Streamline Prevocational Skills

Training and Transition Web Based Tool

RFW ConferenceApril 30, 2015Threshold Inc.

Patricia Fabian, MSJoan Posorske, MS

Threshold wanted to get Smart Boards

Why?◦ Increase the level of participation and interaction

in Prevoc Skills Training◦ Allow those with limited technology access to

learn to access/utilize ◦ People learn “best” through visual demonstration

and observation

Original Mission

We believe the ability to use/interface with technology will become a required work skill

◦ Filling out job applications◦ Clock in/out, fill out time card◦ Training modules◦ “Cash Registers”◦ Key codes/lock pads◦ Face Book (just kidding!)

Required Work Skills

Smart phones/technology are excellent work place supports for◦ Cues◦ Reminders◦ Video task references

Being seen in public as a “technology user” helps break down barriers and build connections through shared experiences with others

More Reasons

We went looking for Smart Boards We found those and Smart Tables We looked at VISIO (less costly than SB)

◦ There is a “used” market for this technology as well

Joan comes in and says “look at this” –◦ Conover System – utilizing iPads

Patricia says “Fan-tastic …can we:◦ “use it for School To Work, Prevoc, what about Day

Service – people who read and don’t read, ooooh what about Community Based Prevoc …..and and and…

Choices

Take the time to review each option Compare and contrast features Ask for/participate in live demonstration Compare value/cost Discuss how broadly can you utilize/implement

the technology How much time effort will be needed for staff

learning Long term costs to maintain/use

Throw the Net!

Introduction- Conover Online

Transition Planning

Work Place Readiness

Social/Emotional Learning

Life Skills

Four Components

Interest Indicator

Career Exploration and Assessment

Course of Study to Support Transition Goals

Career Information and Planning

Transition Planning ComponentMECA- System

Starts with an interest test- “Interest Indicator”◦ Assess individual career interests◦ Places users into areas of interest for hands on

learning through work samples

Contains audio option for non-readers Assessment provides 2 options

Full Interest Indicator TPS- (Transition Planning System) Abbreviated version for

CD/Autistic

Transition Planning Component MECA

Interest Indicator Assessment Sample

Interest Indicator Assessment Results

•Results assigns work samples

• Based on interests

MECA/Work Samples Work Samples are hands-on simulations of an actual

part of a job Each job task is analyzed and broken down into very

easy and understandable steps. Every step is presented through video clip with audio.

Takes 30- 40 minutes. Three levels- entry, mid and advanced job levels

Provides academic/basic skills assessments(math, communication, and problem solving skills related to the workplace

Establishes the link between interests and academic/basic skills

Targets only the key competencies necessary for successful performance in each career area

20-30 Minutes – 3 levels of learning

MECA/Learning Assessment Programs

Learning Assessment Sample

Provides occupational information and career planning activities for each occupation in the MECA system

Provides occupational information such as◦ Job requirements◦ Skills needed◦ Physical demands◦ Working conditions◦ Ways to get a job etc..

MECA/Career Planning

Career Planner Sample

Job Readiness Map◦Pre-assessment ◦Assessment and development of soft skills in the work place

Skill Enhancement assigned/soft skills

Work Place Readiness

Critical Core Skills Curriculum Getting Ready to Work Listening Effectively Demonstrate a Positive Attitude Maintaining a Safe Work

Environment Work Productively Work Cooperatively in Teams Communicate Clearly Follow Directions Demonstrate Integrity Apply Problem Solving

Strategies Think Critically Adapt to Change

Reinforcing CurriculumsWork Place Readiness Attitude Communication Planning and

Organizing Critical Thinking Interpersonal/Social

Skills Teamwork Professionalism Media Rules 

Personal Responsibility◦Self-Determination Skills

The Success Profiler◦Social/Emotional Learning

Social/Emotional Learning

Personal Responsibility Personal Responsibility Maps

◦ (Pre-Assessment) Profile Provided Skill enhancement assigned according to

results◦ 12 core skills related to self-determination skills in

setting and achieving academic and career goals

Supportive Environment

Problem Solving Self-management Resiliency Values Congruence

Achievement Drive Goal Setting Values Self-Efficacy Self Control Self Improvement

Sample Personality Map Profile

Success Profiler Designed to measure and individual’s

social/emotional intelligence and build upon them to achieve successful transition to work

Personal Skill-Map- ◦ Pre-assessment – Profile provided

Instructional enhancement units assigned (examples)◦ Commitment Ethics Self esteem ◦ Decision Making Time Management◦ Physical Wellness Stress Management

Assess then teaches functional health, life, literacy, math, safety, social, transportation and work skills

Pre and Post assessment to document skill gain Signs and Word Series

◦ Meaning and Function of signs How to Series

◦ Teaches how to do basic activities

Life Skills/Independent Living Skills

Functional Life SkillsFunctional Health Skills Functional Work SkillsFunctional Math SkillsFunctional Transportation Skills

Functional Literacy SkillsFunctional Social Skills

Functional Skills System

Getting Around Community- Crossing Street

How to Use Functional Skills System

Transition Planning

Social/Emotional Learning

Independent Living Skills

MECA Personality Responsibility

Success Profiler

Functional Skills System

Interest IndicatorFull/TPS

Work Samples

Learning Assessment Program

Career Planner

Two Assessments1. Personality

Responsibility Map Assessment /Student

2. Self Determination Survey/Parents or Care Givers

3. Result show self determination skills

1. 60 hours skills building activities assigned based on assessment results

2. Skills explained to achieve goals

Assessment to determine social/emotional intelligence

Skill Enhancement Activities for :

Change ,Leadership, Learning Sensitivity, Teamwork, Violence Prevention

Assess and teaches health, life, literacy , math, safety, social transportation and work skills

1.How to Series2.Signs and Words SeriesInstruction Review Test

Conover Online

App used to reinforce learning Socrative Teacher/Student App

◦ Develop quizzes, question polls, races◦ Instantly grade and provide graphs of results

Instant Sign App◦ Create signs for community word recognition

Vocabulary Spelling City ◦ Create teacher list for vocabulary

There’s An App For That-Free

◦YouTube Search topics

◦Slideshark Viewing and sharing powerpint

◦Doceri Interactive Whiteboard: Insert image , worksheet, powerpoint

There’s An App For That-Free

Technology right in the person’s hands We do not need to maintain or update the

system (just buy more iPads) Portable (wi fi) Content has been statistically

validated/tested for reliability Measures each person’s progress with

pre/post tests Each person’s assessments allow for

“customized use” of the system

Why we Chose Conover

Electronic Record keeping/simple reports People can work individually or as part of a

group Allows people of all abilities to utilize the

same system/information “Perfect Fit” with our:

◦ School to Work Transition service◦ Community Based Prevoc ◦ Prevoc Skills Training◦ Day Services – Functional Skills

Why

Training time for staff to learn to utilize system◦ Different for Prevoc than Day

Ongoing Costs◦ $5.00/unit

Creating “Packages”◦ Cost for X = $ based on service/outcomes and

goals of person

Challenges

Questions???