Welcome Back! T.M.I. Paraprofessionals

2. Welcome Back!T.M.I. Paraprofessionals

3. Before we begin, you should have the following: • 2000 - 2001 Agenda • Folder 2000-2001 Agenda Please make sure that you have signed in

4. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment

5. Staff Introductions

6. Welcome to our T.M.I. program! Lets have a great year!

7. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment 3. New Worksites

8. Wal*Mart (Greeter) Washington Woods (Maintenance) Long JohnSilver Toys R Us Meijer (Softline) I.M.T.C.

9. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment 3. New Worksites 4. Available Worksites 5. Guidelines for Available Worksites

10. Guidelines for Available Worksites If you have a student interested in a new site make sure that the student has the following: a. An interest in the specific site or skills b. Availability of a site c. A job coach/paraprofessional that is available d. The student has no more than 2 work sites e. The new site does not conflict with the teacher’s current schedule f . Contact Mr. Simonds to ensure the availability of the site

11. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment 3. New Worksites 4. Available Worksites 5. Guidelines for Available Worksites 6. Who’s Employed this Year

12. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment 3. New Worksites 4. Available Worksites 5. Guidelines for Available Worksites 6. Who’s Employed this Year 7. Paychecks

13. Paychecks

14. What’s New for 2000 - 2001! 1. Program Changes 2. Paraprofessional Staffing & Student Enrollment 3. New Worksites 4. Available Worksites 5. Guidelines for Available Worksites 6. Who’s Employed this Year 7. Paychecks 8. Behavioral Reinforcement Stipends

15. Behavioral Reinforcement Stipends “Key Points” (Handout included in student’s folder) -Students not actually employed will have the opportunity to earn $ .50 per worksite. -Reinforcement is contingent on appropriate work behavior and attendance. -Students who do not conduct themselves appropriately are not rewarded at paraprofessional/job coach discretion. -Money is intended for school related C.B.I activities. Money should never be sent home. -Documentation of student expenditures is highly recommended .

16. Special Attention (student needs) 1. New Students 2. New Paraprofessionals 3. Missing Consent Forms Students without consent forms will not be able to go on any work experience site(s).

17. Special Attention (student needs) 1. New Students 2. New Paraprofessionals 3. Missing Consent Forms 4. T.B. Tests We are all set with TB tests. Extra copies are included in student’s work folders.

18. Special Attention (student needs) 1. New Students 2. New Paraprofessionals 3. Missing Consent Forms 4. T.B. Tests 5. Health/Medical Concerns

19. Health/Medical Concerns -Information provided is from last year -Consult with classroom teachers -Examine all informational forms on all of your assigned students and update information as needed

20. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining

21. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining Check out your assigned student’s schedules to make sure that you have been trained at their assigned worksites! Worksite Assignment

22. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining 2. Worksite Changes 3. Washington Woods/Riverside

23. Work Experience Concerns Washington Woods/Riverside (In general for all worksites) When vacuuming , the cord should not cross the hallway -If so a barricade should be placed used to place across the hallway. When working in the building, should our students be in the way of a resident, the student and the paraprofessional should stop work activity and allow the resident to continue. Review City of Midland’s Contractor and Safety Program Booklet

24. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining 2. Worksite Changes 3. Washington Woods/Riverside 4. Use of Chemicals

25. Use of Chemicals Use common sense when selecting cleaning products Use mild cleaning solutions such as soap and water and diluted glass cleaner Use protective eye wear and gloves when appropriate Consider the environment and the student

26. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining 2. Worksite Changes 3. Washington Woods/Riverside 4. Use of Chemicals 5. What Employers Look For

27. What Employers Look For Good Social Skills (mannerisms) Appropriate Work Behavior (skilled and on task) Attendance (dependability) If we concentrate on the above, our students will have a greater chance in obtaining employment in the future.

28. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining 2. Worksite Changes 3. Washington Woods/Riverside 4. Use of Chemicals 5. What Employers Look For 6. Proper Attire (staff and students)

29. Proper Attire (students) Refrain from sending students to work when they are not appropriately dressed, shaved, cleaned, or deodorized. Students should avoid wearing shorts to worksites. This also includes sandals or open toe footwear regardless of how nice the weather is. Extra clothing should be stored in the classroom. In the event that a student (or staff) arrives to school inappropriately dressed, they should not attempt to go to their worksite unless extra clothing has been provided in the classroom. Do not send students to worksites when they are ill.

30. Proper Attire (staff) Be aware that many of our worksites have specific dress codes. Not only for our students but also for our paraprofessionals and job coaches. If you are working at a C.B.I. worksite, you are required to follow the dress codes of the organization where you work. If students are required to wear a name tag, you are encouraged to do the same. Be sensitive to our businesses dress codes. I encourage you to be positive role models for our students!

31. Remember a negative impression lasts longer than a positive one!

32. Work Experience Concerns 1. Staff Training/Retraining 2. Worksite Changes 3. Washington Woods/Riverside 4. Use of Chemicals 5. What Employers Look For 6. Proper Attire (staff and students) 7. Uniforms

33. Uniforms Make sure that your assigned student has their required uniform prior to their starting dates. Make sure students (and staff) who are required to wear name tags get them. Students (or staff) without proper attire and/or uniform will not be allowed to work.

34. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook Everything you always wanted to know about work experience but were afraid to ask. Should you need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. A copy is included in your classroom’s Paraprofessional Training Manual.

35. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents

36. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual

37. Paraprofessional Training Manual It is recommended that each paraprofessional review the paraprofessional training manual. This manual covers a variety of topics: Work Experience Disability Sensitivity Corporal Punishment First Aid Paraprofessionals will verify that they have reviewed the Paraprofessional Training Manual.

38. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure

39. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure 5. Survey Results

40. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure 5. Survey Results 6. Letters of Reference

41. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure 5. Survey Results 6. Letters of Reference 7. Volunteer not Employment Letter

42. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure 5. Survey Results 6. Letters of Reference 7. Volunteer not Employment Letter 8. Proposed Paraprofessional Meetings

43. Proposed Paraprofessional Meetings See attached handout All worksites will be canceled Meetings will alternate from State Street and Dow High Meetings are from 1:00 to 2:30

44. Informational Items 1. Work Experience Handbook 2. Work Experience Handbook for Parents 3. Paraprofessional Training Manual 4. Work Experience Brochure 5. Survey Results 6. Letters of Reference 7. Volunteer not Employment Letter 8. Proposed Paraprofessional Meetings 9. Bowling and Putt - Putt at Valley Lanes

45. Bowling and Putt-Putt Golf Please contact me for scheduling!

46. Forms and Documentations Student Progress

47. Forms and Documentations 1. Staff Absences Form included in your folder Paraprofessionals will need to obtain and fill out a Paraprofessional Absence Request form and submit to Jan Goodall at Dow High School.

48. Forms and Documentations 1. Staff Absences 2. Incident Reports Example included in your folder Common omissions include: No date Missing signature Information is vague or lacks specific information Incident reports should include what happened before, during, and after the incident!

49. Forms and Documentations 1. Staff Absences 2. Incident Reports 3. Staff Accident Reports Form included in your folder

50. Forms and Documentations 1. Staff Absences 2. Incident Reports 3. Staff Accident Reports 4. Goals and Objectives