Transition Education Indicators-booklet - Weebly Education Indicators Area: Adult Living These indicators focus on adult living skills. These are done occasionally such as registering

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INDEX

Area: Adult Living Housing Indicators

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Money Indicators 3 Health Indicators 5 Insurance Indicators 6

Area: Daily Living

Nutrition Indicators 7 Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators 9 Personal Safety Indicators 11 Social Skills Indicators 12 Setting Goals and Time Management Indicators 15

Area: Career Employment

Career Exploration Indicators 16 Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators 17 Post Secondary Education and/or Training Indicators 19

Area: Community Experiences/Responsible

Independent Citizens

Citizenship Indicators 20 Recreation and Leisure Indicators 23 Travel/Transportation Indicators 24 2005-06 Materials 25 REMC – Transition Materials 32

NOTE: Text/Reference is for the Transition Areas, not for Individual Indicators.

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Transition Education Indicators Area: Adult Living These indicators focus on adult living skills. These are done occasionally such as registering to vote, filing taxes, obtaining a driver’s license, renting or buying a home, accessing medical services, obtaining and filing for insurance, planning for retirement, accessing adult services such as MRS, Social Security, etc. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Math, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment

Strengths:

Date Housing Indicators Housing: Text/Reference

H.1

Have current information on four housing options, (apartments, home ownership, shared housing, foster care)

H.2 Have costs of three housing options with and without

utilities and security deposit.

H.3 List personal or family housing requirements, including

space, location and yard

H.4 Describe issues to consider when having a roommate.

H.5 List what to find out before renting an apartment or

home.

-Local newspapers -Local utility bills -Phone book A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 4-5-6 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 6, 8, 9 Things to Know About Housing – Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball

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Date Housing Indicators, Cont.

H.6 Have defined who, when, and where to call for all

utilities.

H.7 Demonstrate how to read a utility bill and how to handle

a complaint.

H.8 Describe ways to furnish an apartment with little money.

H.9 Compile a note book of basic repairs of a home/living

area, interior, exterior.

H.10 List tips on keeping an apartment or house clean.

H.11 List cost incurred and the advantages and disadvantages

of using a real estate agent.

H.12 List needed start-up household essentials to be purchased.

H.13 Name safety procedures to follow when using appliances

and tools.

Housing: Text/Reference, Cont. Things to Know About Personal Paperwork- Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-13-17 Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money – Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 1-2-3-4-5-10-11-16 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 4-12, 19-24, 31-37, Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 34-40 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 41-46

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Date Money Indicators Money: Text/Reference

M.1 Have investigated the many ways to pay bills (money

order, cash advance, checking, and credit).

M.2

Have kept track of personal spending for a 3month period as well as estimating the cost of family expenditures for student for three months (food, clothes, insurance, medical..)

M.3

Have investigated the costs of purchasing and maintaining a car (gas, repairs, insurance, registration, title transfer, and purchase amount including tax).

M.4 Describe a checking account and debit card.

M.5 Explain how to open and use a checking account or debit

card.

M.6 Explain the importance of keeping track of money in a

checking or savings account.

M.7 Identify issues to consider when choosing a bank.

M.8 Explain the information shown on a paycheck and check

stub.

M.9 Describe how to cash a paycheck and what identification

is required.

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 5-6-7 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills My Cash- The Little Cash Management Workbook, by Maureen Dolan Rosen Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 1 & 2 Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 2 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 4-12, 25-30, 61-66 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 26-31, 46-53 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 35-40 Money Smart 1 Videos - Part 1: How to Avoid Compulsive Shopping, Part 2: How to Avoid Being a Spendthrift, Part 3: How to Be a Savvy Shopper, Includes Teacher’s Guide REMC # 106445

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Date Money Indicators, Cont.

M.10 Explain why it is important to create and stay on a

budget.

M.11 Identify reasons why people save money.

M.12 Explain how to manage your money.

M.13 Explain what a person’s credit report is and how one is

obtained.

M.14 Describe what must be done to maintain a good credit

report.

M.15 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using credit

cards.

M.16 Explain why it is important to pay bills on time.

M.17 Explain what interest and minimum payment means in

relation to credit cards.

M.18 Identify resources for obtaining a loan.

Money: Text/Reference

Money Smart -2 Videos- Part 4: How to Avoid Blowing Your Budget, Part 5: How to Avoid Being Duped and Scammed, Part 6: How to be Safe While Shopping, Includes Teacher’s Guide, REMC #106426

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Date Health Indicators Health: Text/Reference

HL.1 Identify what doctors and specialists do.

HL.2 Describe how to choose a doctor.

HL.3 Explain the advantages of annual checkups.

HL.4 Describe how to read medication labels (including

warnings, drug interactions, expiration dates..).

HL.5 Describe different ways to renew prescriptions.

HL.6 Explain why health insurance is important.

HL.7 Take a course in first aid/CPR

LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections:Daily Living Skills & Personal Social Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 1, 6, 7 Things to Know About Medicine and Health - Life Skills Literacy, By Richard S. Kimball Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 11-12 Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 1-2-3

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Date Insurance Indicators Insurance: Text/Reference

IN.1 Compile a list of comparative car insurance quotes

IN.2 Compile a wallet size list of insurance information

(medical, dental, vision, auto)

IN.3 Define the different types of insurance, health, dental,

vision, auto, home, liability etc.

IN.4

Create a comparative list of personal cost for insurance benefits provided by an employer and purchased independently.

LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Section: Daily Living Skills Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 11-12 Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 10-11-17 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 16-17-22

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Area: Daily Living Indicators These indicators focus on living skills that are performed on a daily basis. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Adjustment, Foods, Culinary Arts,

Strengths:

Date Nutrition Indicators Nutrition: Text/Reference

N.1 Plan a weekly menu to use at home

N.2 Demonstrate basic food storage guidelines...Refrigeration

time guidelines.

N.3 Create a grocery list and shop for items on a prescribed

budget.

N.4 List basic recipe abbreviations and cooking terms.

N.5 Assist or independently prepare a meal.

N.6 Describe a healthful diet including caloric intake and

important nutrient requirements.

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 5-7-8 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 5 Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lesson 18 Things to Know About Medicine and Health - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lesson 5 Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 16-21

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Date Nutrition Indicators, Cont.

N.7 Demonstrate how to read package ingredient labels and

expiration dates.

N.8 List characteristics of perishable foods.

N.9 Identify the need for proper food storage.

N.10 Practice kitchen safety procedures.

N.11

Create a comparative shopping list for local stores and determine where to purchase the best products at the best prices.

N.12 Create a list of items that would be purchased on a

weekly basis to meet nutritional needs.

N.13

List supplements that should be taken daily to maintain good health (multi-vitamin, calcium....) and describe how each supplement assists in physical well-being.

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Date Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators Health and Personal Hygiene: Text/Reference

PH.1 Demonstrate necessary skills to maintain

clothing...mending, laundry, ironing..

PH.2 Identify personal body measurements and clothing sizes.

PH.3 Compile a list to create a home first aid kit.

PH.4 Identify the type of exercise that keeps you fit and helps

control personal stress levels.

PH.5 Explain how alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can be

harmful.

PH.6

List ways to keep your body clean (hand washing is considered the most important way to prevent the spread of infection).

PH.7 Describe how to avoid dangerous situations.

PH.8 Describe blood borne pathogen prevention.

PH.9 Describe physical and hormonal changes that take place

during adolescence and their emotional effects.

PH.10 Describe positive ways to deal with physical and

emotional changes.

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 8 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections: Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Drugo - Drug Education Game America’s Women’s Health Guide (pink pocket guide in school’s black box) America’s Men’s Health Guide (blue pocket guide in school’s black box) Card Decks for Independent Living Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 8 Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 3, 5, 6, 7 Things to Know About Medicine and Health - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 2-3 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 50-54 Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-9, 10-15 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 13-18

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Date Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators, Cont.

PH.11 Explain how adolescence relationships with their families

can change.

PH.12 Identify positive ways to reduce stress.

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Date Personal Safety Indicators Personal Safety: Text/Reference

Sf.1 Develop an emergency plan for home use (power outage,

severe storm, robbery, fire etc.)

Sf.2 Describe how to find help in an emergency

Sf.3

Identify ways to make your home a safer place (smoke detectors, proper electric safety, poison control, preventing falls, avoiding cuts..).

Sf.4 Identify ways to be safer outside the home (weather

safety, travel safety, car safety, water safety..).

Sf.5 Identify things to do to avoid personal assault.

Sf.6 List things you can do that can help avoid accidents.

Sf.7 Define identity theft.

Sf.8 List ways to protect against identity theft.

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 9 Passes Edge, By Donna R Weaver & David R. Barkholz. LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections:Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 8 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 22-24 Safety Smart-1Videos: Part 1 How to be Safe at Home, Part 2 How to be Safe as a Pedestrian, Part 3 How to be Safe Using Transportation, Videos, Teacher’s Guide and Activities, REMC #106429 Safety Smart -2, Videos: Part 4 How to Use Fire Department Resources, Part 5 How to Contact and Interact with Police, Part 6 How to Access Free Health Care, Part 7 How to Get Help from the Pharmacy, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities, REMC #106430

Sf.9 List ways to handle money safely.

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Date Social Skills Indicators Social Skills: Text/Reference

SS.1 List personal feelings.

SS.2 List body language that identifies how a person feels.

SS.3 Keep a journal of personal feelings and what was the

cause and effect of those feelings.

SS.4 Describe beliefs that are important to you.

SS.5 List the steps in wise decision making.

SS.6 Explain how people use their beliefs to make decisions.

SS.7 List the many meanings of the word “character” .

SS.8 List ten positive and ten negative character traits.

SS.9 List how to demonstrate 5 positive character traits at

school, at home and in the community.

SS.10

Describe the difference between universal and personal values (universal is something that we all agree on - be kind to animals: personal is something that we do not all agree on - love animals)

Steps to Self-Determination, By Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman Character Education, By Lori Wiley Building A Positive Self-Concept, By Majorie Jacobs, Blossom Turk, Elizabeth Horn LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Living Skills Personal-Social Skills Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight, Chapter 3, 6, 8, 10 Building Assets Together, by Jolene Roehlkepartain Card Decks for Independent Living The Struggle To Be Strong, Edited by Al Desetta and Sybil Wolin Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 19-25 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 9-13 People Smart 1 - Videos, Part 1: How to Meet People, Part 2: How to Turn an Acquaintance Into a Friend, Part 3: How to Deepen a Friendship, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities REMC #106431 People Smart 2 - Videos, Part 4: How to Mistake Friendliness for Friendship, Part 5: How to Avoid Getting Into Trouble with Strangers, Part 6: How to be Attractive to the Opposite Sex, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities, REMC #106432

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Social Skills Indicators, Cont.

SS.11 Describe self using adjectives, nouns, and verbs.

SS.12 List the effects of negative self-talk.

SS.13 List the effects of praise on one-self.

SS.14 List appropriate ways to respond to criticism and/or

rejection.

SS.15 List appropriate ways to express confidence in oneself.

SS.16 List influences on his/her character.

SS.17 List questions to ask yourself when choosing friends.

SS.18 Give examples of positive and negative peer pressure.

SS.19 Explain ways to tell the difference between positive and

negative peer pressure.

SS.20 Give examples of ways to resist negative peer pressure.

Social Skills: Text/Reference, Cont.

Date Smart 1 Videos Part 1 The Art of Saying “No”, Part 2 How to Practice Abstinence, Part 3 How to Protect Your Boundaries, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities Date Smart 2 Videos Part 4: How Girls Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble, Part 5: How Guys Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble Part 6: Understanding the Opposite Sex, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities, REMC #106434 Being With People 1 & 2 Videos (8 video set) REMC # 106436 &106437 Mind Your Manners Videos 5 part video program for Developmentally Disabled, with comprehensive Teacher’s Guide REMC #106438

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Date Social Skills Indicators, Cont.

SS.21 List body language clues that identifies when someone is

being an active listener.

SS.22 Describe active listening.

SS.23 List reasons why and how communication sometimes

fails.

SS.24 Practice verbal strategies for resolving interpersonal

conflict.

SS.25 Define respect and list how disrespectful behavior affects

the school, community, and home climate.

SS.26 Identify personal and property rights of others

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Date Setting Goals and Time Management

Indicators Setting Goals and Time Management:

Text/Reference

G/T.1 Describe how our priorities affect our goals.

G/T.2 Explain why having goals is important.

G/T.3 Identify goals that are specific and realistic.

G/T.4 Describe the difference between a short-term and a long-

term goal.

G/T.5 Write an action plan to meet a goal.

G/T.6 Create a daily schedule to manage your time.

G/T.7 Use a daily planner to record assignments and activities.

G/T.8 Explain ways to avoid wasting time when studying.

G/T.9 List ways to use time management skills and ways to

prioritize tasks to be a productive employee.

G/T.10 List ways to use time management skills and ways to

prioritize tasks to run a house hold.

Steps to Self-Determination, By Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman Character Education, By Lori Wiley, Part 5&6 Building A Positive Self-Concept, By Majorie Jacobs, Blossom Turk, Elizabeth Horn, Chapter 4 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight, Chapter 2&5 Self-Directed IEP Video- ChoiceMaker Instructional Series, Teacher’s Manual, 2 videos, Self-Directed IEP Student Workbook, REMC #106221 ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Videos- Taking Action, video, teacher’s lesson plans, student worksheets, REMC#106297

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Area: Career/Employment This area focuses on the development of a career pathway and related classes and training. It includes work related behaviors and seeking of actual employment. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Focus, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Freshman Connection, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment

Strengths:

Date Career Exploration Indicators Career Exploration: Text/Reference

CE.1 Describe the difference between a career and a job.

CE.2 Describe ways to learn about careers, required training,

employment availability and salary range.

CE.3 Take a career interest inventory and list top three career

choices.

CE.4 Complete an EDP and update it annually.

CE.5 List several needs that a job can meet (financial, social,

intellectual, ...)

CE.6 Make a list of skills, interests, and personal qualities that

would help you in certain careers.

CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Young Persons Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dev. By: JisPublishing Young Person’s Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job, ByMichael J Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. MacDonald Finding a Job is a Job, by Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy. Section 1,2,3 Job Power - Choose Your Career, By Jurg Oppliger Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 4-5 ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Videos- Choosing Employment Goals, video, teacher lesson plans, student worksheets, REMC #106299 Occupational Information Network – O*NET OnLine, http://online.onetcenter.org

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Date Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators Career/Work Skill Preparation:

Text/Reference

WS.1 List how to find a job (newspaper, Michigan Works,

employment agency, personal contacts....)

WS.2 List personal qualities employers require (timeliness,

honesty, integrity, self-motivated..)

WS.3 Describe the kinds of information found on a resume and

in a cover letter and create both.

WS.4 List the do’s and don’ts of resume writing.

WS.5 Describe who a proper reference would be for a job

application.

WS.6 Describe how to obtain permission to use an individual as

a reference and proper etiquette to thank the individual.

WS.7 Describe the importance of a good school transcript and

attendance records.

WS.8 Complete a "pocket portfolio” to aid in filling out

applications.

WS.9 Explain how to fill out and define the different sections

of a job application.

WS.10 List and define job benefits.

Local News Paper, Michigan Works, MRS, Phone Book A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Published by Independent Living Resources, Inc. Sections 2-3 Passes Edge, By Donna R Weaver & David R. Barkholz. (Also in REMC #106426) LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Young Person’s Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job, By Michael J Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. MacDonald Finding a Job is a Job, by Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy. Section 4,5,6,7 150 Ways to Keep Your Job, by Nancy Lobb Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 22-27, 41-45 Job Power - Master the Job Search, by Jurg Oppliger Job Power - Ace the Interview, by Jurg Oppliger Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILRinc, Section 5 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 44-49

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Date Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators, Cont.

WS.11 List examples of common questions asked at interviews

and ways to answer them.

WS.12 List the does and don’ts of interviewing.

WS.13 Practice interview skills in a mock situation.

WS.14 Describe how to dress for success.

WS.15 Explain ways to do well on the first day of work.

WS.16 List the types of information found in an employee

handbook.

WS.17 Identify ways problem solving skills are used in the

workplace.

WS.18 Complete a job safety course (PASSES EDGE).

WS.19 Describe what MIOSA does and employers legal

responsibilities to their employees.

WS.20 List 10 ways to gain an employer’s trust.

WS.21 Explain how to handle a job review.

WS.22 Describe how to ask for a promotion or raise.

Career/Work Skill Preparation: Text/Reference, Cont.

Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 32-38 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 14-19, 30-34 Job Smart - Video 1- How to Avoid Staying Unemployed, Video 2 - How to Avoid Irritating Your Co-Workers, Video 3 - How to Avoid Irritating Your Boss, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities REMC#106427 Job Smart - 2 Videos , Part 4 How to get a Promotion, Part 5, How to Avoid Getting Fired, Part 6, How to Avoid Getting Hurt, Includes Teacher’s Guide and Activities REMC #106428 First Job Survival Series Video sets 1- Preparing for the Workday, 2- Workplace Manners and Boundaries, 3- Learning and Doing the Job, 4- No Whining, No Excuses, 5- Integrity at Work, 6- The Interview. All are sets of 3 or more videos with Teacher’s Guides. REMC #106439 thru #106444

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Date Post Secondary Education and/or Training Indicators Post Secondary Education and/or Training:

Text/Reference

Ed.1 Identify what to consider in setting long-term career

goals that are specific and realistic.

Ed.2 Develop a career plan to meet long- term career goals

(EDP).

Ed.3 Research training opportunities in a/your chosen career

field.

Ed.4

Collect information on desired employment and career interest for adult life beyond college and/or post secondary vocational training.

Ed.5 Complete college four year preparation check list

(College Folder).

Ed.6 List information on continuing and adult education

opportunities.

Ed.7 List sources for continued educational/psychological

growth.

CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 4 Transition to Postsecondary Learning - 47 min Video, Discussion Guide, Self-Advocacy Handbook, Student book - REMC#106200

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Area: Community Experiences/Responsible Independent Citizens Indicators listed in this area prepare students to participate in community life as independently possible. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment, Government

Strengths:

Date Citizenship Indicators Citizenship: Text/Reference

C.1 Identify major responsibilities of citizens.

C.2 Identify the purpose of government

C.3 Identify the branches of government, their functions, and

one major official of each branch of government.

C.4 List the dates for primary and general elections and list

the different ways to register to vote.

C.5 List reasons why voting is important.

C.6 Describe ways to learn about political candidates.

C.7 List the different taxes an individual is required to pay.

C.8 List the reasons to have a social security card (when and

where is it required to present card).

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Published by Independent Living Resources, Inc. Sections 2 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Character Education, By Lori Wiley, Part 3&4 Building Assets Together, by Jolene Roehlkepartain What Are My Rights? By Thomas A. Jacobs Things to Know About Community Resources - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 1-2 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 55-60 “Blue Brochure” - Transition To Adult Services & Community Life, by Berrien County Transition Council

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Date Citizenship Indicators, Cont.

C.9 List why tax revenues are required by a society.

C.10 Describe a jury summons.

C.11 Explain what an individual is required to do if they

receive a jury summons.

C.12 Describe volunteer opportunities in the community and

why volunteerism is important to a society.

C.13 Locate sources of help in the telephone book.

C.14 Identify community resources such as library, post office,

county building, Secretary of State, ...

C.15 Explain how to find out which government agency deals

with a certain problem.

C.16 Give examples of services offered in the community

(food stamps, MRS, CMH...).

C.17 Identify how to obtain a state ID.

C.18 Describe how, when, where, and who registers for

Selective Service.

C.19 Identify basic rights when being questioned by law

enforcement officials.

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Date Citizenship Indicators, Cont.

C.20 Locate resources where one can acquire legal aid.

C.21 Identify actions to take when a crime has been witnessed.

C.22 List basic civil rights.

C.23 Identify the purpose of government.

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Date Recreation and Leisure Indicators Recreation and Leisure: Text/Reference

R/L.1 Locate sources of entertainment in the telephone book.

R/L.2 Locate maps in the telephone book.

R/L.3 List recreation and leisure activities that are related to

your career goals.

R/L.4 List activities appropriate to each season of the year.

R/L.5 List recreational facilities and equipment in your

community.

R/L.6 List ways in which recreation affects both your physical

and mental health.

R/L.7 Identify qualities of good sportsmanship.

R/L.8 Use internet resources to acquire maps to specific

locations.

Recreation and Leisure Guide (In BCISD Transition Manual, Phone book) CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills &Personal-Social Skills Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 4 Things to Know About Community Resources - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 21-22-23-24 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 39-45

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Date Travel/Transportation Indicators Travel/Transportation: Text/Reference

T/T.1 Identify city/county transportation options in the

community.

T/T.2 Explain how to obtain a driver’s license or permit.

T/T.3 Describe a responsible driver.

T/T.4 Describe general car maintenance (oil change, tire

rotation, changing anti-freeze...)

T/T.5 Identify pros and cons of purchasing a car.

T/T.6 Identify pros and cons of leasing a car.

T/T.7 Explain how to choose a car.

T/T.8 List all costs related to owning a car (insurance, repairs,

maintenance, gas.....)

LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 8 Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 4, 7 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 38-43 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-13, 46-53 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-8

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Card Decks for Independent Living Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com

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Career Exploration Inventory (CEI) 2nd Edition By: John Liptak, Ed.D. ©2001

Jist Publishing 8902 Otis Ave Indianapolis, IN 46216 800-648-JIST (5478) www.jist.com email: [email protected]


Character Education By: Lori Wiley


Drugo – Drug Education Game Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com

Employment Package – 150 Ways to Keep Your Job; Finding a Job is a Job; Young Persons Guide to Getting & Keeping a Good Job; Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job; Job Power Series: Master the Job Search, Ace the Interview, Choose Your Career

(see individual resources) Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com

Finding a Job is a Job By: Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy ©2002



Group Facilitator’s Package: Set of 5 Card Decks; IL Group Activities (Vol. I-IV); Building Assets Together; Drugo; CEI; Building a Positive Self-Concept


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Independent Living Group Activities Vol. I: Ten Activities Vol. II: Seven Activities Vol. III: Seven Activities Vol. IV: Seven Activities ©2000


Job Power – Ace the Interview By: Jurg Oppliger ©2002



Job Power – Choose Your Career By: Jurg Oppliger ©2002



Job Power – Master the Job Search By: Jurg Oppliger ©2002



Job Power Series – Ace the Interview, Choose Your Career, & Master the Job Search By: Jurg Oppliger ©2002



Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job Instructor By: Dixie Lee Wright ©2000



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Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job Student By: Dixie Lee Wright ©2000



LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach By: Donn E Brolin

The Council for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Rd Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201 888-CEC-SPED (232-7733) www.cec.sped.org

Life Skills Literacy Series: Things To Know About: Housing, Cars and Driving, Personal Paperwork, Community Resources, Medicine and Health, Spending and Saving Money



My Cash – The Little Cash Management Workbook By: Maureen Dolan Rosen ©2004


Passes Edge By: Donna R. Weaver & David R. Barkholz

Job Safety Basics, LLC P.O. Box 2032 Riverview, MI 48192

Pocket Guide to Independent Living –Leader/Teacher’s Guide By: Sheila Carter, M.Ed.


Pocket Guide to Independent Living – Student By: Sheila Carter, M.Ed.


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Poetry 4 Ya Mind! By: Lee H. White ©4/1/2000

Northwest media inc. 326 West 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 1-800-777-6636 www.northwestmedia.com


Putting It Together Dev. By: Independent Living Resources, Inc


Steps to Self-Determination: A Curriculum to Help Adolescents Learning to Achieve Their Goals By: Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman ©1996

Pro Ed Inc 8700 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78757-6897 1-800-897-3202 www.proedinc.com

Struggle to Be Strong By: Al Desetta & Wolin ©3/1/2000

Free Spirit Publishing 217 Fifth Avenue North, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1299 1-866-703-7322 www.freespirit.com


Things To Know About Cars and Driving By: Richard S. Kimball ©1998



Things To Know About Community Resources By: Richard S. Kimball ©2001



Things To Know About Housing By: Richard S. Kimball ©2000



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Things To Know About Medicine and Health By: Richard S. Kimball ©1999



Things To Know About Personal Paperwork By: Richard S. Kimball ©2000



Things To Know About Spending and Saving Money By: Richard S. Kimball ©1998



What Are My Rights? By: Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D. ©10/1/1999

Free Spirit Publishing 217 Fifth Avenue North, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1299 1-866-703-7322 www.freespirit.com


Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him? By: Kent P. Frandsen ©4/1/2003


Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her? By: Betty R. Frandsen ©3/1/2003


Young Person’s Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Data Minder By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald ©6/1/2000



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Young Person’s Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Instructor By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald ©6/1/2000



Young Person’s Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Student By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald ©6/1/2000



Young Persons Occupational Outlook Handbook Dev. By: Jist Publishing ©2003



Youth Package – My Cash, Struggle to Be Strong, Poetry 4 Ya Mind!, Pocket Guide for Independent Living, Build Your Own Roots & Records Book, Where’s Mom Now That I Need Her?, Where’s Dad Now That I Need Him?, What Are My Rights


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REMC – Transition Materials Available

AUDIO *No of Copies Name Target Group

1 A Guide to Helping Students Develop Their IEP & A Student’s Guide to the IEP This is an Audio Cassette from NICHCY

Secondary Special Ed One copy available Call Julie Longstreet to check it out.

VIDEO *No of Copies Name Target Group

1 At Your IEP Meeting 9 min Open Captioned Video 7-12 Special Ed REMC#106219

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Being with People 1 -4 videos and teacher’s guide Being with People 2 -4 videos and teacher’s guide Lessons include: Being with Friends, Being with a Date, Being with Housemates, and Being with Authority Figures, Acquaintances and Strangers

REMC #106436 REMC #106437 9-12+ Videos and Teacher’s Guides

1 ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Choosing Employment Goals This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. These lessons are designed to be used in its entirety or to be infused into existing areas teaching career development.

Grades 8-12 REMC #106299

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ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Choosing Personal Goals This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. The lessons are designed to help students reflect on their experiences, draw conclusions about themselves, and learn about community opportunities.

Grades 6-12 REMC#106298

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Cooperative Living Program: Cooperative living skills are broadly defined as the skills that facilitate living and getting along with others. Home of Your Own was extensively field-tested and proven effective in teaching people with developmental disabilities the social skills needed to share a room or apartment. 32 video scenarios of modeled solutions, along with discussion and role-playing activities will teach your students the social skills they need to successfully live with others.

9-12+ Developmentally Disabled REMC #106435 4 Videos and Teacher’s Guide

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Date Smart-1 uses a realistic approach to teach students how to support the choice for abstinence. Part-1 The Art of Saying “No” 20 min video, Part 2 How to Practice Abstinence, 37 min video, Part 3 How to Protect Your Boundaries 32 min video

Grades 9-12 REMC #106433 Videos, Teacher’s Guide and Activities

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Date Smart-2 teaches students how to control their emotions and avoid impulsive reactions to intimate situations. Part 4 How Girls Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble 45 min video, Part 5 How Guys Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble, 33 min video, Part 6 Understanding the Opposite Sex 22 min video.


1 of Each First Job Survival Skills Series No#1-6: No#1 Preparing for the Workday-3 videos No#2 Workplace Manners and Boundaries-3 videos No#3 Learning and Doing the Job -3 videos No#4 No Whining, No Excuses – 3 videos No#5 Integrity at Work – 3 videos No#6 The Interview – Getting Your Foot in the Door-3 videos

Grades 9-12 REMC #106439 REMC #106440 REMC #106441 REMC #106442 REMC #106443 REMC #106444 All are Video sets with Teacher’s Guides

2 Job Smart-1 teaches behaviors and basics of getting a job, getting along with co-workers and satisfying the boss. The Stanfield Comedy Players keep students laughing while they model incorrect and Job Smart behavior in classic life situations: Part 1 How to Avoid Staying Unemployed 30 min video, Part 2, How to Avoid Irritating Your Co-Workers 30 min video, Part 3, How to Avoid Irritating Your Boss 30 min video


2 Job Smart-2 teaches students “can do” work habits with humorous “how to” and “how not to” examples. It shows how to approach work with a level of enthusiasm that will gain respect and earn promotions. Also focuses on essential job safety skills. Part 4: How to get a Promotion 30 min video, Part 5: How to Avoid Getting Fired 30 min video, Part 6: How to Avoid Getting Hurt 30 min video


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1 Mind Your Manners In addition to learning the specific rules of the road for interacting appropriately with others, your students will also see that the essence of good manners is based on concern and thoughtfulness toward others. 5 part video program

Grade 9-12+ Developmentally Disabled REMC #106438 5 part video program with comprehensive teacher’s guide

2 Money Smart -1 focuses on careful budgeting, smart shopping and wise spending. Students learn the basics of stretching a dollar and using $ sense. Comparison shopping, looking for discounts and wise use of credit cards are emphasized. Part 1: How to Avoid Compulsive Shopping, 40 min video, Part 2: How to avoid Being a Spendthrift, 40 min video, Part 3: How to Be a Savvy Shopper, 40 min video

Grades 9-12 REMC #106445 Videos and Teacher’s Guide

2 Money Smart -2 teaches students how to keep their hard-earned dollars by avoiding the most common budget busters. They’ll also learn how to steer clear of scams and con artists, as well as how to plan ahead and allow for financial emergencies. Part 4: How to Avoid Blowing Your Budget, 40 min video, Part 5 How to Avoid Being Duped and Scammed, 40 min video, Part 6 How to be Safe While Shopping, 30 min video

Grades 9-12 REMC #106426 Videos and Teacher’s Guide

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Passes Edge Job Safety Program This material goes with the Passes Edge Safety Program. This set contains a notebook of overheads and the following videos: Safety Attitudes and Practices (Humorous Version), The Training, Proper Lifting: Why Take Risks, Personal Protection Equipment, Safety Orientation for High School Students

Grades 9-12 REMC #106450 Video and Overheads *Teacher’s Guide given out at m&m day training.

1 How to Study for Tests Three half hour video tapes by Judy W. Wood, Ph.D. on how to take notes, how to study for tests, and how to make home work easier

Grades: Upper Elementary & Middle School

1 The SAALE Model for Reaching The Hard To Teach Notebook by Judy W. Wood, Ph.D.

Grades: Middle & Secondary

2 People Smart-1 students will learn the 10 best ways to meet people, how to distinguish between an acquaintance and a real friend, and what to do to maintain a good relationship. Part -1 How to Meet People 30 min video, Part-2 How to Turn an Acquaintance Into a Friend 40 min video, Part-3 How to Deepen a Friendship


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People Smart -2 Helps students learn the difference between trust and gullibility and that niceness does not always mean goodness. This program focuses on teaching students who and when to trust, and how to recognize and deal with people who don’t care about their best interests. Part-4 How to Mistake Friendliness for Friendship, 60 min video, Part 5 How to Avoid Getting Into Trouble With Strangers, 30 min video, Part 6 How to be Attractive to the Opposite Sex, 60 min video


2 Safety Smart-1 teaches students Not Smart and Safety Smart ways to avoid life’s daily hazards and pitfalls – at home, on the job and on the streets. Part 1, How to be Safe at Home 30 min video, Part 2 How to be Safe as a Pedestrian 30 min video, Part 3 How to be Safe Using Transportation 30 min video


2 Safety Smart-2 Students learn to recognize what to do if an accident does occur: when it’s an emergency, what community agency to contact and how to explain their immediate situation to authorities. Also alerts students to the accessibility of free medical information. Part 4 How to Use Fire Department Resources 18 min video, Part 5 How to Contact and Interact with Police 20 min video, Part 6 How to Access Free Health Care 14 min video, Part 7 How to Get Help from the Pharmacy 14 min video


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ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Self-Directed IEP Teacher’s Manual, 2 videos both Open Captioned one 17 min, one 7 min Self-Directed IEP Student Workbook

Secondary Special Ed REMC #106221

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Best Practices: Student Involvement in the Transition Process 21:44 min Open Captioned, Video

Special Ed Teachers, Administrators, Parents Special Ed Students REMC#106220

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ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Taking Action This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. These lessons are designed to teach students to plan how they will attain their goals

Grades 6-12 REMC#106297

3 Transition to Postsecondary Learning – 47 min Video, Discussion Guide, Self-Advocacy Handbook, Student book

Secondary Special Ed One copy available Call Julie Longstreet to check it out

Documents

Transition Education Indicators-booklet - Weebly Education Indicators Area: Adult Living These indicators focus on adult living skills. These are done occasionally such as registering