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

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
Embedded throughout the curriculum
Community Resources
***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
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 Olympia, WA W: (360)