1. WA-ACTE Summer Conference The Davenport Grand Hotel | Spokane, WA
CTE UPDATE
WA-ACTE Summer Conference
The Davenport Grand Hotel | Spokane, WA
August 7-10, 2016
Denise Mileson
GRADS Program Specialist
Mary Kanikeberg
JAG Program Supervisor

2. 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. Jobs for America’s Graduates
A state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk of losing contact with school.

4. Objectives of GRADS 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

5. Objectives of JAG
JAG is a life changing experience for those fortunate ones who are served. It is a program that is customized to fit the needs of young people with barriers to success who need, want and can benefit from a JAG Model program.

6. 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

7. Who are JAG teens? Barriers Screening Tool for Counselors
Economically disadvantaged as defined by public assistance, TANF or free lunch 60%
A past record of excessive absences as verified by school officials 66%
One or more modal grades behind peers 34%
Neither parent graduated from high school 33%
Has been suspended, expelled, or put on probation during high school 25%
Having inadequate or no work experience 81%
Low academic performance 67%
Basic skills deficient (reading and math in particular) 37%

8. Who are JAG teens? (Continued)
Lacks motivation or maturity to pursue education/career goals 47%
Did not pass the state proficiency exam 46%
Family environment not conducive to education or career goals 40%
Needs transportation to and from work or school 32%
Has dropped out of school previously 6%
Child of Incarcerated Parent 4%
Homeless or Foster Care Youth*
* Homeless & Foster Care Youth have priority if they have desire

9. Obstacles A puzzle with no directions!

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

11. Role of a JAG Specialist and GRADS Teacher
Mentor
Facilitator
Guide
Listener
Trust Builder
Problem Solver
Link with community organizations
Communicates with building staff
Communicates with state staff

12. Questions? GRADS JAG Denise Mileson Mary Kanikeberg
GRADS Program Specialist
FACSE/CTE
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington St. SE | P.O. Box 4700
Olympia WA
W: (360)
Mary Kanikeberg
JAG Program Supervisor
CTE
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington St. SE | P.O. Box 4700
Olympia WA
W: (360)