fireman and Police officer talks to class about safety. A Home Depot employee teaches 6 classes a semester on home maintenance and repair. A mechanic shows students how to take care of their car. RTA teaches 4 classes a semester on the use of public transportation. Local banker explains how to open up a checking/savings account. Former student living on their own tells class of her experience and we visit an apartment complex. Library staff teaches classes on innovative technology.

Intake Application process. Schools are originally given slots based on school district size. Coordinated with career assessment coordinator. Wait list is established.

HOUSEHOLD TASKS Sweeping Mopping Dishes Cleaning the bathroom Dusting Taking out trash Windex Vacuuming Yardwork

Social Make friends and have fun Learn social etiquette Explore and plan recreational activities Discuss expected and unexpected behaviors Play games Write thank you notes

MONEY Purchasing in the community Counting money Making change Figuring out how much to tip Paying bills/writing checks

Community Access Library Home Depot Metroparks Shopping at Target/Heinens Post office Bank Gym Apartment search Visit hospital RTA

KITCHEN SKILLS Menu planning Grocery shopping Cooking Nutrition Kitchen Safety Table Manners Hosting a party

Personal Care Dressing appropriately Hygiene Laundry Folding and organizing Ironing and mending

IEP & Transition Section 4 & 5 in the IEP includes the independent living goal. Documentation of IEP goals is up to each team and district – based on the need of student. An example of a transition goal might be, “Upon graduation Jack will live in an supported living setting”. We look at student’s PINS to determine if student needs a individualized goal.

Assessment & Documentation We assess the students, collect data and grade them on a 4 point rubric and/or on their individual IEP goals. Students are given weekly tasks to practice their skills at home. Some of our power standards include : Safety Following directions Communication /social skills Initiative

Information Jennifer Rose, Instructor Bob Ross, CEVEC Principal Phone : 440-516-0154 Email: jrose@mayfieldschools.org