SD.Futures Training Session 3 Employment Team Meeting
Employment Team Meeting Module 4 Identify Passions 1. Schedule Meeting 2. Student-Led Employment Team Meeting 3. Take Action
Advantages of the Employment Team Meeting Build on expertise and exploratory labor of members Wealth of resources Different way of thinking Bypass issues that impact disability service delivery system Opportunities for self-determination Foundation is embedded in community
Comparative Outcomes Passion = Books Library cataloging books Book retail store Business within a business at book store Read stories to elementary school children Used book business Book Repair Scanning for accessibility
Question: Can the Employment Team Meeting be part of the Student’s IEP Meeting ?
Purpose of the Employment Team Meeting The purpose of the meeting is to plan for the student’s future employment through the identification of potential employment exploration opportunities. 4 employment exploration opportunities Schedule 8 hours for the student to spend in each of the sites Community based – 5 mile radius goal 5 mile radius does not take higher priority than identifying employment exploration sites that match the student’s passions
Potential Participants Student Family Member(s) Teacher Transition Coordinator Rehabilitation Counselor Job Coach Case Manager Benefits Specialist Family Friends Other
Scheduling Meeting 1. Select Day of Meeting 2. Select Time of Day – 90 min. 3. or Paper Invitations? 4. Select Invitations 5. Deliver Invitations 6. Collect Responses
Location At School Identify Room Checklist of questions
Scheduling/Invitations Choose a date that works for everyone through /printed response Print out invitations for or hand delivery Invite people 1 to 2 weeks ahead of time and have the student remind them 1-2 days before the meeting
Passions Movie
Planning for the Meeting
Student-Led Employment Team Meeting Guided by Student’s Passions Expectation of Employment More Participants More Ideas Think Outside the Box
Meeting Agenda 1. Introduction and Purpose 2. What are the Student’s Passions 3. Brainstorm Ideas and Identify Networking Opportunities 4. Student Choice 2-4 Options 5. Take Action
Student Choice Identify 2-4 Options for Employment Exploration Opportunities Assign Homework - Everyone
On-Going Communication Telephone Meet Again
Action Set Deadlines Plan To Visit Sites for Employment Exploration
Conclusion: How to assist your student Set the tone of the meeting Promote self-direction Support creativity and brainstorming
Questions Shea Tanis Wendy Parent