INDEX

Area: Adult Living

Housing Indicators Money Indicators Health Indicators Insurance Indicators 1 3 5 6

Area: Daily Living

Nutrition Indicators Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators Personal Safety Indicators Social Skills Indicators Setting Goals and Time Management Indicators 7 9 11 12 15

Area: Career Employment

Career Exploration Indicators Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators Post Secondary Education and/or Training Indicators 16 17 19

Area: Community Experiences/Responsible Independent Citizens

Citizenship Indicators Recreation and Leisure Indicators Travel/Transportation Indicators 2005-06 Materials REMC Transition Materials 20 23 24 25 32

NOTE:

Text/Reference is for the Transition Areas, not for Individual Indicators.

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Transition Education Indicators Area: Adult Living

These indicators focus on adult living skills. These are done occasionally such as registering to vote, filing taxes, obtaining a drivers license, renting or buying a home, accessing medical services, obtaining and filing for insurance, planning for retirement, accessing adult services such as MRS, Social Security, etc. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Math, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment Strengths:

Date
H.1

Housing Indicators
Have current information on four housing options, (apartments, home ownership, shared housing, foster care) Have costs of three housing options with and without utilities and security deposit. List personal or family housing requirements, including space, location and yard Describe issues to consider when having a roommate. List what to find out before renting an apartment or home.
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Housing: Text/Reference
-Local newspapers -Local utility bills -Phone book A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 4-5-6 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 6, 8, 9 Things to Know About Housing Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball

H.2

H.3

H.4

H.5

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H.6

Housing Indicators, Cont.

Have defined who, when, and where to call for all utilities. Demonstrate how to read a utility bill and how to handle a complaint.

Housing: Text/Reference, Cont.

Things to Know About Personal Paperwork- Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 1-2-3-4-5-6-78-9-13-17 Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 12-3-4-5-10-11-16 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 4-12, 19-24, 31-37, Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 34-40

H.7

H.8

Describe ways to furnish an apartment with little money.

H.9

Compile a note book of basic repairs of a home/living area, interior, exterior.

Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 41-46

H.10 List tips on keeping an apartment or house clean. List cost incurred and the advantages and disadvantages of using a real estate agent.

H.11

H.12 List needed start-up household essentials to be purchased. Name safety procedures to follow when using appliances and tools.

H.13

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M.1

Money Indicators
Have investigated the many ways to pay bills (money order, cash advance, checking, and credit). Have kept track of personal spending for a 3month period as well as estimating the cost of family expenditures for student for three months (food, clothes, insurance, medical..) Have investigated the costs of purchasing and maintaining a car (gas, repairs, insurance, registration, title transfer, and purchase amount including tax). Describe a checking account and debit card. Explain how to open and use a checking account or debit card. Explain the importance of keeping track of money in a checking or savings account. Identify issues to consider when choosing a bank.

Money: Text/Reference
A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 5-6-7 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills My Cash- The Little Cash Management Workbook, by Maureen Dolan Rosen Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 1 & 2 Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 2 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 4-12, 25-30, 61-66 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 26-31, 46-53 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 35-40 Money Smart 1 Videos - Part 1: How to Avoid Compulsive Shopping, Part 2: How to Avoid Being a Spendthrift, Part 3: How to Be a Savvy Shopper, Includes Teachers Guide REMC # 106445

M.2

M.3

M.4

M.5

M.6

M.7

M.8

Explain the information shown on a paycheck and check stub. Describe how to cash a paycheck and what identification is required.
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M.10

Money Indicators, Cont.

Explain why it is important to create and stay on a budget.

Money: Text/Reference
Money Smart -2 Videos- Part 4: How to Avoid Blowing Your Budget, Part 5: How to Avoid Being Duped and Scammed, Part 6: How to be Safe While Shopping, Includes Teachers Guide, REMC #106426

M.11

Identify reasons why people save money.

M.12

Explain how to manage your money. Explain what a persons credit report is and how one is obtained. Describe what must be done to maintain a good credit report. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards. Explain why it is important to pay bills on time. Explain what interest and minimum payment means in relation to credit cards. Identify resources for obtaining a loan.

M.13

M.14

M.15

M.16

M.17

M.18

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HL.1

Health Indicators
Identify what doctors and specialists do.

Health: Text/Reference
LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections:Daily Living Skills & Personal Social Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 1, 6, 7 Things to Know About Medicine and Health - Life Skills Literacy, By Richard S. Kimball Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 11-12 Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 1-2-3

HL.2

Describe how to choose a doctor.

HL.3

Explain the advantages of annual checkups. Describe how to read medication labels (including warnings, drug interactions, expiration dates..). Describe different ways to renew prescriptions.

HL.4

HL.5

HL.6

Explain why health insurance is important.

HL.7

Take a course in first aid/CPR

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IN.1

Insurance Indicators
Compile a list of comparative car insurance quotes

Insurance: Text/Reference
LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Section: Daily Living Skills Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 11-12 Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 10-11-17 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 16-17-22

IN.2

Compile a wallet size list of insurance information (medical, dental, vision, auto) Define the different types of insurance, health, dental, vision, auto, home, liability etc. Create a comparative list of personal cost for insurance benefits provided by an employer and purchased independently.

IN.3

IN.4

Area: Daily Living Indicators

These indicators focus on living skills that are performed on a daily basis. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Adjustment, Foods, Culinary Arts, Strengths:

Date N.1

Nutrition Indicators
Plan a weekly menu to use at home Demonstrate basic food storage guidelines...Refrigeration time guidelines. Create a grocery list and shop for items on a prescribed budget. List basic recipe abbreviations and cooking terms.

Nutrition: Text/Reference
A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 5-7-8 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 5 Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 Things to Know About Personal Paperwork - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lesson 18 Things to Know About Medicine and Health Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lesson 5

N.2

N.3

N.4

N.5

Assist or independently prepare a meal. Describe a healthful diet including caloric intake and important nutrient requirements.

Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 16-21

N.6

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Nutrition Indicators, Cont.

Demonstrate how to read package ingredient labels and expiration dates. List characteristics of perishable foods.

N.8

N.9

Identify the need for proper food storage.

N.10

Practice kitchen safety procedures. Create a comparative shopping list for local stores and determine where to purchase the best products at the best prices. Create a list of items that would be purchased on a weekly basis to meet nutritional needs. List supplements that should be taken daily to maintain good health (multi-vitamin, calcium....) and describe how each supplement assists in physical well-being.

N.11

N.12

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PH.1

Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators

Demonstrate necessary skills to maintain clothing...mending, laundry, ironing.. Identify personal body measurements and clothing sizes.

Health and Personal Hygiene: Text/Reference

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 8 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections: Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Drugo - Drug Education Game Americas Womens Health Guide (pink pocket guide in schools black box) Americas Mens Health Guide (blue pocket guide in schools black box) Card Decks for Independent Living Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 8 Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 3, 5, 6, 7 Things to Know About Medicine and Health - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 2-3 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 50-54 Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-9, 10-15 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 13-18

PH.2

PH.3

Compile a list to create a home first aid kit. Identify the type of exercise that keeps you fit and helps control personal stress levels. Explain how alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can be harmful. List ways to keep your body clean (hand washing is considered the most important way to prevent the spread of infection). Describe how to avoid dangerous situations.

PH.4

PH.5

PH.6

PH.7

PH.8

Describe blood borne pathogen prevention. Describe physical and hormonal changes that take place during adolescence and their emotional effects. Describe positive ways to deal with physical and emotional changes.
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PH.9

PH.10

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Health and Personal Hygiene Indicators, Cont.

PH.11 Explain how adolescence relationships with their families can change. Identify positive ways to reduce stress.

PH.12

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Sf.1

Personal Safety Indicators

Develop an emergency plan for home use (power outage, severe storm, robbery, fire etc.) Describe how to find help in an emergency Identify ways to make your home a safer place (smoke detectors, proper electric safety, poison control, preventing falls, avoiding cuts..). Identify ways to be safer outside the home (weather safety, travel safety, car safety, water safety..). Identify things to do to avoid personal assault.

Personal Safety: Text/Reference

A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Sections 9 Passes Edge, By Donna R Weaver & David R. Barkholz. LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Sections:Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Card Decks for Independent Living Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 8 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 22-24 Safety Smart-1Videos: Part 1 How to be Safe at Home, Part 2 How to be Safe as a Pedestrian, Part 3 How to be Safe Using Transportation, Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities, REMC #106429 Safety Smart -2, Videos: Part 4 How to Use Fire Department Resources, Part 5 How to Contact and Interact with Police, Part 6 How to Access Free Health Care, Part 7 How to Get Help from the Pharmacy, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities, REMC #106430

Sf.2

Sf.3

Sf.4

Sf.5

Sf.6

List things you can do that can help avoid accidents.

Sf.7

Define identity theft.

Sf.8

List ways to protect against identity theft.

Sf.9

List ways to handle money safely.

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SS.1

Social Skills Indicators

List personal feelings.

Social Skills: Text/Reference

Steps to Self-Determination, By Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman Character Education, By Lori Wiley Building A Positive Self-Concept, By Majorie Jacobs, Blossom Turk, Elizabeth Horn LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Living Skills Personal-Social Skills Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight, Chapter 3, 6, 8, 10 Building Assets Together, by Jolene Roehlkepartain Card Decks for Independent Living The Struggle To Be Strong, Edited by Al Desetta and Sybil Wolin Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 19-25 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 9-13 People Smart 1 - Videos, Part 1: How to Meet People, Part 2: How to Turn an Acquaintance Into a Friend, Part 3: How to Deepen a Friendship, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities REMC #106431 People Smart 2 - Videos, Part 4: How to Mistake Friendliness for Friendship, Part 5: How to Avoid Getting Into Trouble with Strangers, Part 6: How to be Attractive to the Opposite Sex, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities, REMC #106432

SS.2

List body language that identifies how a person feels. Keep a journal of personal feelings and what was the cause and effect of those feelings. Describe beliefs that are important to you.

SS.3

SS.4

SS.5

List the steps in wise decision making.

SS.6

Explain how people use their beliefs to make decisions.

SS.7

List the many meanings of the word character .

SS.8

List ten positive and ten negative character traits. List how to demonstrate 5 positive character traits at school, at home and in the community. Describe the difference between universal and personal values (universal is something that we all agree on - be kind to animals: personal is something that we do not all agree on - love animals)
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SS.9

SS.10

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Social Skills Indicators, Cont.

Social Skills: Text/Reference, Cont.

Date Smart 1 Videos Part 1 The Art of Saying No, Part 2 How to Practice Abstinence, Part 3 How to Protect Your Boundaries, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities Date Smart 2 Videos Part 4: How Girls Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble, Part 5: How Guys Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble Part 6: Understanding the Opposite Sex, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities, REMC #106434 Being With People 1 & 2 Videos (8 video set) REMC # 106436 &106437 Mind Your Manners Videos 5 part video program for Developmentally Disabled, with comprehensive Teachers Guide REMC #106438

SS.11

Describe self using adjectives, nouns, and verbs.

SS.12

List the effects of negative self-talk.

SS.13

List the effects of praise on one-self. List appropriate ways to respond to criticism and/or rejection. List appropriate ways to express confidence in oneself.

SS.14

SS.15

SS.16

List influences on his/her character.

SS.17

List questions to ask yourself when choosing friends.

SS.18

Give examples of positive and negative peer pressure. Explain ways to tell the difference between positive and negative peer pressure. Give examples of ways to resist negative peer pressure.

SS.19

SS.20

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SS.21

Social Skills Indicators, Cont.

List body language clues that identifies when someone is being an active listener. Describe active listening. List reasons why and how communication sometimes fails. Practice verbal strategies for resolving interpersonal conflict. Define respect and list how disrespectful behavior affects the school, community, and home climate. Identify personal and property rights of others

SS.22

SS.23

SS.24

SS.25

SS.26

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G/T.1

Setting Goals and Time Management Indicators

Describe how our priorities affect our goals.

Setting Goals and Time Management: Text/Reference

Steps to Self-Determination, By Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman Character Education, By Lori Wiley, Part 5&6 Building A Positive Self-Concept, By Majorie Jacobs, Blossom Turk, Elizabeth Horn, Chapter 4 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight, Chapter 2&5 Self-Directed IEP Video- ChoiceMaker Instructional Series, Teachers Manual, 2 videos, Self-Directed IEP Student Workbook, REMC #106221 ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Videos- Taking Action, video, teachers lesson plans, student worksheets, REMC#106297

G/T.2

Explain why having goals is important.

G/T.3

Identify goals that are specific and realistic. Describe the difference between a short-term and a longterm goal. Write an action plan to meet a goal.

G/T.4

G/T.5

G/T.6

Create a daily schedule to manage your time.

G/T.7

Use a daily planner to record assignments and activities.

G/T.8

Explain ways to avoid wasting time when studying. List ways to use time management skills and ways to prioritize tasks to be a productive employee. List ways to use time management skills and ways to prioritize tasks to run a house hold.

G/T.9

G/T.10

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Area: Career/Employment
This area focuses on the development of a career pathway and related classes and training. It includes work related behaviors and seeking of actual employment. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Focus, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Freshman Connection, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment Strengths:

Date
CE.1

Career Exploration Indicators

Describe the difference between a career and a job.

Career Exploration: Text/Reference

CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Young Persons Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dev. By: Jis Publishing Young Persons Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job, By Michael J Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. MacDonald Finding a Job is a Job, by Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy. Section 1,2,3

CE.2

Describe ways to learn about careers, required training, employment availability and salary range. Take a career interest inventory and list top three career choices.

CE.3

CE.4

Complete an EDP and update it annually.

Job Power - Choose Your Career, By Jurg Oppliger Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 4-5 ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Videos- Choosing Employment Goals, video, teacher lesson plans, student worksheets, REMC #106299 Occupational Information Network O*NET OnLine, http://online.onetcenter.org

CE.5

List several needs that a job can meet (financial, social, intellectual, ...) Make a list of skills, interests, and personal qualities that would help you in certain careers.

CE.6

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WS.1

Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators

List how to find a job (newspaper, Michigan Works, employment agency, personal contacts....) List personal qualities employers require (timeliness, honesty, integrity, self-motivated..) Describe the kinds of information found on a resume and in a cover letter and create both. List the dos and donts of resume writing.

Career/Work Skill Preparation: Text/Reference

Local News Paper, Michigan Works, MRS, Phone Book A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Published by Independent Living Resources, Inc. Sections 2-3 Passes Edge, By Donna R Weaver & David R. Barkholz. (Also in REMC #106426) LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Young Persons Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job, By Michael J Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. MacDonald Finding a Job is a Job, by Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy. Section 4,5,6,7 150 Ways to Keep Your Job, by Nancy Lobb Job Survival: How to Adjust to the Workplace and Keep Your Job, by Dixie Lee Wight Adolescent Independent Living Volume II Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 22-27, 41-45 Job Power - Master the Job Search, by Jurg Oppliger Job Power - Ace the Interview, by Jurg Oppliger Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILRinc, Section 5 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 44-49

WS.2

WS.3

WS.4

WS.5

Describe who a proper reference would be for a job application. Describe how to obtain permission to use an individual as a reference and proper etiquette to thank the individual. Describe the importance of a good school transcript and attendance records. Complete a "pocket portfolio to aid in filling out applications. Explain how to fill out and define the different sections of a job application.

WS.6

WS.7

WS.8

WS.9

WS.10 List and define job benefits.

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Career/Work Skill Preparation Indicators, Cont.

WS.11 List examples of common questions asked at interviews and ways to answer them.

Career/Work Skill Preparation: Text/Reference, Cont.

Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 32-38 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 14-19, 30-34 Job Smart - Video 1- How to Avoid Staying Unemployed, Video 2 - How to Avoid Irritating Your Co-Workers, Video 3 - How to Avoid Irritating Your Boss, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities REMC#106427 Job Smart - 2 Videos , Part 4 How to get a Promotion, Part 5, How to Avoid Getting Fired, Part 6, How to Avoid Getting Hurt, Includes Teachers Guide and Activities REMC #106428 First Job Survival Series Video sets 1- Preparing for the Workday, 2- Workplace Manners and Boundaries, 3- Learning and Doing the Job, 4- No Whining, No Excuses, 5- Integrity at Work, 6- The Interview. All are sets of 3 or more videos with Teachers Guides. REMC #106439 thru #106444

WS.12 List the does and donts of interviewing. WS.13 Practice interview skills in a mock situation. WS.14 Describe how to dress for success. WS.15 Explain ways to do well on the first day of work. List the types of information found in an employee handbook. Identify ways problem solving skills are used in the workplace.

WS.16

WS.17

WS.18 Complete a job safety course (PASSES EDGE). WS.19 Describe what MIOSA does and employers legal responsibilities to their employees.

WS.20 List 10 ways to gain an employers trust. WS.21 Explain how to handle a job review. WS.22 Describe how to ask for a promotion or raise.

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Post Secondary Education and/or Training Indicators

Identify what to consider in setting long-term career goals that are specific and realistic. Develop a career plan to meet long- term career goals (EDP). Research training opportunities in a/your chosen career field. Collect information on desired employment and career interest for adult life beyond college and/or post secondary vocational training. Complete college four year preparation check list (College Folder). List information on continuing and adult education opportunities. List sources for continued educational/psychological growth.

Post Secondary Education and/or Training: Text/Reference

CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Occupational Guidance and Preparation Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 4 Transition to Postsecondary Learning - 47 min Video, Discussion Guide, Self-Advocacy Handbook, Student book REMC#106200

Ed.1

Ed.2

Ed.3

Ed.4

Ed.5

Ed.6

Ed.7

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Area: Community Experiences/Responsible Independent Citizens

Indicators listed in this area prepare students to participate in community life as independently possible. Classes to address indicators: Transition, Life Skills, Health, Independent Living, Focus, Family Living, Personal Finance, Personal Adjustment, Government

Strengths:

Date
C.1

Citizenship Indicators
Identify major responsibilities of citizens.

Citizenship: Text/Reference
A Pocket Guide To Independent Living, By Sheila J. Carter, Published by Independent Living Resources, Inc. Sections 2 LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills & Personal-Social Skills Character Education, By Lori Wiley, Part 3&4 Building Assets Together, by Jolene Roehlkepartain What Are My Rights? By Thomas A. Jacobs Things to Know About Community Resources - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball Build Your Own Roots & Records Book , Developed by ILR, Section 1-2 Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 55-60 Blue Brochure - Transition To Adult Services & Community Life, by Berrien County Transition Council

C.2

Identify the purpose of government Identify the branches of government, their functions, and one major official of each branch of government. List the dates for primary and general elections and list the different ways to register to vote. List reasons why voting is important.

C.3

C.4

C.5

C.6

Describe ways to learn about political candidates.

C.7

List the different taxes an individual is required to pay. List the reasons to have a social security card (when and where is it required to present card).
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C.8

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C.9

Citizenship Indicators, Cont.

List why tax revenues are required by a society.

C.10

Describe a jury summons. Explain what an individual is required to do if they receive a jury summons. Describe volunteer opportunities in the community and why volunteerism is important to a society. Locate sources of help in the telephone book. Identify community resources such as library, post office, county building, Secretary of State, ... Explain how to find out which government agency deals with a certain problem. Give examples of services offered in the community (food stamps, MRS, CMH...). Identify how to obtain a state ID. Describe how, when, where, and who registers for Selective Service. Identify basic rights when being questioned by law enforcement officials.
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C.11

C.12

C.13

C.14

C.15

C.16

C.17

C.18

C.19

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C.20

Citizenship Indicators, Cont.

Locate resources where one can acquire legal aid.

C.21

Identify actions to take when a crime has been witnessed.

C.22

List basic civil rights.

C.23

Identify the purpose of government.

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Recreation and Leisure Indicators

R/L.1 Locate sources of entertainment in the telephone book.

Recreation and Leisure: Text/Reference

Recreation and Leisure Guide (In BCISD Transition Manual, Phone book) CEI - The Career Exploration Inventory, By John J. Liptak LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills &Personal-Social Skills Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 4 Things to Know About Community Resources - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball, Lessons: 21-2223-24 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 39-45

R/L.2 Locate maps in the telephone book. List recreation and leisure activities that are related to your career goals.

R/L.3

R/L.4 List activities appropriate to each season of the year. List recreational facilities and equipment in your community. List ways in which recreation affects both your physical and mental health.

R/L.5

R/L.6

R/L.7 Identify qualities of good sportsmanship. Use internet resources to acquire maps to specific locations.

R/L.8

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T/T.1

Travel/Transportation Indicators
Identify city/county transportation options in the community.

Travel/Transportation: Text/Reference
LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach. By Donn E. Brolin, Daily Living Skills Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her?, by Betty R. Frandsen Chapter 8 Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, by Kent P. Frandsen, Chapter 4, 7 Things to Know About Cars and Driving - Life Skills Literacy, by Richard S. Kimball

T/T.2 Explain how to obtain a drivers license or permit.

T/T.3 Describe a responsible driver. Describe general car maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, changing anti-freeze...)

T/T.4

Adolescent Independent Living Volume I Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages 38-43 Adolescent Independent Living Volume III Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-13, 46-53 Adolescent Independent Living Volume IV Ten Group Activities, by ILR, Pages: 4-8

T/T.5 Identify pros and cons of purchasing a car.

T/T.6 Identify pros and cons of leasing a car.

T/T.7 Explain how to choose a car. List all costs related to owning a car (insurance, repairs, maintenance, gas.....)

T/T.8

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2005-06 Materials

Item
150 Ways to Keep Your Job By: Nancy Lobb 2002

Publisher
J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com

Distributor
Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com

Build Your Own Roots and Records Book Dev. By: Independent Living Resources, Inc

Building a Positive Self-Concept By: Marjorie Jacobs, Blossom Turk, & Elizabeth Horn 1997

Building Assets Together By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com Search Institute The Bankers Building 615 First Ave, NE Suite 125 Minneapolis, MN 55413 1-800-888-7828 www.search-institute.org

Card Decks for Independent Living

Independent Living Resources, Inc 411 Andrews Rd, Ste 230 Durham, NC 27705 1-800-820-0001 www.ilrinc.com
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Career Exploration Inventory (CEI) 2nd Edition By: John Liptak, Ed.D. 2001

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Character Education By: Lori Wiley

Drugo Drug Education Game

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Employment Package 150 Ways to Keep Your Job; Finding a Job is a Job; Young Persons Guide to Getting & Keeping a Good Job; Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job; Job Power Series: Master the Job Search, Ace the Interview, Choose Your Career Finding a Job is a Job By: Patricia Newyear & Janet Malloy 2002

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Group Facilitators Package: Set of 5 Card Decks; IL Group Activities (Vol. I-IV); Building Assets Together; Drugo; CEI; Building a Positive Self-Concept

Independent Living Group Activities Vol. I: Ten Activities Vol. II: Seven Activities Vol. III: Seven Activities Vol. IV: Seven Activities 2000 Job Power Ace the Interview By: Jurg Oppliger 2002 J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com J. Weston Walch 321 Valley St P.O. Box 658 Portland, ME 04104 1-800-341-6094 www.walch.com Jist Publishing 8902 Otis Ave Indianapolis, IN 46216 800-648-JIST (5478) www.jist.com email: info@jist.com
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Job Power Choose Your Career By: Jurg Oppliger 2002

Job Power Master the Job Search By: Jurg Oppliger 2002

Job Power Series Ace the Interview, Choose Your Career, & Master the Job Search By: Jurg Oppliger 2002

Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job Instructor By: Dixie Lee Wright 2000

Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job Student By: Dixie Lee Wright 2000

LCCE, Life Centered Career Education: a competency based approach By: Donn E Brolin

Life Skills Literacy Series: Things To Know About: Housing, Cars and Driving, Personal Paperwork, Community Resources, Medicine and Health, Spending and Saving Money My Cash The Little Cash Management Workbook By: Maureen Dolan Rosen 2004 Passes Edge By: Donna R. Weaver & David R. Barkholz Pocket Guide to Independent Living Leader/Teachers Guide By: Sheila Carter, M.Ed.

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Pocket Guide to Independent Living Student By: Sheila Carter, M.Ed.

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Poetry 4 Ya Mind! By: Lee H. White 4/1/2000

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Putting It Together Dev. By: Independent Living Resources, Inc

Steps to Self-Determination: A Curriculum to Help Adolescents Learning to Achieve Their Goals By: Sharon Field & Alan Hoffman 1996 Struggle to Be Strong By: Al Desetta & Wolin 3/1/2000

Things To Know About Cars and Driving By: Richard S. Kimball 1998

Things To Know About Community Resources By: Richard S. Kimball 2001

Things To Know About Housing By: Richard S. Kimball 2000

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Things To Know About Medicine and Health By: Richard S. Kimball 1999

Things To Know About Personal Paperwork By: Richard S. Kimball 2000

Things To Know About Spending and Saving Money By: Richard S. Kimball 1998

What Are My Rights? By: Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D. 10/1/1999

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Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him? By: Kent P. Frandsen 4/1/2003

Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her? By: Betty R. Frandsen 3/1/2003

Young Persons Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Data Minder By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald 6/1/2000

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Young Persons Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Instructor By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald 6/1/2000 Young Persons Guide to Getting and Keeping a Good Job Student By: Michael J. Far, Marie A. Pavlicko, & Gayle O. Macdonald 6/1/2000 Young Persons Occupational Outlook Handbook Dev. By: Jist Publishing 2003

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Youth Package My Cash, Struggle to Be Strong, Poetry 4 Ya Mind!, Pocket Guide for Independent Living, Build Your Own Roots & Records Book, Wheres Mom Now That I Need Her?, Wheres Dad Now That I Need Him?, What Are My Rights

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REMC Transition Materials Available AUDIO

*No of Copies
1

Name
A Guide to Helping Students Develop Their IEP & A Students Guide to the IEP This is an Audio Cassette from NICHCY

Target Group
Secondary Special Ed One copy available Call Julie Longstreet to check it out.

VIDEO *No of Copies

1 1 1

Name
At Your IEP Meeting 9 min Open Captioned Video Being with People 1 -4 videos and teachers guide Being with People 2 -4 videos and teachers guide Lessons include: Being with Friends, Being with a Date, Being with Housemates, and Being with Authority Figures, Acquaintances and Strangers

Target Group
7-12 Special Ed REMC#106219 REMC #106436 REMC #106437 9-12+ Videos and Teachers Guides Grades 8-12 REMC #106299

ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Choosing Employment Goals This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. These lessons are designed to be used in its entirety or to be infused into existing areas teaching career development. ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Choosing Personal Goals This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. The lessons are designed to help students reflect on their experiences, draw conclusions about themselves, and learn about community opportunities.
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Grades 6-12

REMC#106298

1 of Each

Cooperative Living Program: Cooperative living skills are broadly defined as the skills that facilitate living and getting along with others. Home of Your Own was extensively field-tested and proven effective in teaching people with developmental disabilities the social skills needed to share a room or apartment. 32 video scenarios of modeled solutions, along with discussion and role-playing activities will teach your students the social skills they need to successfully live with others. Date Smart-1 uses a realistic approach to teach students how to support the choice for abstinence. Part-1 The Art of Saying No 20 min video, Part 2 How to Practice Abstinence, 37 min video, Part 3 How to Protect Your Boundaries 32 min video Date Smart-2 teaches students how to control their emotions and avoid impulsive reactions to intimate situations. Part 4 How Girls Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble 45 min video, Part 5 How Guys Can Avoid Getting Into Trouble, 33 min video, Part 6 Understanding the Opposite Sex 22 min video. First Job Survival Skills Series No#1-6: No#1 Preparing for the Workday-3 videos No#2 Workplace Manners and Boundaries-3 videos No#3 Learning and Doing the Job -3 videos No#4 No Whining, No Excuses 3 videos No#5 Integrity at Work 3 videos No#6 The Interview Getting Your Foot in the Door-3 videos Job Smart-1 teaches behaviors and basics of getting a job, getting along with co-workers and satisfying the boss. The Stanfield Comedy Players keep students laughing while they model incorrect and Job Smart behavior in classic life situations: Part 1 How to Avoid Staying Unemployed 30 min video, Part 2, How to Avoid Irritating Your Co-Workers 30 min video, Part 3, How to Avoid Irritating Your Boss 30 min video Job Smart-2 teaches students can do work habits with humorous how to and how not to examples. It shows how to approach work with a level of enthusiasm that will gain respect and earn promotions. Also focuses on essential job safety skills. Part 4: How to get a Promotion 30 min video, Part 5: How to Avoid Getting Fired 30 min video, Part 6: How to Avoid Getting Hurt 30 min video
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9-12+ Developmentally Disabled

REMC #106435 4 Videos and Teachers Guide Grades 9-12 REMC #106433 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities Grades 9-12 REMC #106434 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities Grades 9-12 REMC #106439 REMC #106440 REMC #106441 REMC #106442 REMC #106443 REMC #106444 All are Video sets with Teachers Guides Grades 9-12 REMC #106427 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities

Grades 9-12 REMC #106428 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities

Mind Your Manners In addition to learning the specific rules of the road for interacting appropriately with others, your students will also see that the essence of good manners is based on concern and thoughtfulness toward others. 5 part video program

Grade 9-12+ Developmentally Disabled REMC #106438 5 part video program with comprehensive teachers guide
Grades 9-12 REMC #106445 Videos and Teachers Guide

Money Smart -1 focuses on careful budgeting, smart shopping and wise spending. Students learn the basics of stretching a dollar and using $ sense. Comparison shopping, looking for discounts and wise use of credit cards are emphasized. Part 1: How to Avoid Compulsive Shopping, 40 min video, Part 2: How to avoid Being a Spendthrift, 40 min video, Part 3: How to Be a Savvy Shopper, 40 min video Money Smart -2 teaches students how to keep their hard-earned dollars by avoiding the most common budget busters. Theyll also learn how to steer clear of scams and con artists, as well as how to plan ahead and allow for financial emergencies. Part 4: How to Avoid Blowing Your Budget, 40 min video, Part 5 How to Avoid Being Duped and Scammed, 40 min video, Part 6 How to be Safe While Shopping, 30 min video Passes Edge Job Safety Program This material goes with the Passes Edge Safety Program. This set contains a notebook of overheads and the following videos: Safety Attitudes and Practices (Humorous Version), The Training, Proper Lifting: Why Take Risks, Personal Protection Equipment, Safety Orientation for High School Students

Grades 9-12 REMC #106426 Videos and Teachers Guide Grades 9-12 REMC #106450

How to Study for Tests Three half hour video tapes by Judy W. Wood, Ph.D. on how to take notes, how to study for tests, and how to make home work easier The SAALE Model for Reaching The Hard To Teach Notebook by Judy W. Wood, Ph.D. People Smart-1 students will learn the 10 best ways to meet people, how to distinguish between an acquaintance and a real friend, and what to do to maintain a good relationship. Part -1 How to Meet People 30 min video, Part-2 How to Turn an Acquaintance Into a Friend 40 min video, Part-3 How to Deepen a Friendship
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Video and Overheads *Teachers Guide given out at m&m day training. Grades: Upper Elementary & Middle School

1 2

Grades: Middle & Secondary

Grades 9-12 REMC #106431 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities

People Smart -2 Helps students learn the difference between trust and gullibility and that niceness does not always mean goodness. This program focuses on teaching students who and when to trust, and how to recognize and deal with people who dont care about their best interests. Part-4 How to Mistake Friendliness for Friendship, 60 min video, Part 5 How to Avoid Getting Into Trouble With Strangers, 30 min video, Part 6 How to be Attractive to the Opposite Sex, 60 min video

Grades 9-12 REMC #106432 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities

Safety Smart-1 teaches students Not Smart and Safety Smart ways to avoid lifes daily hazards and pitfalls at home, on the job and on the streets. Part 1, How to be Safe at Home 30 min video, Part 2 How to be Safe as a Pedestrian 30 min video, Part 3 How to be Safe Using Transportation 30 min video Safety Smart-2 Students learn to recognize what to do if an accident does occur: when its an emergency, what community agency to contact and how to explain their immediate situation to authorities. Also alerts students to the accessibility of free medical information. Part 4 How to Use Fire Department Resources 18 min video, Part 5 How to Contact and Interact with Police 20 min video, Part 6 How to Access Free Health Care 14 min video, Part 7 How to Get Help from the Pharmacy 14 min video ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Self-Directed IEP Teachers Manual, 2 videos both Open Captioned one 17 min, one 7 min Self-Directed IEP Student Workbook Best Practices: Student Involvement in the Transition Process 21:44 min Open Captioned, Video

Grades 9-12 REMC #106429 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities

Grades 9-12

REMC #106430 Videos, Teachers Guide and Activities Secondary Special Ed REMC #106221 Special Ed Teachers, Administrators, Parents Special Ed Students REMC#106220

ChoiceMaker Instructional Series Taking Action This module consists of a student video, teacher lesson plans, and student worksheets. These lessons are designed to teach students to plan how they will attain their goals Transition to Postsecondary Learning 47 min Video, Discussion Guide, Self-Advocacy Handbook, Student book
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Grades 6-12 REMC#106297 Secondary Special Ed One copy available Call Julie Longstreet to check it out