1. The Way to Work: Employment Preparation for Youth in Transition Richard Luecking, Ed.D. TransCen, Inc January 9, 2014

2. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 2 WORK IS GOOD!

3. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 3 # 1 Factor predicting post school career success: Work experience in secondary school

4. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 4 Other prominent predictors of seamless transition to adult employment: Interagency collaboration:  Schools  Vocational Rehabilitation  Community Rehabilitation Providers  Other state agencies promoting employment Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Mental and Behavioral Health Youth and Family participation/involvement in planning

5. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 5 Types of Work Experience Type Career exploration Job shadowing Work sampling Function Initial work exposure Work observation and exposure Job task sampling and exposure

6. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 6 Types of Work Experience Type Service learning Internships Apprenticeships Function Work responsibility and follow through Intensive career prep Specific Occupational skills 6

7. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 7 Types of Work Experience Type Paid work Part-time jobs Full-time jobs Related to course of study Adjunctive, e.g., after school, summer Function Build resume Continue to build skills I.D. workplace and career preferences Earn $$ 7

8. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 8 Planning for Work Experience Disability disclosure: to disclose or not to disclose? Positive Personal Profile Employer contacts 8

9. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 9 Guiding Principles of Planning All youth have unique talents Focus on talents and preferences, not deficits Youth should be empowered to take active role 9

10. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 10 Guiding Principles of Planning Give families opportunities to weigh in Use multiple methods to collect information about youth Support youth as necessary 10

11. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 11 What employers want Competent and convenient assistance with youth referrals Matching youth skills and interests to job tasks Support in training and monitoring youth Disability information (when youth disclose) 11

12. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 12 How to give it to them Informational interviews Professional and responsive contact Clarify employer expectations about training, coaching, etc. 12

13. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 13 How to give it to them Model positive interaction and support Seek feedback and adjust support accordingly UNDER-PROMISE AND OVER-DELIVER!! 13

14. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 14 Supporting students in the workplace Six steps to providing effective supports: 1. Clarify employer requirements 2. I.D. potential challenges and needs for support 3. Determine type, level, and amount of support 4. Develop individual support plan 5. Regular feed back to student 6. Evaluate and adjust support 14

15. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 15 Some Examples 15

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17. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 17 Kyndal at Sinai Hospital Loves to be with people Good interpersonal skills Has job in telecommunications department

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21. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 21 Collaborations for employment 21

22. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 22 Transition Partners and Collaborators Students and families Public School District Vocational Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Programs Ancillary Social Service Programs Employers

23. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 23 What does it take? Identifying points of success for all elements of the collaborators Flexible applications of governing regulations of collaborating systems

24. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 24 Collaborations: What do schools need? Special education law compliance Collaboration to begin joint service BEFORE school exit

25. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 25 Collaborations: What do funders need? Rehabilitation closures Employment goals met Bang for the buck!

26. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 26 Collaborations: What do adult agencies need? Advance referrals – well before school exit Opportunity to get to know youth before school exit

27. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 27 What do youth and families need? Opportunities for self-directed transition plans Individualized, person centered service Responsive support JOBS!!!

28. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 28 The Ideal Youth are jointly served by school system and adult employment agencies BEFORE school exit.

29. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 29 The Result: Seamless transition from students to employed adults

30. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 30 Work is Good! Work experiences throughout secondary education years (early and often!) Paid work in authentic workplace settings during the years of formal education is the strongest predictor of post-school employment success. Collaboration helps make it happen

31. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 31 Resource A practical guide, developed to help educators, transition specialists, and employment specialists facilitate individualized, person- centered work experiences and jobs for high school students and young adults with a wide range of disabilities. Available from TransCen, Inc. www.transcen.org www.transcen.org

32. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 32 Contact Information Richard Luecking, Ed.D. TransCen, Inc. rluecking@transcen.org

33. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 33 Questions? Comments?

34. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 34 Register for Upcoming Webinars February 3 Work Experience Expectations February 26 Experiences with Transition and Work March 18 Work Experience Site Development April 24 Working with Youth in the Justice System May 15 Using technology with youth for employment

35. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 35 Thank You

36. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 36 Education Credits CRCC Credit (pending) By January 19th participants must score 80% or better on a online Post Test and submit an online CRCC Request Form via the MyTACE Portal. My TACE Portal: TACEsoutheast.org/myportal

37. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 37 Southeast TACE Region IV Toll-free: (866) 518-7750 [voice/tty] Fax: (404) 541-9002 Web: TACEsoutheast.org MyTACE Portal: TACEsoutheast.org/myportal Email: tacesoutheast@law.syr.edu

38. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2014 38 Disclaimer This presentation was developed by the TACE Center: Region IV ©2013 with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the priority of Technical Assistance and Continuing Education Projects (TACE) – Grant #H264A080021. However, the contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of the RSA and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government [34 CFR 75.620 (b)].

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