wvde: office of institutional education programs march 20, 2014
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WVDE: Office of Institutional Education Programs
March 20, 2014
The 56th district
• 21 schools (+20 adult institutions) – 10th largest district in WV
• 9 Juvenile Centers (Short Term)
• Guests of WV DHHR, WV DJS and WV DOC
• Average length of stay: 1 day – 18 months
• CTE: Building Construction, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, ABE/GED, Culinary Arts
The 56th district
During the 2012-2013 school year:
• 40 students earned a high school diploma
• 160 students earned a GED
• 31 students completed a CTE program
Locations
Schools & Counties• Pressley Ridge @ White Oak Wood • Academy Programs Marion• Board of Child Care Berkeley• Burlington Center Mineral• Rubenstein Center Tucker• Elkins Mt. School Randolph• WV Children’s Home Randolph• Barboursville School Cabell• Beckley Center Raleigh• Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens Cabell• Anthony Correctional Center Greenbrier• Davis-Stuart School Greenbrier
Many of our students…
• Are being treated for mental health disability• Have school attendance/behavior problems• Need work related guidance• Have an exceptionality (transition age IEP)• Plan to pursue secondary education/training• Lack a support system/family to assist• Have poor self-esteem regarding educational ability• Need a caring adult to guide them
Hancock
Brooke
Marshall
Taylor
Wood Ritchie
Berkeley
ClayKanawha
Nicholas
Fayette
Wayne
Wyoming
McDowell Mercer
Putnam
Cabell
Jackson
Harrison
Grant
Summers
Mason
Wirt
Monongalia
Lewis
Calhoun
Roane
Wetzel
Raleigh
Pleasants
Tyler
Gilmer
Hampshire
Greenbrier
Lincoln
Braxton
Boone
Preston
Monroe
Pendleton
Mingo
Pocahontas
Logan
Marion
Mineral
Morgan
Hardy
Doddridge
Barbour Tucker
Webster
Jefferson
Ohio
UpshurRandolph
Eric Sandstrom
Shelia Elliott PT
VACANCY PT
VACANCY PT
Penny Strother PT
Brenda Elmore
Melanie Hummel - PT
VACANT
Tonya Johnson
Rachel Stewart PT
VACANT
WVDE: OIEPTransition Specialist Coverage
Where does transition take place?
• Transition starts on the first day of enrollment• Interview student• Complete parent survey• Review discipline history• Review home school calendar and grading terms• Review graduation requirements
During placement• Meet with student to discuss needs and progress• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings/IEP Meetings• Coordinate SAT meetings with public schools (when necessary)• Link and refer student to community resources (AA/NA, shelters, food
banks, Job Corp, HRDF, DRS, Workforce WV)• Assist with:
– Community service hours– Resume’– Job applications– ACT test registration/transportation– Assist with college application/tours/registration– Assist with the FAFSA
Transition upon exit
• Maintain transition spreadsheet• Develop educational aftercare plan• Support students with the transition into
home/foster care/Independent Living/school
Questions?
Kelly Mordecki –School [email protected]
(304)-250-6570
Melanie Hummel-Transition [email protected]
(304) 369-2987(304) 766-3502