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Classroom-Based PreETS ActivitiesApril 13, 2017Montana Pre-ETS TAC 2017PRESENTERS:Theresa BaldryMelissa DadmunMary Di BiaseRoger Shelley1
Why?ClassroomBasedActivities Get to know teachers withindividual strengths andneeds Work with students in agroup setting to first handunderstand strengths andneeds Increase communication andbuild relationships Facilitate opportunities tosupport desired outcomesMontana Pre-ETS TAC 2017How? Foster Collaboration How can I help you? What resources do you need? Facilitate activities based uponstrengths of the VR counselor Consider a list VRC strengths Options a teacher may select Facilitate activities based uponneeds identified: by classroom teacher through your observation inworking with students2
Montana Career Lab &Montana CareersInformation System, ers.org/materials/portal/home.htmlMontana Pre-ETS TAC 2017Help Desk:MCRN@mt.gov3
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Scroll back up on the Resourcespage; Middle School is just abovethe High School & Adult Resources.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 20179
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PEP Talk Facebook ResourcesBoth are selections on the moving, center section, of the Montana Career Labs Homepage.The section “floats” and is also available from the Educators tab above Provided ResourcesMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201711
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Lists of items forselectionUnder CareerHigh School (9)Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201714
Additional resourcesnot found under theEducators tabOpens online forsaving or printingPublicationsCareersHigh SchoolMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201715
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Different lookfor differentlogins CIS Login foragency/schoolsGeneral Uselogin for allothersGo tohttps://mtcis.intocareers.orgMCIS HelpdeskMCRN@mt.govMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201717
Hover over a toptab to “show”options ofselectionReports tabTools you areused to finding:AssessmentsReality CheckMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201718
Another “hover” tabNewsAnnual changesunder What’s New?Tutorials & More2 itemsMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201719
Help & LinksTools forCounselors &TeachersMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201720
Under ClassroomActivities on theleft side of thescreenExpand arrow byselecting:Lesson Plans &ToolsCollege BingoMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201721
Left columnGuides &InstructionalToolsAgain, expandwith the arrowto reveal tools,guidesMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201722
SKILLSCounselorsManual Download orprintAppendix Aassists inunderstandingskill areasMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201723
Warning: whenyou click Toolsfor Counselors, itflips you over tothe generalaccess side ofMCIS.To get back usethe back arrowsto the left of theaddress bar.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201724
Help & LinksCurriculumMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201725
Curriculum*Left navigationoptions*Center filters*SortMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201726
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Complete break-down of the lesson; amount of time, focus of lesson, what you need-preparation, a walkthrough of steps to complete the activity, how to save to the portfolio, and the materials to support the activitysuch as PowerPoint or worksheets.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201728
MCIS Help Desk: MCRN@mt.gov www.careers.mt.gov OR www.lmi.mt.gov https://www.facebook.com/montanacareerlab/MCIS https://mtcis.intocareers.orgResourcesEmail the Help desk to schedule training to learn how touse MCIS for career planning for students and clients.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201729
JobAccommodationNetworkaskjan.orgA-Z OF DISABILITIES ANDACCOMMODATIONSFacilitate a discussion onaccommodations in the workplacethat could be explored in schoolMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201730
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/resources/free materialsFinancialLiteracyHow and why do we fillout employmentpaperwork?How to read a paystub?How to manage income?Why do we need a goodcredit score?Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201731
MCIS CurriculumFinancialLiteracy My financial lt.aspx?page CCInfo2&FileID CU&FileNum 200592 Reality Checkhttps://mtcis.intocareers.org/realitycheck/RC introduction.aspx Hands on Banking http://www.handsonbanking.org/en/ Contact your local bank about coming into a school Consumer Math Curriculum- costhttp://www.consumermath.org/getting tarted-consumer-math/Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201732
Students Going to Workand Its Effect onSSI/MedicaidSome UsefulSocial Security RulesMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201733
StudentEarned IncomeExclusion If you are under age 22 and regularly attending school, SSA doesnot count up to 1,790 of earned income per month when theyfigure your Supplemental Security Income payment amount. Themaximum yearly exclusion is 7,200 . These amounts are for theyear 2016; SSA usually adjusts these figures each year based onthe cost-of-living.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201734
The Definition of “Regularly Attending School”StudentEarned IncomeExclusion In college or university for at least 8 hours/week In grades 7-12 for at least 12 hours/week; or In a training course for at least 12 hours/week (15 hours/week if thecourse involves shop); or less time than indicated for reasonsbeyond the student’s control, such as illness.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201735
Home schooling qualifies if:StudentEarned IncomeExclusion You are instructed in grades 7-12 for at least 12 hours a week; and The instruction is in accordance with a home school law of thestate or other jurisdiction in which you reside. SSA applies the SEIE before the general income exclusion or theearned income exclusion.Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201736
After the SEIE is applied, income is subject to: The General Income Exclusion of 20.00, and The Earned Income Exclusion of 65.00Income for a Month(Gross) 2,000Earnings andSSIMontana Pre-ETS TAC 2017MINUS 1,790MINUS 210 20MINUS 65TOTAL 12537
In order to calculate the amount of income to subtract from the SSI check,Social Security then divides the difference, in this case 125, by 2 125 divided by two 62.50EARNINGSAND SSI So, 735 (SSI amount for 2017) minus 62.50 The student receives an SSI check for 672.50 AND is able to earn 2,000 for the month Month total earnings 2,672.50Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201738
PropertyEssential toSelf-Support(PESS) Resources that a student uses in order to operate a business or earn money SSA does not count any property used in a trade or a business (inventory orgoods to be sold) or tools or equipment if the student is an employee Up to 6,000 of equity value on both business and non-business property Also includes business bank accountsMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201739
How toSearch forEmploymentOpportunities for Job Searches:-Networking (who do you know and how can they help you?)Newspaper adsSigns in the windowOn-line postsMontana Job ServicePreparing to Follow-up on an Inquiry:-Preparing an application and/or resumeFinding personal referencesIntroducing oneself to a potential employerDressing the partThank-you lettersMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201740
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Free SoftSkillsCurriculumMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201744
Classroom Activities forPreparing for HigherEducation and PostSecondary Training ProgramsMelissa DadmunMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201745
Review Counseling for Post-Secondary Education Progression for moreideas on how to support awareness, exploration, preparation andtraining. Suggestions include:SupportSchools withthe FollowingPre-ETSActivities: Present VRBS program information and post-secondary supports Assist in facilitating guest speakers and/or panel discussions Lead a discussion on importance of networks of supports,community, and independent living options Help students add information to transition binders Co-teach parts of Exploration Course to learn about academic andcareer interests Help facilitate virtual or online post-secondary program tour Facilitate a small group in the Discovery processMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201746
College and Career Readiness: Support through workbooks andonline transition curriculum/modulesPost-secondaryEducationResources andCurriculum Making my Way Through College: A guide for students withdisabilities Montana Career Information System: Career pathway modules andemployability skills Disability Disclosure and Accommodations: 411 on DisabilityDisclosure workbook Self-Determination: Awareness of strengths and challenges,ability to independently set goals and make choices, ability tocollaborate and network with others. University of Oklahoma, Zarrow Center Whose future is it anyway? Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy: ME! LessonsMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201747
Learn how Group Discovery can be used as a classroom tool throughthis webinar and handout presented May 12, 2016 by Abby Cooper Rural Institute Planning WorkbookOtherConsiderations: It’s My Choice, Minnesota Governor’s Council on DevelopmentalDisabilities Pepnet 2 Training M0dules: Free, online interactive training designedfor students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Map It: What Comes Next Getting a Job Project Access, University of Oregon Transition Network Region 8, Eastern Oregon Regional Job Club MaterialsMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201748
Questions?Montana Pre-ETS TAC 201749
Ellen Condon, DirectorPre-Employment Transition Services Technical Assistance CenterUniversity of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive ncondon@ruralinstitute.umt.edu(406) 243-4134Pre-ETS Webinar Archives: .edu/transition/trainingcalend.aspMontana Pre-ETS TAC 201750
SKILLS Counselors Manual - Download or print-Appendix A assists in understanding skill areas . Free Soft Skills Curriculum Montana Pre-ETS TAC 2017 44. Classroom Activities for . Pepnet 2 Training M0dules: Free
