1. Changes to the TPCA, what does it mean?
Increased Opportunities!
Sheila Ward, Senior Consultant
Work-Based Learning Experiences

2. Work-Based Learning Experiences
Understand the new Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) available to school districts
Understand which students may participate in the WBLE and how referrals are made
Identify Employment Specialist (ES) Responsibilities and provided services
Identify ES qualifications
Identify WBLE deliverables and payments
Understand how VR support can expand school district’s ability to offer WBLE to students

3. How do they compare? WBLE TPCA Application/contract
REBA
Required deliverables and monthly disbursements
VR involvement in hiring/evaluation
Match required by District
100% time certification
Students accessing Pre-ETS through an SE IPE served
Reimbursement is limited to contracted amount
Application/contract
REBA
Required deliverables and benchmark payments
No VR involvement in hiring/evaluation
No required Match
No 100% time certification
Students accessing Pre-ETS served
Limited only by availability of funds

4. Work-Based Learning Experiences must
Supplement
Not Supplant
These WBLE services must be new, expanded or a continuation of services previously delivered through the TPCA.
WBLE may not be used to supplant existing school programs or services.

5. ES Qualifications Work-Based Learning Experiences
Four years’ related experience, evidenced by a resume’ that reflects either: experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; or experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and one year’s experience as described above. OR
A Master’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and six months’ experience as described above. OR
An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an unrelated field, and two years’ experience as described above. OR
Current Exceptional Student Education Teaching Certificate. OR
Current Certified Education Teaching Certificate with a certificate offered by a Secondary or Institution of Higher Education that prepares educators to work with students or youth with disabilities.

6. Background Screening: Updated from printed PP
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Background Screening: Updated from printed PP
Pursuant to section , Florida Statutes, the ES who will have direct, face-to-face contact with students on behalf of VR is required to undergo a Level II background screening via the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Upon preliminary approval of your application, you will be sent instructions on ho9w to obtain the screening through the Clearinghouse. The WBLE App will remain in a “pending status until your screening(s) are approved.”

7. What are Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE)?
A Pre-Employment Transition Service
Hands-on learning
Conducted in a real work environment, in the community
Work behavior and skill development
Self-esteem and confidence boosters
Resume and relationship builders
WBLE Contract
Learning Experiences
Work-Based

8. What are WBLE activities?
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
What are WBLE activities?
Job Shadowing
Career Mentorship
Informational Interviews
Paid and non-paid Internships and Work Experiences
Volunteering and Service Learning
Workplace tours and industry field trips
Definitions are in the contract and in your packet

9. Who may participate in WBLEs?
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Who may participate in WBLEs?
Students who:
Are ages 14-21
Are in school
Have a documented disability
Referral
STAR Portal Referral
Pre-ETS only
No application or eligibility required
Pre-ETS at Application
Additional services at IPE

10. Any student with a disability?
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Any student with a disability?
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Increased services
Increased support
Services and supports are required regularly
Minimal services
Minimal supports
Services and supports are required occasionally
Most services
Most support
Services and supports are ongoing
MTSS

11. What is the referral process for a WBLE?
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
What is the referral process for a WBLE?
Student referral is made to VR*
Disability documentation is collected with referral
Student and parent/guardian, if student is under 18, meet with VR staff
Service is chosen
WBLE service referral is sent to school district through REBA
Service referral must be accepted by school district in REBA
*If student is already known to VR, student will be contacted to add service.

12. Employment Specialist Responsibilities
Tier identification is made by school and provided to VR staff.
Work closely with the VR staff to develop a WBLE Plan and Agreement* that includes the services and supports that will be required for each student based on their WBLE goal or expected outcome and needs.
Provide the services identified in the Plan and Agreement to assist students in making progress towards or achieving their WBLE goal or expected outcome.
Submit monthly Student Progress Reports (SPR)s for each student being served.
Submit a WBLE Rating Form* for each student at the completion of his/her WBLE.
Submit a WBLE Final Report* at the end of each WBLE indicating the student’s progress towards or achieving the WBLE goal or expected outcome.
Learning Experiences
Work-Based
*Sample documents are in your packet

13. WBLE Services Review Career/Interest assessment(s) Job Analysis
Worksite development
Employer Assistance
WBLE Learning and Preparation Acts
Job Placement
Job Accommodations
Hands-on Learning (FKA Job Coaching)
Job Retentions Services 
Services are defined in the contract, in your packet
Learning Experiences
Work-Based

14. What are anticipated services and supports per Tier?
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
What are anticipated services and supports per Tier?
Tier
Anticipated Services/Support Per Tier
Required Support: 1
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development, WBLE Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary)
Occasionally 2
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development, WBLE Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary), Hands-on Learning
Regularly 3
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development, WBLE Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary), Hands-On Learning, and Job Retention
Ongoing

15. Deliverables and Associated Benchmarks
Benchmark – for payment
Deliverables – used to validate benchmark
Signed Plan indicating Agreement
Monthly SPR indicating progress
WBLE Rating Form
Final Report
WBLE Plan and Agreement
WBLE Final Report
Learning Experiences
Work-Based
Invoice when a benchmark is completed
and monthly submission of deliverables are approved.

16. Rehabilitation Electronic Billing Application (REBA)
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Rehabilitation Electronic Billing Application (REBA)
Will be used to process and submit for each student:
WBLE Plan and Agreement
Monthly SPRs
A WBLE Rating Form
A WBLE Final Report
Invoices when a benchmark is met

17. The WBLE Plan and Agreement
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
The WBLE Plan and Agreement
Is a benchmark created with the ES, VR Staff, Student, Parent/Guardian, and employer. It must be approved and signed by all parties.
The WBLE Plan and Agreement includes services and supports that will be required for each student based on his/her WBLE goal or expected outcome and needs.

18. The WBLE Plan and Agreement
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
The WBLE Plan and Agreement

19. Monthly Student Progress Reports
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Monthly Student Progress Reports
This deliverable includes information about the work that is happening towards each student’s WBLE goal or outcome. This is reviewed and approved by VR staff.

20. Work-Based
Learning Experiences
WBLE Rating Form
This deliverable collects performance feedback on each student from his/her site supervisor. This must be signed by the site supervisor to be approved by VR staff.

21. Work-Based
Learning Experiences
The Final Report
This is a benchmark that is completed at the end of each WBLE indicating each student’s progress towards achieving his/her IPE and/or WBLE goal or expected outcome.

22. Work-Based
Learning Experiences
WBLE Invoices - Completed by the School District Point of Contact (POC)
Invoice is a document the POC creates to submit for payment at the end of each month if a benchmark is met.
The invoice must include the Date, Student’s Name, Tier, WBLE #, Completed Benchmark, and Payment amount.
*Sample invoice is in your packet

23. Deliverables and Associated Benchmark Payments
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Deliverables and Associated Benchmark Payments
TABLE 1 – Benchmark
No.
Benchmark
Amount 1.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier One
$980 2
WBLE Final Report – Tier One
$653 3.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Two
$1,960 4.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$1,306 5.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Three
$3,920 6.
$2,612

24. Deliverables and Associated Payment Benchmarks Continued
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Deliverables and Associated Payment Benchmarks Continued
Up to 4/ year/ student
TABLE 1 – Benchmark
No.
Benchmark
Amount
Total Payment for 1 WBLE/per student/per school year 1.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier One
$980
$1,633 2
WBLE Final Report – Tier One
$653 3.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Two
$1,960
$3,266 4.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$1,306 5.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Three
$3,920
$6,532 6.
$2,612

25. A Monthly Invoice Work-Based Learning Experiences Date Student’s Name
Tier
WBLE #
Completed Benchmark
Payment
3/30/18
Jenny Wellington 1 3
WBLE Plan and Agreement
$980
Donald Tavares
Final Report
$2,612
Stephanie Perry 2
$3,920
Shellie Pollyson 4
$1,306
Malcolm Jones
$1,960
Tony Waters
$653
Total $11,431

26. ? $6,532 Let’s Do the Math How could your district spend this money???
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Let’s Do the Math
Number of Current TPCA Students
Amount earned for a completed WBLE
Amount earned for maximum WBLEs
Earning Potential ? ?
$6,532
How could your district spend this money???

27. Interested? WBLE Application
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Interested? WBLE Application

28. General Transition Questions:
Your VR Employment Programs
Contacts
Carmen Dupoint
Pre-ETS, DJJ, Summer Youth Program, High School High Tech, Inclusive Postsecondary Education, Vendor Liaison
Kirk Hall
Supervisor
Jan Pearce
Supported and Customized Employment, Discovery, WIOA 511, Pre-ETS
Regina Rice
Project SEARCH, Self-Employment, Pre-ETS, Career Source, CAPE, Apprenticeships, Individual Placement and Support, Peer Specialist Program
Sheila Ward
Pre-ETS, Student Transition Activities Record (STAR), Self-Advocacy Training, Work-Based Learning Experiences for School Districts, VR/SD Liaison
General Transition Questions: