Pathways to Pathways to Independence: Independence:

Maximizing Maximizing Community and Community and

District Resources District Resources for Studentsfor Students

Sandy Brown, Garland ISD Sandy Brown, Garland ISD Yvonne Davis, Richardson ISD Yvonne Davis, Richardson ISD

Debbie Gauntt, Coppell ISD Debbie Gauntt, Coppell ISD Gerry Lamb, Mesquite ISDGerry Lamb, Mesquite ISD

DemographicsDemographicsNumber of High SchoolsNumber of High SchoolsEthnicityEthnicitySocio EconomicSocio EconomicLocation in the MetroplexLocation in the Metroplex

Transportation Available Transportation Available In the Community In the Community

Philosophy of Community Based Philosophy of Community Based Vocational EducationVocational Education

What does it look like in your What does it look like in your district?district?

1.1. When does it begin?When does it begin?2.2. How does transportation play a role?How does transportation play a role?3.3. How does it differ if students are in aHow does it differ if students are in a post graduate program and still post graduate program and still connected to district through IEP?connected to district through IEP?

Compliance with Compliance with Department of Labor Department of Labor

RegulationsRegulations

• Vocational exploration – Vocational exploration – 5 hours per job experienced5 hours per job experienced• Vocational assessment - Vocational assessment - 90 hours per job experienced90 hours per job experienced• Vocational training – Vocational training – 120 hours per job experienced120 hours per job experienced

TEA Student Attendance TEA Student Attendance Accounting HandbookAccounting Handbook

Coding for CBVE StudentsCoding for CBVE Students

44 – 60% in Special Education Classroom44 – 60% in Special Education Classroom

08 – Student is Receiving 08 – Student is Receiving PaidPaid Employment Employment

96 – A Student Attends Special Education 96 – A Student Attends Special Education Classes on a Campus Designated as a Classes on a Campus Designated as a Campus that Serves Only Special Campus that Serves Only Special

EducationEducation StudentsStudents

How Does Your District How Does Your District Maximize Resources?Maximize Resources?

1.1. StaffStaff

2.2. BudgetBudget

3.3. TransportationTransportation

4.4. Community/DistrictCommunity/District Work or InternshipWork or Internship SitesSites

5.5. TimeTime

6.6. Curricular RestraintsCurricular Restraints

7.7. Course RigorCourse Rigor

8.8. GraduationGraduation RequirementsRequirements

ChallengesChallenges

1.1. Staff Who Understand and ValueStaff Who Understand and Value Employment OutcomesEmployment Outcomes

2.2. ParentsParents

3.3. BudgetBudget

4.4. Community ResourcesCommunity Resources

5.5. TransportationTransportation