now what? presentation by office of juvenile affairs (oja) and oklahoma department of rehabilitation...
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I’m home…
Now What?Presentation by Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) and
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Teenager on a couch
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Music video of ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams
What Makes You?
? Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Music Video) - YouTube.mht
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A place to live…
Dream home.
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A place nobody would want to live..
A slum home
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Food
Various entrees of food
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Family
Various families old-fashioned and modern
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Education
High School students in a classroom
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Job
Men and women at work or training
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Barriers to Employment
SLATE requests that all candidates attending the job fair bring their resume and two forms of government-issued identification.
Sign used to instruct applicants in applying for a job.
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Transportation
Photos of Cars
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Job Skills
Students in training settings
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Friends
Friends being happy together and tail gating
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Not Losing Hope
Pictures of rioting and social discord
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Mentoring
Pictures of mentors with youth
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COLLABORATION
Rescue operations to help those in need
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Office of Juvenile Affairs
We are pleased to inform you that one of your students is continuing their education program with us at the present time. The student’s plans are to enroll with you at the completion of their program here. Listed is the current schedule of classes. We are providing this information to make the transition to school and home a smooth one. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Student I. B. Good Grade 10th
Schedule
1. English II 2. Algebra 3. American History 4. Parenting 5. Art 6. Biology
Sample letter notifying school an OJA youth is returning to school in home
community.
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Fellow Educator,
My name is John Pugh and I am the Education Coordinator for the office of Juvenile Affairs. As a part of my duties, I work with students, parents and schools to provide all of our youth with an education. In assisting with this effort, I always have the health and safety of all students and staff in mind. I also have the important task of ensuring that some of our students are not denied their rights to an education or are treated differently due to a mistake that they made.
I have been pleased with the willingness of the districts to make the transition from our programs to the youth’s homes and school an easy one. I hope that the cooperation from your offices and mine continues.
If you are receiving this letter, you have one or more students from your district that are attending school in one of our programs. These students have plans to return to your school to continue their education. I can provide you with the student name and schedule they are presently enrolled. If you desire this information I will forward it to you upon your request.
If I can be of any assistance now or in the future please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me.
Yours in education
John Pugh
Sample letter notifying school of a youth released to return to school in
community.
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Checklist of Key Activities for Continued Transition
1. Beginning transition Talk to those familiar with youth’s educational needs(teachers, school administrators,
family members, and the youth) Review youth’s education records (grades, disciplinary reports, attendance records,
standardized test scores, special education reports and programs) 2. Make a placement recommendation
Identify an appropriate placement and what educational services and supports will be needed in that setting.
Initial placement decisions will ultimately impact upon a youth’ reintegration into school and or other community education settings, so make sure you understand the youth’s needs and educational goals.
3. Educational services Request education records from the home school as soon as possible Identify appropriate services for youth pending any record transfer delay. Conduct sight, sound and placement assessments. Align curriculum to home school to assure student is earing credits that will transfer back
to home district. Provide work that is on state academic standards appropriate for his or her age and grade
level.. Ensure monitoring for educational progress and credit attainment. Ensure that student takes all EOI test that they qualify to take. Decide if GED is best option for youth.
4. Release and Reintegration into the Community Identify, review and consider all possible educational options available when the youth is
released from the juvenile justice facility. Transfer the youth’s education records to requesting school as soon as possible Identify any special education issues and guide the family on how to address them Determine if there are other in-school services available to the youth that would help his
or her educational progress. Review the school district’s Code of Student Conduct with the youth to ensure that he or
she understands attendance requirements and what behaviors can lead to exclusions from school
Checklist of return to home needs for OJA youth in custody.
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Outreach Sites for OJA and DRS Partnership
Top right, clockwise, facility photos of COJC, SWOJC, Butler Skills and Cedar
Canyon Skills Development Center.
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How OJA and DRS are getting youth in custody ready for Transition:
-Returning to school and earning school credits.
-Individualized Education Plan Developed or On-going.
-Career Tech Orientation (First Aid, Food Handling, Robotics, Precision Machinery, Mechanical
-School to Work Participation
-Career Assessment and Exploration
-Contacts/tours with home school districts and local Career Techs.
-Interviewing, Job Readiness, and Independent Living Skill Building.
-Independent Living portfolio development.
Clockwise, pictures of yard work, class, customer service, and empty classroom.
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OJA Youth in Custody Transition Portfolio
Clockwise, L to R, sample drivers license, shot records, high school ID, recommendation letter, work key certificate, birth certificate, Social Security card, transcript.
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When released, Teaching youth in custody to take charge…
Clockwise, picture of high school, student getting driver’s license,
students on a tour, and counselor/student visit.
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What are you doing to help with transition?Is it ‘How can we help you?’ or ‘walk on by?’
L to R, pictures of welcoming and rejecting groups
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Picture of homeless teenagers sitting and walking.
What happens to youth there is no guidance or no support?
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I’m Home…
Now what?Picture of homeless teenager
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Contact information
John Pugh, Education Coordinator, Office of Juvenile Affairs
405-530-2800 Email: [email protected]
Michael Rolerat, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, DRS
918-549-0432 Email: [email protected]
Richard Yahola, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, DRS
580-235-7872 Email: [email protected] information