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OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center 2013 -14 Program Narrative <br />demonstrates our efforts and commitment to help youth who are basic skills deficient improve their <br />literacy /numeracy skills. <br />2. What other methods /assessments aside from the TABE test will be used to determine the <br />improvement of the youth's Iiteracy /numeracy skills? As previously stated, the TABE test will be used to <br />determine the specific Literaey/Numeracy needs of the participants and how to navigate the tutoring sessions <br />for each. OCCTAC will also work closely with SAUSD Special Education TPP (Transition Partnership <br />Program) staff to attain Individualized Education Plans for those youth with disabilities and determine how we <br />can best accommodate them. This information will aid the Case Manager and other WIA staff in the <br />determining effective placements for each youth, and it will also provide a guide in their educational /academic <br />goals. <br />B. Attain Employment or Enter Post - Secondary Education (65 %) <br />1. How will your program ensure that youth will attain employment or enter post- secondary <br />education? OCCTAC has demonstrated commitment in helping WIA youth attain employment or enter post- <br />secondary education as evidenced in last year's outcomes (81%)l In summary, OCCTAC case manager and the <br />career counselor will continue to meet regularly with the WIA participants to ensure at least 65% of placements <br />in employment or education. During these meetings youth are provided with career guidance (e.g. educational <br />Programs, college application, FAFSA completion, etc.) and job skills training (e.g. customer service, phone <br />etiquette, etc.). Moreover, the case manager and counselor assists youth with job leads, resume writing, <br />interview preparation, and other job readiness skills. As stated above, OCCTAC has demonstrated <br />commitment in helping WIA youth attain employment or enter post - secondary education as evidenced in last <br />year's outcomes (81 %)! Please see prior outcomes section XII that demonstrates our efforts and commitment to <br />ensure that youth will attain employment or enter post - secondary education. <br />2. Describe the steps /schedule /timeline that will take place to accomplish this goal. As mentioned <br />previously, in order for participants to get the full benefit of our program and each component offered, WIA <br />participants are required to commit to at least 6 months of training and work experience. It is understood that <br />many WIA participants have demanding circumstances in their lives, which, often dictate their ability to <br />maintain their established training and work schedule. However, the OCCTAC staff is committed in supporting <br />WIA participants' efforts towards achieving their educational and career goals. The frequency of program <br />activities is shown below in Table 2. Please see below the frequency and type of program activities that vary <br />daily, weekly and monthly. <br />TABLE 2: Frequency of Program Activities & OCCTAC/ WIA Staff Interaction <br />Daily /sWeekly Activities <br />BoMonthly Activities <br />MoritNly'Activtes <br />Emphasis: Career Training Skills, <br />Emphasis: Employability /Job <br />Emphasis: Life Skills and <br />Tutoring & Work Experience <br />Skills & Career Goals <br />Leadership Training <br />Attend daily educational /career training <br />Meet with Case Manager at least <br />Participate at least once a month in life- <br />skills in order to complete state certified <br />twice a month to discuss goals, <br />skills sessions or leadership training <br />programs; Administrative Assistant <br />progress, performance levels, <br />provided by the counselor and /or when <br />Certificate or Mental Health <br />and learn job skills, <br />necessary referred to a licensed MFT for <br />Paraprofessional Worker (Class is taught <br />services. <br />Monday — Thursday, 2 his. each day) <br />Meet with Literacy and Math Coach to <br />Meet with the Educational and <br />Participate once a month in a social/ support <br />receive weekly tutoring in academic/ <br />Career Counselor to discuss <br />group with other participants, staff & guest <br />basic skills. <br />educational and career goals and <br />speakers. <br />Participate in weekly educational and <br />pursue higher education <br />career training skills with OCCTAC staff <br />programs or enroll in another <br />to engage in work experience with WIA <br />certificate program outside of <br />and other non -WIA support staff at the <br />OCCTAC. <br />center. <br />1=Z §Pa 362 15 <br />