What are Meaningful Credentials for CTP Programs Certificates

What are Meaningful Credentials for CTP Programs: Certificates, Industry-Recognized Credentials or e-Portfolios AHEAD July 18, 2018 1

Presenters: • Margo Izzo, Program Director, Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings, The Ohio State University • Jessie Green, Program Manager, Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings, The Ohio State University • Diane Clouse, Director, Transition Access Program, University of Cincinnati (provided slides about the UC program but unable to attend)

Post-Secondary Outcomes Despite years of investment in special education • Youth with IDD have the poorest post-high school outcomes. • 81% of adults with ID are employed in facility-based settings (e. g. , sheltered workshops). Butterworth, J. , Migliore, A. , Sulewski, J. , S. , Zalewska, A. (2014). Trends in employment outcomes of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 2004– 2012. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion. Grigal, M. , Hart, D. , Smith, F. A. , Domin, D. , Sulewski, J. , Weir, C. (2015). Think College National Coordinating Center: Annual report on the transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities (2013– 2014). Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

What We Know About Employment U. S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2017). The Condition of Education 2016 (NCES 2017 -144), Employment and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment.

How Many University Programs Exist? 267 College/University Programs in USA Think College (2018). Find the College that is right for you. Retrieved on February 19, 2018 from: https: //thinkcollege. net/college-search.

Ohio Statewide Consortium 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ohio State University of Cincinnati Marietta College Youngstown State University Columbus State CC Edison State CC Affiliate Programs 1. Kent State University 2. University of Toledo Visit Online at: https: //ohioconsortium. wixsite. com/osconline

OSC Program Models • Secondary Program (MC, YSU) • 1 -Year Certificate Program (CSCC) • 2 -Year Certificate Program (MC, OSU, UT) • 4 -Year Certificate Program (KSU, MC, OSU, UC, UT)

Definition of CTP A Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary program is 1. A degree, certificate, or non-degree program 2. At an accredited institution 3. Designed to support students with intellectual disabilities (ID) who are seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction in order to obtain COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT Students with ID enrolled at CTP programs are eligible for PELL Grants and Ohio College Grants, based on FAFSA Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008

Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) Defined An IRC is a verification of an individual’s qualifications or competence. A third party with authority (U. S. Dep’t of Labor, 2010) issues a credential. Ohio Department of Education, FAQs Authorities include: • Business, • Trade Association, • Industry-group assessments

Industry Recognized Credentials Ohio Department of Education (2017). Industry-Recognized Credentials. Retrieved from: http: //education. ohio. gov/Topics/Ohio-s. Graduation-Requirements/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-Work. Keys/Industry-Recognized-Credentials

Ohio Means Jobs: All In-Demand Occupations Ohio Means Jobs (2017). All In-Demand Occupations. Retrieved from: http: //omj. ohio. gov/OMJResources/State-All. Wages. stm

Ohio’s Emphasis on Industry-Recognized Credentials & In-Demand Occupations “ Getting kids excited about job opportunities can begin to capture their imagination…By connecting employers with qualified workers, we’re changing the lives of our students and strengthening Ohio’s economy. ”-Governor John Kasich

Dr. Passias Report at OSC-PAC on 2. 20. 18 In year 2016 • 18. 9% of high school CTE concentrators are students with disabilities • 43% of students with disabilities earned an IRC (approximately 2, 500 students with LD, ADHD, ID and 9 other categories of disability. • Students with disabilities who exit CTE have positive exit outcomes (employment, college, military or apprenticeship programs)

Ohio CTE: Common Career Pathways for Sw. D Students with disabilities enroll in HS CTE Programs: • Hospitality and Tourism • Agriculture • Construction design and management • Transportation (auto mechanics, auto body, etc. )

Education & Training: Example of Stackable Credentials Credential Requirement Child Development Associate (CDA) • 120 Hours CDA Training • High School Diploma/GED or enrolled in high school career & tech program • 480 hours of experience • Submit to council for credential Occupational Safety & Health Administration • 10 -hour training or 30 hour training CPR First Aid • 5 hours Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention • 2 -5 hours Communicable Disease Prevention • 6 hours Ohio Department of Education (2017). Industry-Recognized Credentials. Retrieved from: http: //education. ohio. gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation -Requirements/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-Work. Keys/Industry-Recognized-Credentials/Education-and-Training

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Recognized Postsecondary Credentials • OOD operates Ohio’s Vocational Rehabilitation program to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment. • OOD may be able to contribute to the cost of college tuition of higher education if the individual has an employment goal that requires a recognized postsecondary credential, which means a credential consisting of • • Industry-recognized certificate or certification A certificate of completion of an apprenticeship A license recognized by the State of Federal Government Or an associate or baccalaureate degree • CTPs that are an approved provider may be selected as the individuals VR provider to authorize services.

The Ohio State University: Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings ü Academics ü Employment ü Independent Living ü Self-Determination and Student Development

OSU TOPS Timeline Every Semester: Students enrolled in at least one OSU Course Year 1 • Participate in career exploration and career discovery process through informational interviews, job shadowing and courses • Internship opportunities every semester • Courses aligned with IRC, when possible Year 2 • Varies from unpaid internships to competitive employment • Eligible for student employment positions at OSU • Begin competitive employment in area of interest Year 3 & 4 • Continue above activities that lead to employment

OSU TOPS Services Prepare Sw. D for IRCs • Internships between 10 -12 hours per week to identify/confirm employment goal • Internships change each semester • If possible, students increase hours per week and job responsibilities each semester • IRCs associated with employment goal identified • Students utilize campus resources such as: • University Job Postings • Career Services Workshops • OSU Career Fairs

OSU TOPS Focus on IRCs Career Specialist/Job Coaches • Provide individualized career services to students to develop, match and coordinate internships and IRC preparation • Assist student in gaining and maintaining job/IRC skills • Provide guidance on interaction with coworkers and supervisor • Fade over time as student becomes more independent • Ongoing communication with student and employer Course Faculty and Instructors • Teach skills needed for specific IRCs • Food Management Course and Lab-Passing the Serv. Safe IRC • Identifying additional courses that lead to IRCs

OSU TOPS Internship Sites Drake Theatre-Scene Shop RPAC-Fitness and Facilities Intern

OSU TOPS Internship Sites COSI-Animal Specialist Columbus Museum of Art-Studio Space Intern

OSU TOPS Employment Sites The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium • Food and Beverage • Guest Engagement • Guest Relations • Retail Services

OSU TOPS Employment Sites The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center • Central Sterile Supply • Environmental Services • Patient Access • Patient Experience • Sports Medicine

OSU TOPS Employment Outcomes on FY 15 -17 • Graduates (N=13) • Average hourly wage is $9. 90/hr • Average hours per week is 32/wk • Median hourly wage is $10. 00 • Median hours per week is 37. 5/wk • Percent employed 12/13=92%

University of Cincinnati: Transition & Access Program (TAP) ü Individuals with IDD ü 4 -Year UC Certificate ü 6 Industry Recognized Credentials ü Academic Classes ü Residential Living ü Active Social Life ü Vocational Internships

Transition Access Program (TAP) PROGRAM OVERVIEW • The Transition and Access Program at the University of Cincinnati in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) is a four-year, inclusive post-secondary educational program for students with intellectual and/or developmental disability (ID/DD) who earn a UC TAP Certificate TAP VISION • Access to postsecondary education for all. TAP MISSION STATEMENT • The University of Cincinnati’s Transition and Access Program is committed to enhance the quality of life of students through advocacy, access, and research.

• On going Advising • Progress Monitoring • Problem Solving Decision Making • Interventions as needed • Updates to digital portfolio in TAP courses Transition Plan • Reviewed/adjusted annually • Courses, Internships, Campus engagement, and Supports aligned • Digital Portfolio Created Semester Goals 4 Year Vision TAP Person Centered Planning: Individual Transition Plan • Senior Year Emphasis • Digital Portfolio Presented • Charting the Life

Digital Portfolio Process Initial creation Freshman Fall year Updates in TAP courses as students have internships, join clubs, and reshape their vision Senior year capstone course to finalize portfolio, practice and plan for dissemination

UC TAP Industry Recognized Credentials • Educational Aid Permit • Child Development Association (CDA) • First Aid/CPR Certification • Information Technology Networking Certificate • Digital Engagement Certificate • Work. Keys Assessment

UC TAP Industry Recognized Credentials IRC Requirement/Recommended Course Students Educational Aid Permit (ODE) ü 48 Semester hours of coursework ü Education Courses ü Internships in school setting 1 CDA (CDA Council/UC) ü Early Childhood Education Courses ü Internships in daycare setting (400 hours) ü Portfolio, Observation, Exam 4 First Aid/CPR (Red Cross/UC) ü Online course ü CPR Certification 4

UC TAP Industry Recognized Credentials IRC Requirement/Recommended Course Students IT Networking Certificate (UC) ü 18 Semester hours of coursework ü Internships in IT position 1 Digital Engagement Certificate (UC) ü 18 Semester hours of coursework ü Internships in Technology/Communication related position 1 Work. Keys ü Independent Study for assessment support Assessment (ACT) ü UC Courses of choice ü Internships in preferred work settings ü Work. Keys Assessment 1

UC TAP Internships • UC Early Learning Center • USGS • Coryville Catholic School • Starbucks • Ethyl Taylor Elementary • Aramark • Cincinnati Ensemble Theatre • Walgreens • UC IT Software Applications Quality • Target Assurance • Advantage Solutions • UC IT Help Desk

UC TAP Employment Outcomes • 10 Graduates (Class of 2016, 2017) • 75% Employed ( 6 out of 8) • $10. 20/hour average wage • 20 hours per week • 50% living independently

Columbus State Community College: COMPETE Programs Comprehensive Model for Postsecondary Education and Transition Enrichment Programs ü Human Services Assistant Certificate ü Early Childhood Aide Certificate ü Recreation Assistant Program

CSCC Human Services Assistant Certificate (HSA) • The Human Services Assistant Certificate is a one-year 16. 5 credit-hour program for students who have a developmental disability and an interest in developing skills needed to assist others. • Students will learn about various disabilities, needed supports, interventions and tools to be a successful worker. Students participate in two clinical practicum experiences in a variety of human services agencies. • Students also take non-credit classes that focus on Independent living skills, career readiness, self-determination & campus/community membership.

CSCC HSA – For credit course work Students Plan of Study includes: • • First Year Experience Service Delivery & Ethics Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Practicum 1 in SAHS Adult and Pediatric CPR *** (IRC) Interventions Strategies Practicum 2 in SASH Self-Care in Human Services

CSCC HSA – Practicum & Employment Sites include (but not limited too): • • • ARC Inustries Goodwill Columbus All R Friends Learning Never Ends Willowbrook Easter Seals Bixby Living Skills Center, Northeast Center Good Hands ARK House Heinzerling Foundation Minamyer Residential

CSCC Early Childhood Aide Certificate (ECA) • The Early Childhood Aide (ECA) Certificate is an 18 -credit hour program for students who have a developmental disability and an interest in working with young children. • The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an aide in an early childhood program, including child development basics, activity planning and implementation, positive guidance, and ways to supports early childhood literacy. • Students participate in two semester-long practicums to gain hands-on experience in early childhood classrooms. • Students also take non-credit classes that focus on Independent living skills, career readiness, self-determination & campus/community membership

CSCC ECA – for credit courses Student’s Plan of Study includes: • Service Delivery & Ethics • ECDE Issues which includes: First Aide/CPR**, Communicable Diseases**, Recognizing Child Abuse** - IRC • Guidance & Curriculum for Early Childhood • Language & Literacy Experience for Early Childhood • Early Childhood Practicum 1 • Social Emotional Development for Early Childhood • Media Resources • Early Childhood Practicum 2

CSCC ECA Practicums and Employment Practicum & Employment Sites include (but not limited too): • • YMCA Head Start Programs Children First City Kids Barrington Schools of Dublin CDC Head Start Programs Kinder Care Dahlberg Learning Center Columbus Early Learning Center 41

CSCC Recreation Assistant Program (RAP)-pilot • The Recreation Program is a 17. 5 credit hour program for students who have a developmental disability and an interest in working in the wellness/fitness/recreation field. • The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an assistant in a recreation center. • Students participate in two semester-long practicums to gain hands-on experience. • Students also take non-credit classes that focus on Independent living skills, career readiness, self-determination & campus/community membership

CSCC Recreation Assistant Program—for credit classes Student’s Plan of study includes: • • • College Success Skills Total Body Conditioning Introduction to Sport & Exercise Studies Personal Fitness Concepts Introduction to Strength & Resistance Adult & Pediatric CPR ** SES Practicum 1 SES Practicum 2 Dimensions of Wellness

CSCC RAP Practicums • YMCA After-school programs • Westerville Community/Recreation Center • Goodwill Columbus – Wellness Department • CSCC – Volleyball team • CSCC – Conditioning Center and Fitness Center • West Central School - FCBDD

CSCC Social Experiences Participating in Campus and Community activities/events is encouraged.

CSCC Employment Outcomes Human Service Assistant Certificate: Early Childhood Aide Certificate: • 67 / 94 individuals had/have jobs in Human Services field = 71 % • 13/16 individuals have jobs in Early Childhood agency = 81% • Additional individuals working in unrelated jobs – mostly by choice • Average hours working per week = 25 • Average hours working per week = 40 • Average pay $9 -10. 50 an hour • Average pay $9 -$10 per hour

In Summary, OSC Employment Outcomes & Next Steps • National Data: Adults with IDD Served in Integrated Employment Settings • Ohio’s Employment First Wage and Hours Worked Data • OSC Employment Outcomes • Next Steps: • Identification of courses that prepare students for IRC exit requirements • Explore apprenticeship programs

National Data: Adults with IDD Served in Integrated Employment Butterworth State Data Report (Butterworth, et al. , 2014)

Ohio’s Average Wage and Hrs. Worked, by Setting Ohio's Average Wage and Hours Worked by Setting 25 20 20 15 19 12 10 $ 7, 08 $ 8, 60 $ 3, 25 5 0 Sheltered Enclave Setting Hours Hourly Wage Community Employment Sheltered n=7, 182 Enclave n=2, 155 Community n=2, 396

OSC Employment Outcomes National and OSC Employment Outcomes 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% OSC 50% Typical 40% ID 30% ASD 20% 10% 0% CSCC KSU OSU UT OSC Programs UC MC YSU

Next Steps • Explore apprenticeship programs as options across OSC • Conduct research on evidence-based practices within postsecondary settings • Expand enhance quality of OSC programs and outcomes

For More Information Ohio Statewide Consortium https: //ohioconsortium. wixsite. com/osconline Margo Izzo Margo. izzo@osumc. edu