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Using Peer Mentors: Prospectivefrom two Programs in NevadaRyan Wennerlind- UNLV Project FOCUSJessica Keefhaver-UNR P2I
Agenda IntroductionsCollaborationProgram StructureImportanceFunding for MentorsHiring/RecruitingTrainingCognitopia/Data CollectionEvaluationResourcesQuestionsContact Info
Objectives After this session, participants will be able toidentify effective examples ofrecruiting/hiring peer mentors/coaches.After this session, participants will be able toidentify effective practices related to trainingof peer mentors.After this session, participants will be able toidentify effective practices of how to usepeer mentors/coaches.After this session, participants will be able toidentify effective data trackingself-determination software (i.e., Cognitopia)and strategies to incorporate peermentoring.
IntroductionsRyan WennerlindProject Forming Occupational and CommunityUnderstanding for Success (FOCUS)University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Director-Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders & Project FOCUS 2-Year or 4-Year Occupational Career and LifeStudies Certificate (OCLSC) ProgramPerson-Centered Program of Study 2-Year 42 Credit Certificate Former Teacher 21 General Credits15 Career Credits6 Internship Credits3 FOCUS Specific Courses Person-Centered Plan (PCP)FOCUS Daily LivingFOCUS Career DevelopmentFOCUS Internship SeminarAll other Coursework is InclusivePaid and Unpaid Internships in InclusiveSettingsOn and Off Campus Living
IntroductionsJessica Keefhaver, M.S.EdUniversity of Nevada, RenoAcademic CoordinatorPath to Independence (P2I) 2-Year Certificate College and Community Studies (CCS) ProgramPerson-Centered Program of Study 3 Specific Areas of Study Former Special Education Teacher Person-Centered Plan (PCP)Helps guide course selectionAcademics (At least one class in each of three areas) Math, Science & Environmental Literature, Art & Language Social Studies & CivilizationIndependent Living (non-credit inclusive courses held on campus)Career Development Activities with Employment CoordinatorAll UNR Courses are InclusivePaid and Unpaid Internships in Inclusive Settings on Campus andin the CommunityOff Campus Living arranged by Family and Regional Center
IntroductionsWho are you? Program staffStudentsFamily
Collaboration: Project FOCUS-P2I Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Although we received a qualifying score and were not funded, we wrote together for funding to improve resources withinour respective programs but also create other opportunities throughout the stateThink College Strategic Planning Program StructureState Resources Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Centers Leadership
Program StructureProject FOCUS DirectorAssociate DirectorProgram/Career CoordinatorAcademic CoordinatorEducational CoachInternVolunteer
Program StructureNevada Center forExcellence inDisabilities DirectorPath to IndependenceProgram DirectorAcademicCoordinatorEd Coaches (19-21)VISTA VolunteerMentors (2-3)EmploymentCoordinatorJob Coaches (1-3)
Importance Student Family SafetyPeer Mentor/Ed Coach Support (fade support!)Peer modelAdditional supports for academicsand social skills on campusDD Minors (UNR-P2I)Program Provide direct supportGoal guidanceData collection
Funding for MentorsBraided Funding UCED FundingFundraising Program FeeGrant Funding LocalFederalDual-Enrollment Local CharitiesPokerGolfCrowdfundersLocal School DistrictsVocational RehabilitationRegional Center - JDT StatusPending Medicaid Waiver
Hiring/RecruitingProject FOCUS Reputation Present the ProgramElevator PitchSpecial Education Professors/InstructorsClubs/Organizations Frats, sororities, organizations focusedon inclusionDepartments Across Campus Human ServicesSocial WorkHonors CollegeService Learning OpportunitiesUNR Student Employees Word of Mouth P2I Word of Mouth Student job board in WorkdayJob fairs on campusJDT criteria must also be met (18 andBackground Check - UNR PD Fingerprinting)Current Ed coaches recruit friendsTalk to students around campus/communityInterns/Volunteers for Service Learning Community Health Science MajorsDevelopmental Disabilities MinorsHuman Development & Family Studies Majors
TrainingProject FOCUS Campus Trainings Semester Training Prior to semester startWeekly trainings Semester outlinedSexuality InstructionPre-ETSVRProgram Handbook Academic Success CenterCourse Specific Training Semester Training P2IRoles definedSyllabus Interns Program Handbook for all ECs/Mentors Roles & Responsibilities People First Language In-class supports & strategies Prompting HierarchiesJDT Funding requires specific trainingprotocol in addition to student employmentcriteria OrientationAnnual training for returning employeesCPR/First Aid CertificationHIPPA/FERPA
Cognitopia/Data Collection Students-Individual AccountsOne FOCUS Program AccountPCP-MyLIFERoutinesGoal GuideTraining Staff to Implement GoalsCollecting DataAcademic Progress Reports (P2I)
EvaluationAnnual Program EvaluationAnnual Staff Evaluations DirectorCareer CoordinatorAcademic CoordinatorSemester Staff Evaluations Educational CoachesInternsBi-weekly meetingsMid-term and Final Evaluations
EvaluationAnnual Program EvaluationAnnual Staff Evaluations DirectorEmployment CoordinatorAcademic CoordinatorSemester Evaluations: Survey Educational CoachesStudentsInstructorsParents
ResourcesThink College! Thinkcollege.net Resource LibraryTraining Think College Learn
Questions
Contact InfoK. Ryan Wennerlind-UNLVJessica Keefhaver-UNRProject FOCUSPath to Independence unr.edu/nced/projects/nced p2ifocus@unlv.edu
Social Work Honors College Service Learning Opportunities P2I UNR Student Employees Student job board in Workday Job fairs on campus JDT criteria must also be met (18 and Background Check - UNR PD Fingerprinting) Word of Mouth Current Ed coaches recruit friends Talk to students around campus/community
