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.
Monday, February 4, 2019
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.
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