Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Work Skills/Employment Skills/Daily Living Skills
Students will spend their time in Daily Living Skills, Work Skills and Employment Skills focusing on gaining independence through real-world tasks. Tasks will be varied and individualized based on student interests and strengths. Student performance may be evaluated in both the school and community settings.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
August/September 2019
Students will spend their time in Daily Living Skills, Work Skills and Employment Skills focusing on gaining independence through real-world tasks. Tasks will be varied and individualized based on student interests and strengths. Student performance may be evaluated in both the school and community settings.
Monday, April 29, 2019
May 2019
The topic of basic laundry care is presented in this month's unit titled, "Clean and Green."
The unit lessons will provide lessons and activities for understanding the basics of laundry care, including laundry practices
that help to protect our Earth. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they
receive training in the steps of doing laundry, from pre-treating stains and sorting clothes, to reading care tags and properly
putting clothes away. Understanding the basics of laundry care and green laundry options are important concepts that are
emphasized throughout this month’s unit.
The topic stories address the two main topics of this unit; laundry routines and green laundry skills. The first story takes place in a laundromat and outlines the many steps that are involved in basic laundry care. Laundry skills, laundry products and how to care for different types of clothes are addressed in this story. The second story introduces green laundry habits by following a young woman that is preparing to teach green laundry activities at the nature center where she works. This story takes a closer look at how changing your laundry habits can help protect the Earth. The three articles provide more information on laundry skills and allow learners to practice important laundry skills, like reading care tags and selecting laundry products that meet their needs and preferences.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity for young adults to use their understanding of laundry care while solving practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed. Daily living skills involving cooking are part of a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday scenarios where laundry care is involved.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
The topic stories address the two main topics of this unit; laundry routines and green laundry skills. The first story takes place in a laundromat and outlines the many steps that are involved in basic laundry care. Laundry skills, laundry products and how to care for different types of clothes are addressed in this story. The second story introduces green laundry habits by following a young woman that is preparing to teach green laundry activities at the nature center where she works. This story takes a closer look at how changing your laundry habits can help protect the Earth. The three articles provide more information on laundry skills and allow learners to practice important laundry skills, like reading care tags and selecting laundry products that meet their needs and preferences.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity for young adults to use their understanding of laundry care while solving practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed. Daily living skills involving cooking are part of a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday scenarios where laundry care is involved.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
Friday, March 29, 2019
April 2019
The topic of making good decisions is presented in this month's unit titled, "What to Do, What to
Do". The unit lessons will provide tools and a process for making effective decisions including activities in the Transition Passport:
Personal Life/Making Decisions. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they
receive training in thinking through the good and bad consequences that can happen with the choices they make and the
importance of learning from our mistakes. Understanding what can affect our decisions and reflecting on our decisions are
important skills.
The unit stories help young adults learn about the importance of having a process to make good decisions. The first story stresses the importance of thinking about the good and the bad that can happen before making a decision. A young man wants to be a good worker, and has learned that a good worker is always on time. When he realizes that he missed the bus, he makes a quick decision that gets him in trouble.
The second story follows a young man that forgets to pick up soda, and decides to bring wine coolers to his class party instead. The emphasis of this story is on learning from our mistakes and asking for help when making a decision. Three articles offer more information and practice activities that will assist our young adults in making effective decisions.
Regular monthly lessons are provided, which offer the opportunity to practice good decision-making skills while solving practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed. Daily living skills involved in cooking, including shopping for ingredients and following a recipe, are also part of a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday scenarios where using effective decision-making skills is emphasized.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
The unit stories help young adults learn about the importance of having a process to make good decisions. The first story stresses the importance of thinking about the good and the bad that can happen before making a decision. A young man wants to be a good worker, and has learned that a good worker is always on time. When he realizes that he missed the bus, he makes a quick decision that gets him in trouble.
The second story follows a young man that forgets to pick up soda, and decides to bring wine coolers to his class party instead. The emphasis of this story is on learning from our mistakes and asking for help when making a decision. Three articles offer more information and practice activities that will assist our young adults in making effective decisions.
Regular monthly lessons are provided, which offer the opportunity to practice good decision-making skills while solving practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed. Daily living skills involved in cooking, including shopping for ingredients and following a recipe, are also part of a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday scenarios where using effective decision-making skills is emphasized.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
March 2019
The topic of first aid as presented in this month's unit titled, "Ouch, That Hurts!" The unit
lessons cover various aspects of dealing with injuries including activities in the Transition Passport: Daily Living/Safety. As we
assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive training in taking care of
themselves and others at home and in the workplace. It is important to understand how to treat minor injuries with first aid as
well as when a situation is an emergency and requires more help.
The unit topic stories help young adults learn about first aid and emergency procedures. The first story shows how quickly an emergency can arise. Two friends take a walk in the woods on a sunny day. When one of the friends is seriously injured, the other must act quickly to get help. What to say to a 911 operator, and the importance of staying calm during an emergency are emphasized. The second story follows a young man as he experiences a series of minor accidents at home. The emphasis of this story is on what to do for a minor injury as well as prevention measures that should be taken to avoid accidents in the future. Three articles further define first aid and emergency procedures.
Regular monthly lessons are provided with a focus on practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed using real-life scenarios and situations. Daily living skills involved in cooking, including shopping for ingredients and following a recipe are also part of a regular cooking lesson. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday communication scenarios. This month’s everyday communication scenario introduces strategies for compromising when a disagreement occurs.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
The unit topic stories help young adults learn about first aid and emergency procedures. The first story shows how quickly an emergency can arise. Two friends take a walk in the woods on a sunny day. When one of the friends is seriously injured, the other must act quickly to get help. What to say to a 911 operator, and the importance of staying calm during an emergency are emphasized. The second story follows a young man as he experiences a series of minor accidents at home. The emphasis of this story is on what to do for a minor injury as well as prevention measures that should be taken to avoid accidents in the future. Three articles further define first aid and emergency procedures.
Regular monthly lessons are provided with a focus on practical math and money skills. Banking and budgeting are addressed using real-life scenarios and situations. Daily living skills involved in cooking, including shopping for ingredients and following a recipe are also part of a regular cooking lesson. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting social trivia and everyday communication scenarios. This month’s everyday communication scenario introduces strategies for compromising when a disagreement occurs.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Monday, February 4, 2019
February 2019
This month’s unit focuses on one of the topic of Getting Along With Others. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary
that they receive training in getting along with other people in a variety of relationships. The unit provides a focus on how
relationships are different and how our behavior should reflect these differences.
The unit stories help young adults learn about how to get along with others. The first Topic Story follows a young man who begins his first job. He has the skills needed to do the job, but understands that his social skills are just as important as his job skills. The story emphasizes appropriate ways to treat co-workers, supervisors and customers. The second Topic Story addresses the social skills that are used when meeting new people. Three articles further explore how to get along with others as each focuses on different types of relationships. Close relationships, work relationships, friendships and interactions with acquaintances and strangers are covered. The aligned activities cover socially acceptable interactions, including understanding when trust has been lost, sending appropriate text messages and following community rules.
Other monthly lessons support practical application of math concepts with content that addresses time calculation, money problems, banking and budgeting. Realistic content and practical application are emphasized in these lessons. Social skills are stressed using a monthly calendar of social trivia as well as communication scenarios that supplement the unit topic.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Positive attitudes on the job are addressed with simple, realistic scenarios that present examples of how to interact with co-workers and supervisors.
The unit stories help young adults learn about how to get along with others. The first Topic Story follows a young man who begins his first job. He has the skills needed to do the job, but understands that his social skills are just as important as his job skills. The story emphasizes appropriate ways to treat co-workers, supervisors and customers. The second Topic Story addresses the social skills that are used when meeting new people. Three articles further explore how to get along with others as each focuses on different types of relationships. Close relationships, work relationships, friendships and interactions with acquaintances and strangers are covered. The aligned activities cover socially acceptable interactions, including understanding when trust has been lost, sending appropriate text messages and following community rules.
Other monthly lessons support practical application of math concepts with content that addresses time calculation, money problems, banking and budgeting. Realistic content and practical application are emphasized in these lessons. Social skills are stressed using a monthly calendar of social trivia as well as communication scenarios that supplement the unit topic.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Positive attitudes on the job are addressed with simple, realistic scenarios that present examples of how to interact with co-workers and supervisors.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
January 2019
This month's unit's stories help young adults learn about safety through instruction about routine and appropriate use of
household appliances and tools. The first story shows how a young woman learns about making simple home
repairs alongside her grandfather. Basic household tools are introduced in this story. The second story focuses on
safety rules that must be followed when completing household tasks, like cooking or cleaning. In this story, a brother
and a sister surprise their mother by completing her daily list of chores while adhering to simple safety rules. Each
story is followed by comprehension questions that address key points and help facilitate discussion. Three articles
further explore home safety issues by providing information about calling a professional for large home repairs, using
household tools safely and establishing a cleaning routine. Each article is followed by an activity designed to
emphasize important content.
Other monthly lessons support practical application of math concepts with content that addresses time calculation, money problems, banking and budgeting. Realistic content and practical application are emphasized in these lessons. Social skills are stressed using a monthly calendar of social trivia as well as communication scenarios. This month addresses how to be a good listener.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Positive attitudes on the job are addressed with simple, realistic scenarios that present examples of how to interact with co-workers and supervisors.
Other monthly lessons support practical application of math concepts with content that addresses time calculation, money problems, banking and budgeting. Realistic content and practical application are emphasized in these lessons. Social skills are stressed using a monthly calendar of social trivia as well as communication scenarios. This month addresses how to be a good listener.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Positive attitudes on the job are addressed with simple, realistic scenarios that present examples of how to interact with co-workers and supervisors.
December 2018
Daily Living Skills - Students will continue to practice the skills necessary to live independently, including household maintenance, food prep and personal hygiene.
Work Skills - Students will continue to practice work skills in simulated situations in classroom, throughout the school building and in the community.
Functional Math - Students will continue to practice functional math skills, including time and money.
November 2018
Daily Living Skills - Students will continue to practice the skills necessary to live independently, including household maintenance, food prep and personal hygiene.
Work Skills - Students will continue to practice work skills in simulated situations in classroom, throughout the school building and in the community.
Functional Math - Students will continue to practice functional math skills, including time and money.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
October 2018
The topic of nutrition as presented in this month’s unit titled, “Nutrition: A Healthy Me.” The
unit provides lessons and activities about the importance of having a balanced diet and exercise including activities in the
Transition Passport: Daily Living/Health evaluation tools. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it
is necessary that they receive training in nutrition and exercise skills. Healthy living skills begin with making a plan, knowing
your responsibilities and having the right tools. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to learn about how
to make good food choices and include regular exercise for a healthy lifestyle.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of good nutrition and exercise for a healthy life. In the first story, Emily and Kyle make different choices when eating at a buffet restaurant. Kyle learns that just because you can eat all you want doesn’t mean you should. In the second story, Kyle explores different options for exercise. He finds that going to a gym is not fun for him. Emily shares with Kyle how he can get exercise while having fun by playing sports and other fun activities. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about food groups, quantities and portion size, and how to make good snack choices.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to emphasize nutrition and exercise for a healthy life. Nutrition needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills involved in food and exercise are part of a regular monthly lesson offering five recipes where our young adults can practice healthy food choices in the kitchen. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to stay healthy.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is organizing a Healthy Snack Expo to raise awareness of the importance of healthy food choices for a healthy life. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of good nutrition and exercise for a healthy life. In the first story, Emily and Kyle make different choices when eating at a buffet restaurant. Kyle learns that just because you can eat all you want doesn’t mean you should. In the second story, Kyle explores different options for exercise. He finds that going to a gym is not fun for him. Emily shares with Kyle how he can get exercise while having fun by playing sports and other fun activities. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about food groups, quantities and portion size, and how to make good snack choices.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to emphasize nutrition and exercise for a healthy life. Nutrition needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills involved in food and exercise are part of a regular monthly lesson offering five recipes where our young adults can practice healthy food choices in the kitchen. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to stay healthy.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is organizing a Healthy Snack Expo to raise awareness of the importance of healthy food choices for a healthy life. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
September 2018
The topic of laws and rights is presented in this month’s unit titled,
“Understanding Laws and Rights.” The unit provides lessons and activities about individual rights to encourage
and foster as much independence as possible. This unit also includes activities in the Transition Passport: Daily
Living/ At Home/Evaluation Tools. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is
necessary that they receive training in self-advocacy skills and problem-solving skills. Self-advocacy skills begin
with knowing your rights, knowing the laws and knowing your responsibilities. This unit will provide our young
adults with the tools needed to learn how to stand up for their rights.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of understanding their personal rights. In the first story, Jasmine has a job that she likes and does well at. When a new co-worker begins harassing her at work, Jasmine struggles to decide what to do. The story follows Jasmine as she finally shares her concerns and gets the help she needs. In the second story, peer pressure is at play as a young man, Juan, is asked by a friend to steal. Juan finds the strength to say no to someone he thought was his friend. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about personal rights, rights in the community and rights at work.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and problem-solving skills. The right to spend their own money is addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills are revisited in a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes where our young adults can learn independence in the kitchen.Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to problem-solve.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is helping at a Parent Open House Reception. The activity can be role-played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of understanding their personal rights. In the first story, Jasmine has a job that she likes and does well at. When a new co-worker begins harassing her at work, Jasmine struggles to decide what to do. The story follows Jasmine as she finally shares her concerns and gets the help she needs. In the second story, peer pressure is at play as a young man, Juan, is asked by a friend to steal. Juan finds the strength to say no to someone he thought was his friend. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about personal rights, rights in the community and rights at work.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and problem-solving skills. The right to spend their own money is addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills are revisited in a regular monthly lesson, offering five recipes where our young adults can learn independence in the kitchen.Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to problem-solve.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is helping at a Parent Open House Reception. The activity can be role-played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Monday, April 2, 2018
April 2018
This unit provides lessons and activities that assist team members in making informed decisions about what they do in their free
time. This includes selecting, planning and participating in a variety of leisure activities. As we assist our young adults in the
transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive direct instruction on how to use their free time to participate in
activities that are both enjoyable and rewarding. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to identify their
interests, find and plan new activities to try and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of making well-informed decisions about leisure time activities. In the first story, a young woman finds out that having too much free time can get boring. She learns that it is important to find a healthy balance between work and play. In the second story, a young man watches his family have fun as they try new things at an amusement park. He learns that to know what he does or does not like, he must try it first! Three articles offer more information about important leisure time choices that team members must make for themselves, including how to choose and plan for the right leisure activity.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making choices. The importance of planning ahead for expenses related to free time activates is addressed in banking and budgeting lessons. Team members are given the opportunity to explore their interest in cooking as a leisure activity during the monthly recipe lesson. Community living skills related to recreation and leisure activities are the focus of the daily social trivia lesson, offering more opportunity for our young adults to make smart choices about how they spend their free time.
The opportunity to build upon employment skills and job awareness is emphasized across several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include the opportunity to discuss maintaining a realistic balance between work and play while also refining important work skills. The final lesson highlights volunteering to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of making well-informed decisions about leisure time activities. In the first story, a young woman finds out that having too much free time can get boring. She learns that it is important to find a healthy balance between work and play. In the second story, a young man watches his family have fun as they try new things at an amusement park. He learns that to know what he does or does not like, he must try it first! Three articles offer more information about important leisure time choices that team members must make for themselves, including how to choose and plan for the right leisure activity.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making choices. The importance of planning ahead for expenses related to free time activates is addressed in banking and budgeting lessons. Team members are given the opportunity to explore their interest in cooking as a leisure activity during the monthly recipe lesson. Community living skills related to recreation and leisure activities are the focus of the daily social trivia lesson, offering more opportunity for our young adults to make smart choices about how they spend their free time.
The opportunity to build upon employment skills and job awareness is emphasized across several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include the opportunity to discuss maintaining a realistic balance between work and play while also refining important work skills. The final lesson highlights volunteering to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
March 2018
This month’s topic is Daily Living Skills as presented in this month's unit titled, “Keeping My Home
Safe.” The unit provides lessons and activities that address the importance of maintaining a clean, safe living space. As we
assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive training related to the social skills
and problem-solving skills that can help them make safe choices at home and beyond. Making safe choices begins with
understanding the responsibilities that are associated with living in a safe home. This unit will provide our young adults with the
information needed to maintain a safe living space, including the knowledge needed to form safety plans, stay organized and
deal with basic home upkeep and repair needs.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of having a set plan in place to manage safety needs, including fire safety and pest control. In the first story, a set of roommates realize they are not prepared to safely handle a house fire. They work hard to create a fire safety plan, buy the right fire safety tools and educate themselves on how to deal with house fires. They learn that it feels good to have safety plans in place at home. In the second story, an unexpected visit from a landlord leads to the discovery of pest-control problems in Sadie and Lindsey’s home. The girls take the pest-free promise and learn that there are things they can do to keep harmful pests out of their home. Three articles offer more information about home safety, including electrical safety, preventing accidents indoors and preventing accidents outdoors.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making safe choices related to maintaining a safe home. Planning to purchase cleaning supplies, safety tools and pest-control products are addressed in the banking and budgeting lessons. Daily living skills that are needed to stay safe in the kitchen are addressed in cooking activities, which include five different recipes. Social and problem-solving skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to make good choices about their home safety needs.
The importance of building positive employment skills continues to be a focus of several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include opportunities to practice reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills that are beneficial for our young adults to practice. The final lesson highlights volunteering to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of having a set plan in place to manage safety needs, including fire safety and pest control. In the first story, a set of roommates realize they are not prepared to safely handle a house fire. They work hard to create a fire safety plan, buy the right fire safety tools and educate themselves on how to deal with house fires. They learn that it feels good to have safety plans in place at home. In the second story, an unexpected visit from a landlord leads to the discovery of pest-control problems in Sadie and Lindsey’s home. The girls take the pest-free promise and learn that there are things they can do to keep harmful pests out of their home. Three articles offer more information about home safety, including electrical safety, preventing accidents indoors and preventing accidents outdoors.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making safe choices related to maintaining a safe home. Planning to purchase cleaning supplies, safety tools and pest-control products are addressed in the banking and budgeting lessons. Daily living skills that are needed to stay safe in the kitchen are addressed in cooking activities, which include five different recipes. Social and problem-solving skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to make good choices about their home safety needs.
The importance of building positive employment skills continues to be a focus of several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include opportunities to practice reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills that are beneficial for our young adults to practice. The final lesson highlights volunteering to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
Monday, January 29, 2018
February 2018
This unit, titled “Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco” provides lessons and activities that address the importance of social skills and problem-solving skills related
to alcohol, drugs and tobacco. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they
receive training related to the social skills and problem-solving skills that can help them make smart and healthy life choices.
Making smart choices begins with understanding the facts about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, as well as knowing when and how
to say no. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to stand up to peer pressure, lead a healthy lifestyle, and
make smart, well-informed life choices.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of making smart choices in situations that involve alcohol, drugs or tobacco. In the first story, a young man allows peer pressure to get in the way of his better judgement and makes the mistake of drinking too much alcohol. He learns that not all friends are good friends, and vows to be more responsible with alcohol in the future. In the second story, a young woman makes the personal choice not to drink, do drugs or smoke. When she goes to a party, she is prepared to say no to people that try to pressure her into doing things she does not want to do. Three articles offer more information about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, as well as effective methods for dealing with peer pressure.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making smart and healthy choices. Hobbies and activities that can be done in place of drinking, smoking or doing drugs are addressed in banking and budgeting lessons. Daily living skills that are needed to live a healthy lifestyle are addressed in cooking activities, which include five different recipes. Social and problem-solving skills are the focus of the daily social trivia lesson, offering more opportunity for our young adults to make smart choices in situations that involve alcohol, drugs, tobacco and peer pressure.
Employment continues to be a regularly emphasized topic throughout several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include opportunities to practice reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills that are beneficial for our young adults to practice. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of making smart choices in situations that involve alcohol, drugs or tobacco. In the first story, a young man allows peer pressure to get in the way of his better judgement and makes the mistake of drinking too much alcohol. He learns that not all friends are good friends, and vows to be more responsible with alcohol in the future. In the second story, a young woman makes the personal choice not to drink, do drugs or smoke. When she goes to a party, she is prepared to say no to people that try to pressure her into doing things she does not want to do. Three articles offer more information about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, as well as effective methods for dealing with peer pressure.
Regular monthly lessons offer our young adults the opportunity to practice making smart and healthy choices. Hobbies and activities that can be done in place of drinking, smoking or doing drugs are addressed in banking and budgeting lessons. Daily living skills that are needed to live a healthy lifestyle are addressed in cooking activities, which include five different recipes. Social and problem-solving skills are the focus of the daily social trivia lesson, offering more opportunity for our young adults to make smart choices in situations that involve alcohol, drugs, tobacco and peer pressure.
Employment continues to be a regularly emphasized topic throughout several lessons each month. Vocationally-focused lessons include opportunities to practice reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills that are beneficial for our young adults to practice. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
January 2018
This month’s unit, "Looking Good Every Day," addresses the topic of taking care of grooming and hygiene needs. The unit provides lessons and activities about the importance of personal grooming
including activities in the Transition Passport: Personal Life/ Personal Care. As we assist our young adults in the transition
from school to work, it is necessary that they receive training in daily living and personal care skills. Taking care of personal
grooming needs means that your young adult may need to learn new skills. Knowing how to take care of themselves and
their clothes are skills needed for independent living. Some people may need support people to come in to help with some
of these skills. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to learn about daily grooming tasks that are part
of keeping clean and well.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of feeling and looking good every day. The first story shares the daily hygiene routine of a young man who uses a wheelchair. The need to have a daily grooming routine to be sure you are clean and healthy is stressed. Even cleaning the young man’s wheelchair is part of a regimen of personal care. Team members will learn that having someone to assist in personal care may be an important part of keeping clean and well. The second story shows what can happen when personal hygiene is neglected. Sasha is confused about the negative reaction of co-workers on a day when she has not taken the time to shower, brush her teeth and put on clean clothes before going to work. She learns the consequences of making a poor choice related to personal hygiene. The three articles offer practical information on specific grooming tasks; how often to do each and how to perform these properly. Team members will learn skills needed to be clean and neat.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to care of themselves. Personal care needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. The monthly cooking lesson offers five healthy recipes for our young adults to practice using their Daily living skills. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to care for personal hygiene.
Our regular focus on employment continues in several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is volunteering at a nursing home arts and crafts fair. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of feeling and looking good every day. The first story shares the daily hygiene routine of a young man who uses a wheelchair. The need to have a daily grooming routine to be sure you are clean and healthy is stressed. Even cleaning the young man’s wheelchair is part of a regimen of personal care. Team members will learn that having someone to assist in personal care may be an important part of keeping clean and well. The second story shows what can happen when personal hygiene is neglected. Sasha is confused about the negative reaction of co-workers on a day when she has not taken the time to shower, brush her teeth and put on clean clothes before going to work. She learns the consequences of making a poor choice related to personal hygiene. The three articles offer practical information on specific grooming tasks; how often to do each and how to perform these properly. Team members will learn skills needed to be clean and neat.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to care of themselves. Personal care needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. The monthly cooking lesson offers five healthy recipes for our young adults to practice using their Daily living skills. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to care for personal hygiene.
Our regular focus on employment continues in several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience. This month's volunteer activity is volunteering at a nursing home arts and crafts fair. The activity can be role played if it is not practical to participate in a real-life situation. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
December 2017
This month’s unit focuses on different holiday traditions. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it
is necessary that they receive training in understanding the differences in people. During the December holidays, families celebrate
in many ways. Each family has traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next. It is important to understand
and respect different traditions.
The unit stories help young adults learn about different traditions. The first story provides simple descriptions of activities and events that are a part of many family traditions. The second story follows a group of friends as they share their different traditions with one another. The stories are designed to encourage our young adults to share their own traditions. Three articles focus on the traditions of lights, giving and making gingerbread. Activities follow these articles to further expand the topics.
This holiday unit provides the usual 21 lessons. All lessons include an emphasis on content related to the holiday theme. Communication is the focus of lessons on social interaction such as extending an invitation to someone. Social skills are addressed in a lesson using social trivia scenarios in a daily calendar format. Other lessons address basic money calculations, banking and budgeting. The five recipes provided this month also have a holiday theme.
Employment is also addressed this month in lessons that encourage job exploration as well as completing applications and interviews. As always, the final lesson provides a suggested volunteer activity. This activity is designed to provide practical experience with job skills in a work environment
The unit stories help young adults learn about different traditions. The first story provides simple descriptions of activities and events that are a part of many family traditions. The second story follows a group of friends as they share their different traditions with one another. The stories are designed to encourage our young adults to share their own traditions. Three articles focus on the traditions of lights, giving and making gingerbread. Activities follow these articles to further expand the topics.
This holiday unit provides the usual 21 lessons. All lessons include an emphasis on content related to the holiday theme. Communication is the focus of lessons on social interaction such as extending an invitation to someone. Social skills are addressed in a lesson using social trivia scenarios in a daily calendar format. Other lessons address basic money calculations, banking and budgeting. The five recipes provided this month also have a holiday theme.
Employment is also addressed this month in lessons that encourage job exploration as well as completing applications and interviews. As always, the final lesson provides a suggested volunteer activity. This activity is designed to provide practical experience with job skills in a work environment
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
November 2017
This month’s topic of managing emotions is presented in this month's unit titled, “Feelings and Emotions.”
The unit provides lessons and activities that address the importance of managing feelings and emotions by addressing topics such as
how to identify emotions, use calm down strategies and apologize sincerely. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school
to work, it is necessary that they receive opportunities to learn the skills needed to manage their feelings and emotions to maintain
friendships and work relationships. In this unit, young adults will be provided with the tools needed to learn about feelings and emotions
so that they can take responsibility for their own emotional well-being.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of managing their feelings and emotions. In the first story, a young woman experiences a wide range of emotions after she oversleeps and is late for work. Team members follow the young woman as she learns how to handle a morning that is off schedule and chaotic. How she handles the situation provides a lesson in accepting personal responsibility when things go wrong. In the second story, a young man arrives at work angry. He must choose how to handle his feelings. Three articles offer additional information and opportunities to learn about identifying emotions, calm down strategies and the steps that make up a good apology.
Regular monthly lessons offer the opportunity for team members to practice various skills they may need in their personal lives. In the banking and budgeting lessons, budgeting for items to help students manage stress in their daily lives is incorporated. Daily living skills are addressed within the monthly cooking lesson, which offers five healthy recipes using traditional Thanksgiving items like turkey and cornbread. The daily social trivia lesson stresses social skill development, by offering team members the opportunity to apply their understanding of problem solving and social skills, like, managing emotions or apologizing when you have made a mistake, to real-life social scenarios.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of managing their feelings and emotions. In the first story, a young woman experiences a wide range of emotions after she oversleeps and is late for work. Team members follow the young woman as she learns how to handle a morning that is off schedule and chaotic. How she handles the situation provides a lesson in accepting personal responsibility when things go wrong. In the second story, a young man arrives at work angry. He must choose how to handle his feelings. Three articles offer additional information and opportunities to learn about identifying emotions, calm down strategies and the steps that make up a good apology.
Regular monthly lessons offer the opportunity for team members to practice various skills they may need in their personal lives. In the banking and budgeting lessons, budgeting for items to help students manage stress in their daily lives is incorporated. Daily living skills are addressed within the monthly cooking lesson, which offers five healthy recipes using traditional Thanksgiving items like turkey and cornbread. The daily social trivia lesson stresses social skill development, by offering team members the opportunity to apply their understanding of problem solving and social skills, like, managing emotions or apologizing when you have made a mistake, to real-life social scenarios.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. The final lesson highlights volunteering as a way to practice job skills and gain practical work experience.
Friday, October 6, 2017
October 2017
This month’s unit is titled “My Community.” The
unit provides lessons and activities that address the importance of being an active participant within the community by
addressing topics including community resources, community rules and positive citizenship skills. As we assist our young adults
in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive exposure to community living skills. In this unit, young
adults will be provided with the tools needed to learn about the community so that they can become active and informed citizens.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of being an active part of the community. In the first story, a young man utilizes his wheelchair and communication device to independently run errands within the community. By staying organized and planning ahead, he is able to complete his errands in one trip. In the second story, a young girl who communicates in her own way, makes choices as she shops with her mother. She enjoys the satisfaction that comes as a result of being a valued member of her community. Three articles offer additional information and opportunities to learn about the community by exploring transportation options, the characteristics of a good citizen and important places within the community.
Regular monthly lessons offer the opportunity to practice community living skills using various daily living scenarios. Banking and budgeting lessons explore the concept of wants versus needs. In these lessons, the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills are addressed within the monthly cooking lesson. The cooking lesson offers five recipes in which young adults can express their opinions on various kitchen skills, recipes and food choices that are introduced. The daily social trivia lesson stresses social skill development by, offering team members the opportunity to apply their understanding of community living skills to real-life social scenarios.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of being an active part of the community. In the first story, a young man utilizes his wheelchair and communication device to independently run errands within the community. By staying organized and planning ahead, he is able to complete his errands in one trip. In the second story, a young girl who communicates in her own way, makes choices as she shops with her mother. She enjoys the satisfaction that comes as a result of being a valued member of her community. Three articles offer additional information and opportunities to learn about the community by exploring transportation options, the characteristics of a good citizen and important places within the community.
Regular monthly lessons offer the opportunity to practice community living skills using various daily living scenarios. Banking and budgeting lessons explore the concept of wants versus needs. In these lessons, the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills are addressed within the monthly cooking lesson. The cooking lesson offers five recipes in which young adults can express their opinions on various kitchen skills, recipes and food choices that are introduced. The daily social trivia lesson stresses social skill development by, offering team members the opportunity to apply their understanding of community living skills to real-life social scenarios.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
September 2017
Mind Your Manners
This unit provides lessons and activities about the importance of recognizing the difference between good and bad manners including activities in the Transition Passport: Personal Life/ Everyday Communication. As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive training in how to use good manners in social situations. Being polite and using good manners affects how others treat you. Knowing how to use good manners is an important skill to have to support employment. Some people may need opportunities to practice these skills. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to learn about the consequences of having good and bad manners.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of using good manners. In the first story, Tori is visiting Matt’s house. This story highlights the importance of using good manners when visiting someone’s home. In the second story, Matt visits Tori’s house. This second story provides the setting for using bad manners. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn what are considered good and bad manners and why.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to use good manners in social situations. Manners are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills involved in cooking are part of a regular monthly lesson offering five recipes where our young adults can practice the skills needed to use proper etiquette and polite manners while eating. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios, offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to use good manners.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work. Job skills are emphasized as team members take on various tasks.
Monday, April 24, 2017
May 2017
This month’s unit titled, "Home Sweet Home," addresses the topic of potential living options, The unit provides lessons and activities about the importance of thinking about where your young adult wants to
live and the types of supports they will need including activities in the Transition Passport: Personal Life/ Evaluation Tools.
As we assist our young adults in the transition from school to work, it is necessary that they receive training in daily living
and money skills. Living independently means that they may need to learn new skills. Knowing how to take care of oneself,
money and a home are skills needed for independent living. Some people may need support people to come in to help with
some of these skills. This unit will provide our young adults with the tools needed to learn about how to choose a home that
best meets their needs.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of learning about future living options. In the first story, Katie is moving from a care center into her own home. This has been a dream for Katie. Her parents and support team work hard to find Katie a home. Katie’s house needs some changes to meet Katie’s needs. With a lot of hard work and planning, Katie’s dream comes true. In the second story, Kevin is researching future living options for himself. He is thinking about either continuing to live with his parents, moving into an apartment or moving into a group home. Kevin thinks about the good and bad things about each option. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about planning for future living and the skills needed to live independently.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to care for yourself and your home. Home needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills involved in cooking are part of a regular monthly lesson offering five recipes where our young adults can practice the skills needed to cook and care for themselves. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to care for a home.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work.
The unit stories help young adults learn the importance of learning about future living options. In the first story, Katie is moving from a care center into her own home. This has been a dream for Katie. Her parents and support team work hard to find Katie a home. Katie’s house needs some changes to meet Katie’s needs. With a lot of hard work and planning, Katie’s dream comes true. In the second story, Kevin is researching future living options for himself. He is thinking about either continuing to live with his parents, moving into an apartment or moving into a group home. Kevin thinks about the good and bad things about each option. Three articles offer more information and activities that give our young adults the opportunity to learn about planning for future living and the skills needed to live independently.
Regular monthly lessons are provided which offer the opportunity to practice the skills needed to care for yourself and your home. Home needs are addressed in banking and budgeting where the importance of budgeting for needs before spending money on wants is stressed. Daily living skills involved in cooking are part of a regular monthly lesson offering five recipes where our young adults can practice the skills needed to cook and care for themselves. Social and communication skills are the focus of lessons presenting daily social trivia scenarios offering more opportunity for our young adults to practice skills needed to care for a home.
Employment continues to be a regular focus for several lessons each month. Lessons include exploring different jobs, reading job ads, completing job applications and practicing interview skills. Simple, realistic scenarios address job skills and interactions at work.
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