18-22 Year Old Program Spotlight

Chris LeRoy, Transition Program Manager, San Bernardino City USD; Craig Goldsberry, Transition Specialist, San Bernardino City USD; Dan Marshall, Transition Educator. Ramona USD

Geared toward all staff working with students age 18-22 years old, and continuing our very successful mini-training, this presentation will cover a range of issues (such as liability, transportation, logis­tics, and use of WAI funds), and offer strategies to enhance any current program. A survey will be distributed to WAI Region 5 for participants to describe their current program model and focus the discussion.

Balancing Responsibilities: District and WorkAbility I

Chris LeRoy, Transition Program Manager, San Bernardino City USD; Scott Smith, WorkAbility I Coordinator, Vista USD; Cher Koleszar, Edu­cation Consultant, East Valley SELPA

Federal law requires Transition Services in IEPs for students ages 16-22. At this session, we cover both the legal framework and WorkAbility I’s role based on our Array of Services. As WorkAbil­ity I cannot supplant all district transition services, learn how to balance responsibility, strengthen district transition opportu­nities, and provide the best outcomes for students. 

California Career Resource Network (CalCRN)

John Merris-Coots, Education Programs Consultant, California Career Re­source Network

This workshop will provide an overview of the California Career Re­source Network’s (CalCRN) free online career exploration resources including the enhanced California Career Zone and the soon to be launched California Career Center. These career guidance re­sources can be used to assist in the development of student transition plans. 

CalCRN Presentation and Documents

- Engaged in School and Career Ready - CalCRN Presentation 

- California Career Resource Network (CalCRN): Workshop Next Steps - Workshop Evaluation

- California Career Resource Network maintains a listserv to inform members about new resources, career development updates, and meetings. - Sign-Up Instructions for the CalCRN ListServ

- California Career Resource Network: Career Exploration Resources - The California Career Resource Network (CalCRN) program in the California Department of Education (CDE) is charged with providing career exploration resources for middle and high schools. CalCRN has two free online career exploration tools and also posts a variety of resources online as free downloadable PDFs. These resources can be used by anyone in California. - Career Exploration Resources

- Labor Market Information Resources: A collection of Labor Market resource links - Labor Market Information Resources

Career and College Exploration Web Resources

- California Career Resource Network (CalCRN) - www.californiacareers.info/

- California Career Center - www.calcareercenter.org

- California Career Zone: Includes three assessment tools that link users with 900 occupation profiles - www.CACareerZone.org

- California Career Planning Guide, Second Edition: Hard copy, low cost career planning guide; also available online as a PDF - www.californiacareers.info/ccpg.html

- Roadtrip Nation: The Roadtrip Nations PBS seasons with viewer guides -www.roadtripnation.org/free

- California Colleges: Information and tools for attending California Colleges -www.californiacolleges.edu

- My Future (USDOD): Career planning resources; military and civilian - www.myfuture.com

- Edupunks Guide to DIY Credential: E-book with non-traditional ideas and tools for pursuing a post-secondary education - www.edupunksguide.org  

- California Career Café: Activities and resources to begin developing a Career Action Plan -www.cacareercafe.com

- California Career Briefs: Career development resources for California Community College faculty and career professionals - www.cacareerbriefs.com

- California CTE Pathways: Information about CTE course pathways - www.capathways.org

- Who Do U Want 2 Be: Promoting California Community College CTE programs -www.whodouwant2b.com

- Youth@Work: Talking Safety California (Free teen workplace safety curriculum) -www.cdc.gov/niosh/talkingsafety/states/ca/

Committee Reports

EOY Reporting

Region Managers, Alternates, and State Chair

Site coordinators and staff will receive de­tailed instructions on how to complete and submit the End of Year Report and Grant Re­newal Application.

Formal & Informal Assessments Panel

Sheryl Deeds, School Psychologist, Palm Springs USD; Lisa Masi, Transi­tion Coordinator, Riverside USD

This session was designed to give you ex­amples of Formal and Informal Assessments and explain the differ­ences between the two. Our panel of experts will be able to answer your questions about how each assessment is given and how it may or may not be used within your WorkAbility I Program.

Fireside Chat / Burning Issues

Region Managers, Alternates, and State Chair

Bring your burning issues or hot topics to this session as the mem­bers of Region 5’s leadership team will be available to answer those tough questions. This is an especially great opportunity to ask about those things that may come up as you prepare to submit your End-Of-Year Report and Grant Renewal Forms. We are here to help make sure you are supported and that all sites in Region 5 are successful!  

Linking Transition Activities into the Curriculum

Wanda Treitler, Strategies For Success Teacher (RSP), Riverside USD

Practical ways to link transition activities into the curriculum: Transi­tion Fridays, guest speaker presentations determined by student in­terests and needs, budget lessons, banking activities and more. Sample lessons will be distributed along with a quick and easy way to track what you have done. - Linking Transition Activities into the Curriculum (PowerPoint Presentation) 

Middle School Program Roundtable

Facilitated by Tedra Trimm, Middle School Transition Coordinator, River­side USD

Join us for a session where WorkAbility I programs that have mid­dle school grants network, share, and support each other.

The Neighborhood Roundtable: Changing Challenges to Triumphs

Region Managers and Alternates

What triumphs and challenges are you experi­encing in serving your population of students? Sites will be coordinated in groups by "served size" to share and discuss what is working and what is not in their WorkAbility I program. Make sure you bring business cards to pass on to participants at your table so we can keep the communication going. Come brainstorm how we can help each other!

New Jobs and In Demand Occupations, California Employment Development Department

Joe Briceno and Michael Goss, Labor Market Consultants, EDD Labor Market Information

Join us for an informative session with labor market consultants from the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Come and learn about the current and future labor market for the Inland Empire and San Diego County, and discuss how your students can use their website and data to find a career that fits their experience, skills, and interests. - www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov

- Tools for Career Exploration - www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/Content.asp?pageid=3

Non-Paid Work Based Learning Experiences

Melissa Reyes and Jolie Iraheta, Region 5 Wage, Labor & Safety Representatives

In this session participants will be given definitions, examples, and array of services provided when your students participate in non-paid Work Based Learning experiences. We will discuss budget friendly opportunities to serve your students through volunteering, work training, internship and job shadowing. Information in DRAFT form, final cards to be distributed after CDE approval.

Program Spotlight

Our Region 5 programs share their best practices and success stories.

Strategies for Successful Transition to Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Independent Living

Nancy Penn, Program Specialist and Malaika Perrin, Resource Specialist, Moreno Valley Unified School District; Marin Hughes, SDC Teacher/NonSevere, Vista del Lago High School; Louise Eastman, WorkAbility I Job Developer and Rexanne Mummert, WorkAbility I Job Developer, Moreno Valley High School

This workshop highlights how a Resource Specialist, a SDC Teacher, and WorkAbility I Job Developers have empowered students with disabilities to prepare for their transition. Teachers will share curriculum used to guide students in discovering their interests, considering options, setting goals, and mapping a plan for success.