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Improving Career Outcomes for Students with Special Needs Attending our Four Technical Campuses

CFE Consultant for Special Populations In October, 2006 Oakland Schools conducted a community/district wide analysis of the issues and barriers for students with disabilities at our Technical Campuses. This root cause mapping process produced a complete assessment of the issues, while defining solutions. In response to our investigation, a CFE Consultant position for Special Populations was created to work with the staff and students at the four Technical Campuses. The district and campus response was positive, yet the work overwhelming, and in 2010 a second position was created. See attached job description.

Oakland Schools Partnership with Michigan Rehabilitation Also in response to our root cause mapping, on April 24, 2007 the Oakland Schools Board approved a reduction in workforce of our Career Focused Business Partnership staff due to inadequate program outcomes (low enrollment), alongside costs associated with this program. On August 14, 2008, the Board awarded contracts for four Vocational Coordinators through a Certified Loan Staff Agreement with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth-Rehabilitation Services. This cash-match agreement multiplies our funds by three, thus significantly increasing the amount of services our students receive through Michigan Rehabilitation Services. As of December, 2010, nine of the contractors resigned for full time district positions, with benefits, in spite of incentives and retention strategy of providing a multiple year contract and mileage stipend. In 2011, our school board approved a contract rate, comparable to Oakland Schools market rate for special education consultants with equivalent credentials, for two Vocational Coordinator contract positions, as opposed to the four positions. The contractors are assigned to two campuses each, with a mileage stipend, to accommodate the travel between multiple districts and campuses. See attached job description, and 2010-2011 year-end report. In spite of staff turnover being our biggest concern, our outcomes have exceeded our expectations and with substantial savings.

Transportation

Job Coaching

Oakland University Interns

Tutoring Guide

Service Learning Guide

CFE/SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT ROLE

1. Indirect Services to Students

Liaison between OSTC and LEAs (Barry: 20 Michelle 9)

Provide consultation for students with IEPs, enrolled at OSTC (800+)

Gather and interpret information for incoming students

Represent OSTC @ IEPs

Identify/order accommodations, equipment for OSTC students (within

Perkins categories)

Ensure OSTC has current student strategy information

‐ new form coming soon

2. Civil Rights

Response to 2009‐2010 Audit

Compliance:

Referral & Enrollment process (at OSTC)

IEP at‐a‐Glance (new)

3. Cash Match

ISD (CTC, LEA assessment & program options)

LEA’s

Certified loan staff

(Michelle provides supervision/oversight to 4 contract positions)

CTC – oversight + development of new sites

4. Perkins

Transportation‐ tracking/scheduling Accommodations‐ identification/ordering/dissemination

Job Coaches (pending)

5. Professional Development

Provide professional development (CTE/Special Education) and serve as

organizational liaison to OSTC staff & districts, OCTA, Counselor Cluster (Michelle as

Leader), MOSPA + Exec Board, Deans Meetings, OCTEA.

6. Meetings

Department Meetings

Vocational Coordinator Meetings: 1 per month

Cluster Meetings: 1 per month

OCTA: 1 per month

OCTA Board: 1 per month

Campus Meetings

District Contract Meetings

HS Network Group – Frequency TBD

TOPS: 3 times per year

MOSPA: 5 times per year

Alternative Ed: 5 x year

Learning today. Transforming tomorrow.

Implementing IEP Accommodations In The CTE Setting

Oakland Schools Compliance Support UnitFebruary 2012

IntroductionSpecial Education Compliance Consultants

Matt [email protected]

Cathy [email protected]

Page 2 of 20 February 2012

Accommodations Overview

• What is an Accommodation?– An accommodation is the use of any resource or technology that improves access to learning expectations, minimizing the impact the disability has on the student’s achievement in the curriculum.


Accommodations Overview (cont.)

• How is an IEP accommodation different from something that might be done for any student in aCTE setting?– As tiered systems of support, sometimes called Response to Intervention, are implemented across instructional settings, this line may become quite blurry. An important distinction to keep in mind is that any accommodation identified in an IEP must be used at every opportunity in the time or place it is indicated for.



• Effective accommodations allow students to: – access content and/or – demonstrate proficiency

• Through modalities that are either: – not impacted by the disability or – are of particular strength for the student

• Accommodations may apply to:– Instructional settings and/or– Local, state and national assessments



• Common IEP accommodation categories– Presentation

Large/electronic t/text, screen readers, amplification devices

– Response Oral responses, visual/graphic organizers, speech to text software

– Setting Reducing distractions or making special equipment available

– Timing and Scheduling Extended time, frequent breaks or adjusted scheduling and sequencing


Specific CTE Areas of FocusImplementing accommodations effectively in the CTE setting

• Highlighting 3 key concepts should help student receive benefit from their IEP:– Relevance

– Clarity

– Implementation


Specific CTE Areas of Focus (cont.)

• Relevance – Implement only those accommodations germane to the CTE setting.



• Clarity – It is important that there is shared understanding about the accommodation.

– What the accommodation is

– What it looks like when it is being used

– The intended result

If any of these areas lacks clarity there is an obligation to seek clarity so that the student can receive the benefit of the accommodation.



• Clarity (cont.) – On an IEP, an accommodation may be documented under:• special factors, supplementary aids and services or assessment participation

• In Oakland County, every student with an IEP attending a CTE program will have an IEP Summary that highlights key IEP information, including relevant accommodations.

– The intent of the accommodation



Implementation of accommodations is not optional • We must assure students are using and benefitting from the accommodations indicated in their IEP.

• This means assuring accommodations are:– Available in all appropriate settings

– Evaluated regularly relevant to their success and effectiveness

• Evidence of use and effectiveness is important.– Students should benefit from them

– Use in testing situations can be dependent on evidence

– Application in postsecondary settings can be dependent on evidence



Pay close attention to two common scenarios: Evidence a student might need and benefit from an accommodation that isn’t indicated in the IEP

A student’s self‐advocacy by bringing to your attention an accommodation they should be receiving but aren’t


Consistent Implementation of Accommodations Is Important

CTE is important for students – implementing IEP accommodations helps students benefit from these kinds of learning experiences.• Consider that students with IEPs are at increased risk of

– Dropping out of school and

– Not realizing post school outcomes equal to their peers

• CTE is effective in increasing graduation rates and successful post‐school outcomes for at risk students.


Consistent Implementation of Accommodations is Important (cont.)

Consider the following evidence• http://www.acteonline.org/uploadedFiles/Events/files/Issue_sheet_dropout.pdf

• http://www.dropoutprevention.org/effective‐strategies/career‐and‐technology‐education‐cte

• http://www.dropoutprevention.org/webcast/32‐cte‐key‐education‐reform‐preparing‐future‐workforce


Students Benefit From Accommodations

• Consider the following scenarios



Student with a visual impairment• Accommodations:

– enlarged print and computer access for testing/curriculum materials

• Outcome: – Earned all certificates offered in the Biotechnology &

Environmental Science program

– Graduated in June, 2011

– Now attending OCC, with plans for transferring to MSU


Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder• Accommodations:

– Extended time, over a 4 year period• Including 2 years of summer school prior to attending CTE as a full time student

• Outcomes:– Performed duties and completed culinary program w/ no additional accommodations

– Completed successful work experience without a paraprofessional




It’s the law –• Sec. 300.323 ‐When IEPs must be in effect.

(a) General. At the beginning of each school year, each public agency must have in effect, for each child with a disability within its jurisdiction, an IEP, as defined in Sec. 300.320.

(d) Accessibility of childʹs IEP to teachers and others. Each public agency must ensure that—

(1) The childʹs IEP is accessible to each regular education teacher, special education teacher, related services provider, and any other service provider who is responsible for its implementation; and

(2) Each teacher and provider described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section is informed of—

(i) His or her specific responsibilities related to implementing the childʹs IEP; and

(ii) The specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for the child in accordance with the IEP.


Support for CTE StaffOakland Schools has two consultants who assist with this at the four technical campuses.Michelle QuartonOakland Schools‐CFECFE Consultant‐Special Populations – North Campuses2111 Pontiac Lake RoadWaterford, Michigan [email protected]

Barry Wald Oakland Schools‐CFECFE Consultant‐Special Populations – South Campuses2111 Pontiac Lake RoadWaterford, Michigan [email protected]


Thank You!• Video/Audio from Barker


Oakland Schools Participant List RCM Training on August 16-17, 2006

First Name Last Name Role/Title Organization Phone EmailBonnie Crowson Dean Oakland Schools Southeast Campus X4045Richard Mays Parent Oakland Schools Southeast CampusAndrew Mays Student Oakland Schools Southeast CampusJoanne Jamrog CFBP Oakland Schools Southeast Campus X4301Marla Canvasser Instructor Oakland Schools Southeast Campus X4181Berry Sherk Instructor Oakland Schools Southeast Campus X4368Eileen Holzman Counselor Oakland Schools Southeast Campus X4207Mary Kaye Aukee Director Oakland Schools X2154Karen Winters Consultant Oakland Schools X2565Gary Farina Dean Oakland Schools SWC X5610Nancy Thelen Counselor Oakland Schools SWC X5607Rachel McGill CFBP Oakland Schools SWC X5686Denise Maser Instructor Oakland Schools SWC X5629Locklear Chuck Dean Oakland Schools NWC X5820Randy Maddock Counselor Oakland Schools NWC X5803Verna Carthane CFBP Oakland Schools NWC X5829Ann Rabish Counselor Oakland Schools NWC X5802Tom Neal Instructor Oakland Schools NWC X5833Dana Mermell Instructor Oakland Schools NEC X2709Margaret Kelly CFBP Oakland Schools NEC X2730Scott Harris Dean Oakland Schools NEC X2701Norma Hyduk Instructor Oakland Schools NEC X2766Alecia Klein Instructor Oakland Schools NEC X2775Walter Fields Student Oakland Schools NECAndrea Tolle Regional Director Michigan Rehabilitation Services 248-706-2600 [email protected] Lord Manager Michigan Rehabilitation ServicesTheresa Thorne Manager Michigan Rehabilitation ServicesBarry Wald Transition Coordinator Berkley School District 248-837-8176 [email protected] Turner Transition Coordinator Rochester Community Schools 248-726-3049 [email protected] Kelley Transition Coordinator Hazel Park School District 248-544-5293 [email protected] Huyberts Transition Coordinator The Lamphere Schools 248-589-3155 [email protected] Harmala Special Education Director Farmington Public School District 248-489-3388 [email protected] Hilberath Transition Consultant Farmington Public Schools 248-426-1026 [email protected] Quarton Regional Consultant Oakland Schools 248-209-2525 [email protected] Schmidt Transition Coordinator Oakland Schools 248-209-2504 [email protected] Janeczko Supervisor Waterford School District 248-682-3242 [email protected]

Oakland Schools Participant List RCM Training on August 16-17, 2006

Stan Pikos Transition Coordinator Royal Oak School DistrictDan Spear Transition Coordinator Ferndale Public Schools 248-586-8648 [email protected] Paris Oakland SchoolsKathy Golinski Oakland SchoolsJulie Olko Oakland SchoolsSally Brannon Oakland SchoolsJacque Jimenez-Price Oakland SchoolsDeb Campbell Oakland SchoolsLarry Thomas Oakland SchoolsLarry Magliocca Ohio State UniversityKaren Sanders Ohio State UniversityJoyce Beasley MDE/SIGPriscilla Burch MDE/SIGLori Garza MDE/SIGDenise Powell MDE/SIGDee Robbins MDE/SIGDavid Smith MDE/SIGArthur Wright MDE/SIGZoe Starkweather MDE/SIGIrma Hamilton MDE/SIG

Michelle QuartonCFEProject Category District Entry Date Description Total Time

Career Development 175.60

Consultation AvondaleLake Orion OxfordPontiacRochester

03/29/2011 Provided OSTC information to families attending the NE March Into Transition.

2.00

Consultation Avondale 10/19/2010 Coordinated transportation between STW Coordinator/Student/HS for work based learning opportunity.

0.50

Consultation Avondale 10/27/2010 Meeting wtih BMMT instructor regarding struggling student (with an IEP)

0.25

Consultation Avondale 11/04/2010 Meeting with District caseload teacher regarding struggling student and recommended strategies.

1.00

Consultation Avondale 11/10/2010 Consult with EET Instructor, Campus Counselor and follow up with HS re: at risk for dropping out/low

0.50

Consultation Avondale 02/01/2011 with instructor regarding NE BMMT student struggling. Follow up with HS Teacher Consultant and pare

0.50

Consultation Avondale 03/15/2011 Consult with parent of Health Science student with an IEP @ NE regarding summer + 2nd year opportun

1.00

Consultation Avondale 03/29/2011 Met with Transition Coordinator regarding struggling BMMT student. Student is transferring to Healt

0.50

Consultation Avondale 04/06/2011 Follow up with MRS re: Health Science Student referral 0.25

Consultation BerkleySoutheast Campus

08/30/2010 Enrollment review for accomodations 2.00

Consultation Birmingham 05/26/2011 Consult with School Principal and Parent regarding 2011-2012 OSTC planning for student (with an IEP)

1.00

Consultation BrandonClarkstonHollyLake Orion WaterfordNorthwest Campus

01/03/2011 Met with ELA Instructor and provided ear plugs for at risk students, who are distracted by the activ

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 09/20/2010 Consult with Special Ed Supervisor re: ELL student and interpreter needs

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 10/04/2010 Follow up with Special Education Supervisor re: ELL student and interpreter needs and process for ob

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 10/22/2010 District staff meeting re: OSTC cluster and academic options and Personal Curriculum (with Kristine

2.00

Consultation Clarkston 11/04/2010 Consult with district counselors and teacher consultants re: personal curriculum

2.00

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 1 of 13

Person by Project Date Range: 7/1/2010 to 6/1/2011


Consultation Clarkston 11/16/2010 Phone consult with school psychologist regarding options for student with an IEP

0.25

Consultation Clarkston 11/29/2010 Consult with OSTC Counselor and District staff re: student's behaviors and options available.

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 12/08/2010 Consultation with HS Transition Coordinator and Post HS student re: OSTC options + follow Up with MR

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 12/08/2010 Consultation with Special Education Director re options for struggling senior needing credit recover

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 12/15/2010 Consult with School Psychologist regarding accomodations for bio tech student with an IEP

0.25

Consultation Clarkston 12/15/2010 Consult with Teacher Consultant re: student failing ELA 0.25

Consultation Clarkston 12/16/2010 Participated in student IEP Meeting. 1.00

Consultation Clarkston 01/25/2011 Consult with MRS worker regarding referral 0.25

Consultation Clarkston 01/28/2011 Phone consult with parent regarding options/resources for complex student with IEP.

0.50

Consultation Clarkston 01/31/2011 Participated in IEP for NW BMMT student 1.50

Consultation Clarkston 03/01/2011 with Teacher Consultant regarding options for student with IEP 0.50

Consultation Clarkston 03/03/2011 Consult with Instructor and District staff regarding student with extreme attendance issues.

1.00

Consultation Clarkston 03/18/2011 Participated in student's IEP 1.50

Consultation Clarkston 03/18/2011 Follow up for Bio Tech student's Accomodations with Instructors 0.25

Consultation Clarkston 05/10/2011 Meeting with instructor to plan for homebound work for student going on medical leave.

0.25

Consultation Hazel Park 08/12/2010 Parent inquiring about CTE options for son, entering 9th grade w/ 3rd grade reading level

0.50

Consultation Hazel Park 03/14/2011 Phone consult with parent regarding options for 21 year old son attending Jardon.

1.00

Consultation HollyNortheast Campus

10/01/2010 Accomodations + strategies for WBL/MRS 0.25

Consultation Holly 09/10/2010 Consult with counselor & follow up with BMMT instructor re: accomodations for BMMT student with IEP

0.50

Consultation Holly 10/05/2010 Consult with Holly Teacher Consultant re: 2 culinary students, with IEPs who are struggling

0.50

Consultation Holly 10/29/2010 Follow up with Teacher Consultant regarding progress for student with IEP

0.25

Consultation Holly 11/11/2010 Follow up with district and MRS regarding student (with many absences) in Transportation cluster. S

0.50

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 2 of 13



Consultation Holly 01/24/2011 Consult with Teacher Consultant regarding Plato and accomodations for a student (with an IEP)

0.50

Consultation Holly 02/04/2011 Consult with Teacher Consultant re: options for returning BMMT student (with IEP)

1.00

Consultation Holly 03/29/2011 Meeting with Special Education Direcotr andTeacher Consultant for OSTC accomodation Clarification.

1.00

Consultation Holly 05/19/2011 Meeting with Teacher Consultant regarding student with IEP's enrollment for 2011 school year.

0.50

Consultation Lake Orion 09/29/2010 Consult with District staff to plan for alternatives for Biotech student, who has had limited expos

0.50

Consultation Lake Orion 09/30/2010 Consultation with transition coordinator regarding struggling cosmetology student. Provided Mp3 pla

1.00

Consultation Lake Orion 10/22/2010 Consult with instructor regarding struggling student (with an IEP) 0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 11/11/2010 Consult with Transition Coordinator re: accomodations clarification for student.

0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 11/11/2010 Consult with Transition Coordinator re: accomodations clarification for OSTC student.

0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 11/11/2010 Consult with Transition Coordinator re: accomodation (book on tape) for Cosmetology student.

0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 01/26/2011 Phone consult with teacher consultant regarding homeless student 0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 03/18/2011 with Transition Coordinator/instructor regarding 5th year options for student with IEP.

0.25

Consultation Lake Orion 05/09/2011 Consult with Teacher Consultant regarding medication resources for diabetic student (without insulin

0.50

Consultation Lake Orion 05/16/2011 Transportation arrangements for student interview. 0.25

Consultation MDE 04/11/2011 Agency call re: 5th year seniors, course options, Personal Curriculum, and Diploma vs Certificate of

0.50

Consultation Oak Park 03/29/2011 Phone consult with parent + follow up with district regarding options for struggling student.

0.50

Consultation Other (State, County, Civic Org.) 09/20/2010 Assisted supports coordinator in access to process for requesting district transportation for studen

0.25

Consultation Oxford 03/07/2011 with Counselor (NE) and follow up with Oxford Transition Coordinator, J Dicicco regard 3 trimester s

0.50

Consultation Oxford 03/14/2011 Provided overview of OSTC Clusters, along with culinary materials for independent study for senior s

1.00

Consultation Oxford 03/15/2011 Consult meeting with Oxford Teacher, and review of Culinary curriculum.

1.50

Consultation Pontiac 09/23/2010 Consult with district caseload teacher, special education director, Culinary instructor regarding st

1.00

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 3 of 13



Consultation Pontiac 09/27/2010 Follow up consult with district & instructor re: struggling culinary student with complex needs

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 09/29/2010 Developed plan with District TC regarding senior culinary student needing significant credit recover

1.00

Consultation Pontiac 09/30/2010 Tracking down IEP from district for Health Science student. 0.50

Consultation Pontiac 10/11/2010 Consult with District staff re: struggling in 4th year math (Plato) and possible options.

0.50

Consultation Pontiac 10/14/2010 Consult with MRS worker re: tutoring assistance for struggling student

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 10/29/2010 Consult meeting with Special Education Director regarding cash match program options

1.50

Consultation Pontiac 11/04/2010 Consult with Transition Coordinator regarding student with excessive absences/tardys -who is also in

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 11/10/2010 Consult with Cosmetology Instructor re: accomodations for student preparing for state boards. Follo

0.50

Consultation Pontiac 11/18/2010 Consult with District Counselor re: student's academic struggles and available options.

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 12/13/2010 Consult with OSTC Counselor re: 2 potential students (with IEPs) for 2011 school year.

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 02/01/2011 with NE BMMT instructor re: student with IEP & attendance issue.Follow up with HS Counselor and Tr

1.00

Consultation Pontiac 02/07/2011 Follow up regarding accomodations 0.50

Consultation Pontiac 02/10/2011 Provided tour to 3 Pontiac students (with IEPs) and the Transition coordinator

2.00

Consultation Pontiac 02/15/2011 Meeting with Counselor re: struggling student 0.50

Consultation Pontiac 02/28/2011 Participated in student's IEP 1.50

Consultation Pontiac 04/01/2011 Provided information for homeless students to both BMMT instructor + family (via email).

0.05

Consultation Pontiac 04/11/2011 Phone consult with parent re: options for her son (with IEP) failing academics.

0.50

Consultation Pontiac 04/18/2011 Follow up consult with district staff BMMT student with behavioral issues.

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 05/11/2011 Discussion with instructor regarding homeless student. 0.25

Consultation Pontiac Academy 09/09/2010 Consultation with PAE re: AM & PM students/transportation issues 0.50

Consultation Pontiac Academy 02/01/2011 with instructor regarding struggling NE BMMT student with IEP.Follow up with School Counselor + MR

0.50

Consultation Pontiac Academy 03/04/2011 Met with Health Science instructor re a student who is afailing.Scheduled meeting with PAE.

0.25

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 4 of 13



Consultation Pontiac Academy 03/30/2011 Meeting with PAE Counselor to review student's (with IEPs) for 2011 planning.

1.50

Consultation Pontiac Academy 03/31/2011 Meeting with School Principal & school counselor re: Health Science student;s failing grades and th

1.00

Consultation Pontiac Academy 05/13/2011 Consult with PAE Counselor and OSTC Counselor regarding incarcerated student at risk of loosing cred

1.00

Consultation Rochester 09/13/2010 Meeting with Transition Coordinator regarding complex student' needs.

0.50

Consultation Rochester 09/29/2010 Consult with district transition coordinator and school to work coordinator re: possible November si

0.50

Consultation Rochester 10/07/2010 Phone consult with Transition Coordinator re: struggling student 0.25

Consultation Rochester 10/15/2010 Accomodations for student struggling with 4th math 0.50

Consultation Rochester 10/19/2010 Arrangements for student to participate in job shadowing at SAMS Club

0.50

Consultation Rochester 10/26/2010 Meeting regarding struggling /failing student (in Foster Care). 0.50

Consultation Rochester 10/27/2010 Consult regarding student (with IEP) struggling with 4th math. 0.50

Consultation Rochester 11/09/2010 Consult with district staff regarding struggling physic's student and proposed strategies/accomodati

0.50

Consultation Rochester 12/14/2010 Consult with District Team regarding accomodations for student with severe language based learning d

0.50

Consultation Rochester 12/16/2010 Consult meeting with district staff for OSTC student with IEP 1.00

Consultation Rochester 01/13/2011 Follow up with Construction student with an IEP regarding classroom coping strategies

0.25

Consultation Rochester 01/24/2011 Review of stduent's positive intervention plan with school social worker.

0.50

Consultation Rochester 01/24/2011 Consult with Teacher Consultant re: student schedule and credits needed to graduate.

0.50

Consultation Rochester 01/24/2011 Phone consult with Principal regarding student returning 2nd semester with behavioral contract.

0.25

Consultation Rochester 01/25/2011 Phone consult with parent of student with behavioral contract. 0.25

Consultation Rochester 01/28/2011 Phone consult with parent of returning student with behavioral contract.

0.25

Consultation Rochester 02/14/2011 with BMMT student with IEP regarding work/study/follow through strategies

0.50

Consultation Rochester 03/07/2011 Follow up report re: EET student with an IEP 0.25

Consultation Rochester 03/18/2011 with Rochester HS Counselor, NE BMMT instructors and parent to develop a homebound/safe plan for stu

1.00

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 5 of 13



Consultation Rochester 04/26/2011 Consult with district staff re: options for 5th year seniors 0.50

Consultation Rochester 05/26/2011 Attended planning meeting with parent/instructor for 2011 school year for student with IEP.

1.00

Consultation Royal Oak 08/04/2010 Met with Special Ed Director to discuss Cash Match Opportunities 1.00

Consultation Royal Oak 11/11/2010 Consult with RO High School regarding options for 13th year Cos student.

0.25

Consultation South Lyon 11/15/2010 Phone consult with parent regarding options for his son, dx with LD, who is struggling/failing 9th g

1.00

Consultation Troy 09/20/2010 Consult with Cosmetology Instructor, followed by parent phone consult, followed by phone conference

1.50

Consultation Troy 09/21/2010 Consult with district re new student with complex mental health/attendance issues re: enrollment an

1.00

Consultation Troy 10/18/2010 Consult with parent and HS regarding transportation for cosmetology student

0.50

Consultation Unknown District 10/12/2010 Parenng exploring post high options for daughter. Would like to attend OSTC. Refered back to distr

0.50

Consultation Waterford 09/20/2010 Student transferring from Walled Lake to Waterford. Consult with district & parents re: possible ce

0.50

Consultation Waterford 11/04/2010 Consult with Transition Coordinator regarding 2 students failing academic pull out classes plus thei

0.50

Consultation Waterford 11/12/2010 Consult with District staff re: student failing Algebra II and proposed options/accomodations.

0.25

Direct Student Services AvondaleBrandonClarkstonHollyHuron Valley OxfordWaterford

03/10/2011 Provided OSTC information to families attending the NW March Into Transition.

2.00

Direct Student Services Avondale 09/16/2010 Meeting with BMMT student, parent and instructor regarding student's accomodations and support servi

1.00

Direct Student Services Avondale 02/01/2011 Consult with Avondale HS Counselor re: student performance, and need for additional support for stru

0.50

Direct Student Services Avondale 03/08/2011 Referred Health Science student to MRS 0.50

Direct Student Services Avondale 04/22/2011 Student (with an IEP) referral to OCC's summer program. 0.50

Direct Student Services Avondale 04/28/2011 Meeting with parent, student and instructor to discuss program options for 2011 school year.

1.00

Direct Student Services Berkley 09/14/2010 Met with Cosmetology student for 504 plan review and coordination of transportation with district.

1.00

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 6 of 13



Direct Student Services BrandonNorthwest Campus

10/12/2010 Accomodations for student in VI 0.30

Direct Student Services Clarkston 07/29/2010 Meeting with student and MRS staff regarding options for the 2011 school year

0.25

Direct Student Services Clarkston 09/10/2010 Met with student wanting to switch from culinary to Health Science Cluster; spoke with mother plus i

1.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 09/15/2010 Meeting with Bio Tech Student and her IEP Team for review of Accomodations and support services

1.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 09/29/2010 Consult with District Teacher Consultant + student parapro regarding transportation/ELA student need

0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 09/29/2010 Meeting with returning biotech student needing adjustments to accomodations

0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 09/29/2010 Arranged for a wheelchair for Bio Tech student with severe pain due to medical complications.

0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 11/10/2010 Participated in IEP. Followed up with MRS for services. 1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 11/10/2010 Participated in student's IEP 1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 11/11/2010 Met with student and provided her specialized key board 0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 11/17/2010 Participated in student IEP 2.00


Direct Student Services Clarkston 12/01/2010 Meeting with potential employer & school to career coordinator 1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 12/08/2010 Meeting with struggling student (with IEP) regarding cluster work + ELA. Provided accomodations/str

0.50


Direct Student Services Clarkston 01/31/2011 Attended IEP for NW BMMT students, who is also enrolled in 12 grade ELA & struggling.

1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 02/04/2011 Participated in IEP for NW Health Science student 1.50


Direct Student Services Clarkston 02/14/2011 Meeting with student re: accomodations 0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 02/28/2011 Participated in a Bio Technology student's IEP 1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 02/28/2011 Participated in a BMMT student's IEP. 1.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 03/16/2011 Meeting with student and district team regarding accomodations 2.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 03/21/2011 Attended IEP for NW Campus VImaging student 1.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 03/30/2011 Student observation in classroom and follow up with instructor and school staff relative enrollment

1.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 04/01/2011 Meeting with instructor re: returning student. 0.50

2/20/2012 10:27 AM Person View 7 of 13



Direct Student Services Clarkston 04/01/2011 Met with student re: in school suspension. 0.50

Direct Student Services Clarkston 05/10/2011 Met with parents & talked with culinary instructor regarding fall class and accomodations. Also talk

1.00

Direct Student Services Clarkston 05/20/2011 Attended IEP meeting with student and arranged for homebound work during his surgery recouperation.

1.50

Direct Student Services Holly 09/29/2010 Met with struggling culinary student who is highly motivated.Reviewed with instructors student str

0.50

Direct Student Services Holly 12/15/2010 Accomodation assistance to BMMT student (NW) 1.00


Direct Student Services Holly 01/12/2011 Worked with BMMT student on accomodations for taking certification tests.

1.00


Direct Student Services Holly 01/24/2011 Accomodations/assistance to NW BMMT student 1.00

Direct Student Services Holly 02/16/2011 Accomodations/assistance to struggling NW BMMT student. 1.00

Direct Student Services Holly 02/17/2011 Accomodations/assistance to struggling NW BMMT student 1.00

Direct Student Services Holly 03/02/2011 Assistance/accomodations for struggling NW Campus BMMT student.

1.50

Direct Student Services Holly 03/03/2011 Assistance/accomodations for struggling NW campus BMMT student.

1.00

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 10/26/2010 Meeting with struggling student; provided resources & strategies. 0.50

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 11/08/2010 Consult with student for identification of accomodations to assist with 4th math. Follow up with HS

1.00

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 11/12/2010 Attended IEP for struggling culinary student. Developed strategies for HS & home to assist him with

2.00

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 03/16/2011 Meeting with Student & instructor regarding mental health status/homelessness + follow up with home

0.50

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 05/09/2011 Phone conference with homeless student and Step Forward staff regarding eligibility for program.

0.50

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 05/19/2011 Meeting with Common Ground and homeless student regarding placement in their step forward program.

2.00

Direct Student Services Lake Orion 05/19/2011 Meeting with student who has numerous medical issues and no health insurance. Provided MI-Child app

0.50

Direct Student Services Oxford 09/27/2010 Meeting + resources for culinary student, at risk for dropping out. 0.50

Direct Student Services Oxford 10/04/2010 Participated in IEP for Culinary student 1.00

Direct Student Services Oxford 01/26/2011 Met with student who reports medical, mental health and transportation issues. Followed up with Sch

0.50

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Direct Student Services Oxford 04/12/2011 Meeting with culinary student regarding post high plans and available support services.

0.25

Direct Student Services Pontiac 09/14/2010 Met with young mom/culinary student needing community resources. Followed up with Teen Health Cente

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 09/14/2010 Met with culinary student needing accomodations; followed up with district to give them additional r

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 09/20/2010 Met with pregnant teen/culinary student and provided resources; forwarded resources to HS Social Wor

0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 09/28/2010 Meeting with student who reports extreme tiredness; rethinking culinary as a career. Followed up wi

0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 10/11/2010 Meeting with struggling Health Science student 0.25

Direct Student Services Pontiac 10/14/2010 Met with student to provide tutoring resources 0.25

Direct Student Services Pontiac 10/19/2010 Arrangements for student to participate in job shadowing at SAMS Club

0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 12/01/2010 Meeting with student, teacher consultant, special education director re: OSTC options for 2011 schoo

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 12/15/2010 Tour of Maintenance Cluster to Pontiac Student (with IEP) and Transition Coordinator

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 01/10/2011 Provided campus tour to 3 students (with IEPs) and their Teacher Consultant.

0.25

Direct Student Services Pontiac 01/12/2011 Provided tour and discussion to 2 PHS students, with IEPs, enrolling for 2nd semester construction c

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 02/01/2011 Referred 2 students to MRS. Phone consult with HS re: student's performance and attendance. Schedule

0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 02/10/2011 Accomodations/assistance to NW BMMT student 1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 03/04/2011 With student + MRS regarding MRS options . 0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 03/23/2011 Participated in student's IEP meeting. 1.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/09/2011 Met with student and teacher consultant to determine accomodations for 2011-2012 school year.

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/12/2011 Meeting with struggling student 0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/12/2011 Meeting with struggling student 0.25

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/13/2011 Meeting with homeless student and provided information about homeless supports and summer school app

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/16/2011 Met with student and submitted referall for homeless program. 0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac 05/27/2011 Meeting with student regarding student visa/work visa + follow up with legal aid for this student.

1.00

Direct Student Services Pontiac Academy 09/28/2010 Participated in student's IEP 1.00

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Direct Student Services Pontiac Academy 01/12/2011 Met with student to discuss 2nd semester options 0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac Academy 02/01/2011 Consult with BMMT Instructor, and subsquent phone consult with Pontiac Academy re: struggling BMMT s

0.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac Academy 03/30/2011 Participated in BMMT student's IEP 1.50

Direct Student Services Pontiac Academy 04/12/2011 Phone consult with PAE Counselor, and meeting with struggling Health Science student.Follow up ema

1.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 09/28/2010 Accomodations for 13th year BMMT student 0.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 09/28/2010 Consult with instructor and district re: BMMT student with IEP with retention/problem solving defici

0.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 10/05/2010 Attended district meeting for struggling VI student. 1.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 01/12/2011 Met with student to discuss 2nd semester cluster options. 0.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 01/12/2011 Met with Health Science instructor in preparation for upcoming IEP meeting

0.25

Direct Student Services Rochester 01/13/2011 Attended IEP for struggling Culinary student. Referral to MRS.Student failing Government + Algebr

1.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 01/24/2011 Participated in IEP for a NE BMMT student. 2.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 02/01/2011 Transitioned a returning Stoney Creek student into BMMT; parent phone consult; meeting with paraprof

1.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 02/17/2011 Participated in IEP for NE student 1.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 02/17/2011 Participated in IEP for NE BMMT student 1.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 03/21/2011 Attended student's IEP 2.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 03/21/2011 Attended student's IEP 1.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 03/23/2011 Materials to BMMT student on medical leave 1.00

Direct Student Services Rochester 04/11/2011 Coordinated classroom materials for student (with IEP) on medical leave.

0.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 05/12/2011 Meeting with struggling student/attendance issues 0.50

Direct Student Services Rochester 05/12/2011 Meeting with student with attendance issues 0.25

Direct Student Services Rochester 05/17/2011 Attended IEP for 5th year senior with IEP. Followed up with referral to MRS + resources to family.

1.50

Direct Student Services Waterford 11/18/2010 Met with studewnt regarding scheduling, supports and services. 0.25

Direct Student Services Waterford 01/18/2011 Accomodation assistance to struggling cuilinary student 0.50

Direct Student Services Waterford 01/19/2011 Meeting with student & district staff regarding supports and accomodations

1.00

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Professional Development All Districts 10/19/2010 New Transition Coordinator Orientation 2.00

Professional Development All Districts 10/25/2010 Personal Curriculum Workshop (with Kristine Gullen) 3.00

Professional Development Clarkston 10/27/2010 Participated in student's IEP 1.00

Professional Development Other (State, County, Civic Org.) 10/21/2010 MRS/JVS Meeting re: CTC program redesign 2.00

Career Technical Education Programs 5.25

Consultation Farmington 01/10/2011 Parent inquiring about options for gifted student with emotional issues.

0.50

Consultation MDE 01/31/2011 Consult with Lapeer district Special Education Director re: programming, funding & accomodating spe

1.50

Consultation Oak Park 01/06/2011 Parent -at OS main campus re: wanting to file a complaint.Provided her with web based information

1.00

Consultation Pontiac 01/04/2011 Counselor inquiring about 2nd semester possibilities for a student with an IEP. Explored options.

0.25

Consultation Pontiac 01/04/2011 District Counselor contact re: 2nd semester student wanting to enroll asap,. Curriculum demands + t

0.25

Consultation Rochester 01/04/2011 Phone consult with Parent of 9th grade student (with IEP) wishing to have him enroll at OSTC- as he

0.25

Consultation Rochester 01/18/2011 Followed up with district re: student struggling with attendance. 0.25

Direct Student Services ClarkstonNorthwest Campus

01/19/2011 Mete with student & instructor re: accomodations and upcoming school to work placement/transportatio

0.25

Direct Student Services HollyWaterfordNorthwest Campus

01/19/2011 Worked with student on PLATO to identify difficulties/challenges and determine strategies. Discussed

1.00

Compliance Monitoring 4.00

Professional Development All Districts 10/14/2010 Civil Rights Webinar 2.00

Professional Development All Districts 10/15/2010 Civil Rights Webinar 2.00

Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment 2.50

Consultation Lamphere 01/04/2011 Counselor consult re: personal curriculum. Had her log on to MDE PC FAQ site during our dicussion -

0.50

Consultation Rochester 12/06/2010 Attendance @ IEP for NE Health Science student experiencing difficulties in this high tech arena.O

2.00

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Educational Development Plans 1.00

Consultation Rochester 10/04/2010 Consult with District re need for more detailed IEP & suggested supports for addressing student's at

0.50

Consultation Unknown District 02/03/2011 Consult with a psychologist who is working with a Det Country Day Student, on the Autism Spectrum.

0.50

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Jessica WallaceProject Category District Entry Date Description Total Time

Career Development 49.75

Consultation Avondale 09/23/2011 IEP meeting for future student. Michelle Quarton, parent, school caseload teacher and myelf were pre

1.50

Consultation Berkley 10/31/2011 Spoke with H/S teacher re concerns over students attendance and performance

0.25

Consultation Ferndale 10/03/2011 Met with HS teacher, Barry and I to talk about student who needs a 504 plan but the home school is n

0.25

Consultation Ferndale 10/24/2011 Spoke with guardian to address attendance concerns with student guardian was unaware of these issues

0.50

Consultation Ferndale 11/14/2011 Spoke with guardian about students’ attendance issues. Got guardian set up on Zangle parent connect

0.25

Consultation Hazel Park 11/21/2011 Followed up about with H.S. teacher re C.C.. She is doing much better this week.

0.25

Consultation Lamphere 10/14/2011 Barry and I met with Auto Tech student in regards to his progressive in the cluster. R. Hanna will k

0.50

Consultation Madison 11/09/2011 Follow up on Z.L. spoke with teacher. He is making progress, can stay alert when doing activities on

0.25

Consultation Northeast Campus 10/27/2011 Supervision meeting michelle, jason, jillian, kristina and I were present.

1.00

Consultation Northwest CampusSoutheast CampusSouthwest Campus

01/26/2012 Supervision with Michelle, Jason, Jillian, Jessie 1.00

Consultation Northwest CampusSoutheast Campus

01/17/2012 Supervision with Michelle, Jason and Jessie 1.00

Consultation Royal Oak 09/09/2011 Bio-tech teacher, Barry and I met re: student not fit for cluster. Teacher concerns over reading a

0.25

Consultation Southeast Campus 09/16/2011 Supervision meeting with Michelle. Phone call for 1hour 1.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 09/22/2011 Supervision Meeting NE campus with Michelle, Jason, Kristina, Jilliam and Myself

2.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 09/29/2011 Supervision meeting NE campus, Michelle, Jillian, Kristina, Jason, and myself were present

2.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 09/30/2011 Met with pull out teacher about concerns of 2 students and their placement in online learning classe

0.25

Consultation Southeast Campus 10/06/2011 Supervision with Michelle, Jason, Kristina, Jillian, and I. 1.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 10/11/2011 Supervision meeting with Michelle at NE 1.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 10/20/2011 Supervision meeting with Barry, Jessie, Jason, Jillian, and Kritina. Spoke about experiences during

0.75

Consultation Southeast Campus 10/24/2011 Met with Janice to go over concerns about students. Discussed 7 students attendance, living sitution

0.75

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Consultation Southeast Campus 11/17/2011 Supervision meeting with Michelle, Jason,Jillian,and myself, Spoke about graduate school and challen

1.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 11/30/2011 One on one with Michelle. Discussed progress and accomplishments from the previous months. Went over

0.75

Direct Student Services Birmingham 10/14/2011 Met with S. Sheremet, his father, Barry Wald, and myself to identify what S.S. may be having difficu

1.00

Direct Student Services Birmingham 11/04/2011 Met with student in regards to MRS services. Student was not interested; he is self employed and sou

0.50

Direct Student Services Birmingham 01/13/2012 Meet J.R. with the dean and my self 0.25

Direct Student Services Birmingham 01/23/2012 Met with J.R. he is doing great 0.25

Direct Student Services Bloomfield 11/04/2011 Met with student in office re behavior concerns. Student will use time more effectively in class. Sh

0.50

Direct Student Services Bloomfield 11/16/2011 Met with E.H. to see how BES was going. She is using her time more effectively and no further discip

0.25

Direct Student Services Hazel Park 11/09/2011 Met with J.D. for bio/psycho assessment. 1.00

Direct Student Services Hazel Park 11/16/2011 Spoke with a student who recently had an abortion and was having difficultly dealing with the emotio

1.00

Direct Student Services Hazel Park 01/30/2012 Met with new student to the tech campus 0.25

Direct Student Services Lamphere Royal Oak

10/14/2011 Met with student to check on his sleepiness Teacher is concerned that his excessive drowsiness may c

0.25

Direct Student Services Madison 10/21/2011 Followed up with Transportation student in regards to his sleepiness

0.25

Direct Student Services Royal Oak 11/04/2011 Met with student for MRS services. Student is not interested. He is volunteering at the Troy Fire De

0.25

Direct Student Services Royal Oak 01/30/2012 Meet with new student to the tech campus 0.25

Direct Student Services Southeast Campus 10/07/2011 Met J.D. for Bio/Social Case studySpoke in an informal setting to meet and explain project and her

0.25

Direct Student Services Southeast Campus 10/12/2011 Met with JD for Bio/social project meeting one 0.75

Direct Student Services Southfield 09/26/2011 Met at Southfield to discuss cluster placement for 1st year OSTC SE student. Barry Wald, myself, stu

1.50

Direct Student Services Southfield 10/28/2011 Meet with student regarding MRS services and teacher concerns of rumours in classroom

0.50

Direct Student Services Southfield 10/31/2011 Followed up with J.R. re BMMT placement. He is still liking BMMT, good fit still.

0.25

Direct Student Services Southfield 11/04/2011 Meet with student regarding teacher, parent, and deans concerns. Student not happy about meetings, w

0.25

Direct Student Services Southfield 11/04/2011 Meet with VI student from Southfield. School contacted Barry some self esteem issue, possibly comin

0.25

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Direct Student Services Southfield 11/16/2011 Sat with VI student help to complete bell work and get ready for upcoming test

0.50

Direct Student Services Southfield 11/21/2011 Met Mary Crocket and completed MRS intake for Southfield Student. Present at intake was student, par

1.00

Direct Student Services Southfield 11/21/2011 Met with Mary Crocket for MRS intake at Southfield. Present at meeting was student, parent, Zelda So

2.00

Direct Student Services Southfield 12/09/2011 Meeting to discuss current placement of Health Science student. Present Barry, Janice, Marla, trans

1.00

Professional Development All Districts 01/24/2012 OCTA Meeting 2.50

Professional Development Southeast Campus 09/01/2011 Responding to families at risk workshop. Explored resources and information regarding Childrens Prot

4.00

Professional Development Southeast Campus 09/30/2011 Worked on IEP binders for pull out teachers. Binder provide an important resource to ensure students

2.00

Professional Development Southeast Campus 10/14/2011 Attended MORC resource fair spoke with Vocational Coordinators, physical therapist, Autism specialis

2.50

Professional Development Southeast Campus 11/18/2011 Attended Transitions/ bridges workshop. Speakers spoke on topics from substance abuse to finding you

6.00

Professional Development Southeast Campus 01/19/2012 Meet with a small group of students, parents and representatives from MCTI

1.00

CFE Instructional Resources 1.00

Consultation Southeast Campus 09/26/2011 Worked with Barry Wald to complete audit for the Southeast campus.

1.00

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MRS and Oakland Schools Certified Agreement YEAR END REPORT (Oct 2010-July 2011) The Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and Oakland Intermediate School District entered into a Certified Agreement to hire four Vocational Coordinators at the Tech Campuses to enhance employment services to students at the Tech Campus. In the first year (2007) of the program 35 students were served in addition to non MRS referrals at the Tech campus. This number has steadily increased. As of July 2011 198 students have been served through this partnership. There are currently 127 open cases. Between Oct 2010 (beginning of the MRS fiscal year) and July 2011, 38 new student applications were received. MRS continues to serve 144 students that have graduated. In addition to serving MRS customers, Vocational Coordinators have assisted an additional 90 students at the Tech Campuses in services such as outreach, resume writing, interest testing, mock interviews, community networks, and drivers training resources. Noteworthy and challenging, three of the four Coordinators left their positions this year. Tracy Farr left the Northwest Campus in February 2011 and Cecilia Angyl left the Northeast Campus position in December 2010. Mary Crockett provided services at the Southeast and Southwest Campuses, and Anahita Lord, with the assistance of MRS Counselor Jack Betts) provided interim services at the Northwest and Northeast Campuses. A Vocational Coordinator, Ivy Horn was hired in July 2011. As of July 2011 $183,000 has been authorized by MRS for students. Purchased services include but are not limited to the following:

Diagnostics: *Psychological/vocational evaluations

*Assistive Technology Evaluations *Drivers Training Evaluations *General Medical Evaluations *Vocational Profiles

Paid Community Based Work Assessments Transportation Testing fees for Board exams Clothing, tools, incidental expenses when engaged in training or preparing for

employment Work Adjustment/ Work hardening training Vocational Training/Job Coaching Tutoring College Training Get Yourself Together – Male Empowerment Program Job Placement and Follow up On the Job Evaluation (OJE) On the Job Training (OJT) or Employer of Record (EOR) Drivers training Empowerment training

Aspergers Ability Group Mobility Training Keystone Program

Services Provided by the Vocational Coordinators Referrals/Intakes The Vocational Coordinators are actively engaged in providing comprehensive services to the customers to ensure a successful employment outcome. While Coordinators receive referrals throughout the school year, they emphasize the importance of receiving referrals early in the academic year to allow for adequate time with planning and engaging in employment search activities. Therefore the Coordinators developed a system and worked diligently with the Transition Coordinators and Tech Campus staff to expedite the MRS referrals. This generated 70 student referrals to MRS as of July 2011. Not all of these referrals resulted in actual application for services as it is the customer’s choice whether they will or will not apply for agency services. In many instances multiple contacts were made to follow up on the referrals but customers chose not to respond or did not provide information necessary to complete an MRS application. Assessments/ Eligibility /Planning: The Federal Rehabilitation Act requires that MRS conduct a vocational needs assessment to determine the goals, nature and scope of rehab services to be included in the Individualized Plan for Employment. This assessment begins simultaneously with the assessment of eligibility and is carried out in integrated setting to the extent appropriate and consistent with the individual’s informed choice. The disability information obtained and documented at intake by the school and/customer is often insufficient to plan services and assist a customer with direct job placement/employment. Therefore much time is initially spent in obtaining accurate information on the disability from treating sources (physicians, therapists), determining if the disability is stable and treated, understanding the implications related to employment, arranging for supports and accommodations before the customer is ready to be placed on the job. Barriers that impede immediate job placement include but are not limited to:

Untreated disabilities and or complex cases with multiple disabilities. Lack of identified job accommodations or employment supports. With the economic climate, customers seeking further training before

employment. No linkage to other community agencies which is essential for long term support. No work experience. Time and attendance and behavior problems at the school. Lack of career awareness and work experience. Lack of understanding of how work impacts Social Security benefits.

Currently there are nine customers whose Eligibility has been delayed due to reasons of needing further diagnostics or the customer is participating in an Extended Assessment because serious questions exist whether the customer would benefit from agency services leading to employment. During this period the Coordinator continues to identify and arrange for assessments that will assist in determining MRS eligibility. Participation in a community based work assessment is encouraged as part of the Federal requirement that a thorough vocational rehab needs assessment be completed to obtain information on customer’s work behaviors, strengths, abilities in a competitive work setting and determine readiness for competitive work. Students often lack work skills and have limited exposure to the world of work. These assessments are usually arranged within their career cluster may also include other areas of work interest. Job coaching is included during this period. To date 42 customers participated in this service. Linkages to Community Services Vocational Coordinators also play a key role in linking the customers to other adult community agencies:

Community Mental Health Department of Human Services Social Security Administration Disability Network of Oakland and Macomb Other Human Service Agencies

These supports are critical because MRS services are short term in nature and the needs of the customers often extend beyond the short term support the agency provides. Customers have participated in services offered by our community partners in the area of soft skills training, mobility training and Keystone program. There are currently 23 students at MCTI and at least 70 students that received assistance with training (on the job, vocational/trade programs, college training, drivers training etc). There are 17 students beginning programming at MCTI this Fall.

Additional Note: Ivy Horn, the new School to Loan Vocational Counselor, joined the Oakland School team on July 5, 2011. Since then she has been instrumental in researching and assisting with complying the necessary data for the annual report for 2010. Mrs. Horn has gone through an introductory orientation to the Oakland County District of MRS processes that focus on servicing our School participants. Because of her prior experience with Project Search in the Detroit/Wayne County District, she has served as a reference for the Oakland County counselors involved with the project. Mrs. Horn has begun one-on-one meetings with the current MRS participants and their parents, some that have graduated and some who are still in high school or training programs. Mrs. Horn has been instrumental with infusing the cases for the two Tech campuses: Northwest and Northeast Tech campuses under one Voc. Rehab counselors’ domain. Mary Crockett 2010-2011 Contributions Mary has been actively involved in managing questions related to the delivery of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for all 4 Technical campuses. She has spent extensive time working with Transition Coordinators from all sending districts to insure that the referral process continues to run smoothly, despite changes in the staffing patterns. “Collaboration” has been her driving force this past year. Relationships with School to Career staff, OSTC Instructors/I.T.’s, Job Placement vendors, Employers and local service providers have been established and nurtured to enhance the outcomes for our students. 10 additional Community job sites have been established through her Employer Development efforts. Specific companies which have expressed an interest in OSTC students have been: Adepco, Inc., Farmer Johns, General R.V., Fisher Buick-Troy, Alcan Automotive, Enviro Clean, Olga’s Kitchen, Abel Automotive, Lil Nell’s Pet Care, TCF Bank and TKM Landscaping. Additional family/student activities that Mary was involved with this past school year included: OSTC-Open House, OSTC-SW and OSTC-SE Transitions Seminar, BMMT Job Readiness Fair/Mock Job Interviews.

MRS SERVICES AT A GLANCE Michigan Rehabilitation Services partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individual with disabilities. Eligibility: An eligibility determination is based on the applicant having the following:

a. An existing physical or mental impairment b. Vocational or work-related barriers because of the disability c. Requirement of vocational rehabilitation assistance d. Can benefit from services that will lead to employment.

Six Steps to Vocational Rehabilitation

1. Applying for Services 2. Determining Eligibility 3. Career Exploration and Developing a Plan 4. Following the Plan 5. Finding a Job 6. Successfully Employed/Case closure

A. Orientation, Application, Eligibility and Plan Phase Once MRS Counselors receive a referral an orientation is scheduled for the customer to learn about the agency. If they decide MRS is right for them they will complete an application. If they meet all requirements an eligibility decision will follow and then an Individualized Plan (IPE) is written. As part of determining eligibility and writing an IPE a comprehensive vocational needs assessment is conducted to determine the goals, and the nature and scope of rehabilitation services to be included in the IPE. This comprehensive assessment includes but is not limited to psychological/vocational assessments, community based assessments and other pertinent evaluations. This thorough assessment ensures that the disability factors have been addressed, supports and/accommodations arranged so a positive employment outcome may be achieved and the customer maintains the employment with the supports identified. The IPE is written consistent with the customer’s strengths, resources priorities, abilities, capabilities, interest and rehab needs. The labor market conditions are taken into account when developing a realistic and attainable goal is identified.

B. Plan Initiation and Service Provision Phase The IPE is developed with services to achieve the employment goal. Examples of such services in an IPE: Guidance and counseling, therapy (mental/physical), transport, assistance connecting with other community agencies, job coaching, training, job seeking skills, placement and follow up. Services may be provided directly or purchased from public and private sources when necessary for the customers’ employment success. While typically diagnostics and community based assessments are completed prior to writing a Plan they may be provided at any time during the course of a customer’s vocational rehabilitation. C. Placement, Follow up, Closure Job Placement includes assistance with Resume Writing, interviewing, participation in mock interviews, job seeking skills workshops, job development. Counselors are also engaged in job development with employers. Once a customer is placed on the job, follow up occurs for at least 90 days before the case is closed. The Counselor when appropriate ensures the customer is referred to and receives assistance from other community supports such as Community Mental Health so that the customer may have long term employment supports (coaching, follow up, transport) in place.

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