1. G raduation R eality a nd D ual-role S kills Summer WA-ACTE conference August 7, 2016 Spokane WA

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Obstacles It is a puzzle with no directions!

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Scope and Sequence  Professional Portfolio  High School and Beyond Plan  Resume  Letter of Application  Personal References  Mission Statement  Elections of Best Work  Awards  Other

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

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

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

16. 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  Due to OSPI June 30  DOH Student surveys  Late April or Early May

17. Questions?

18. 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