Increased Opportunities WorkBased Learning Experiences Sheila Ward Senior Consultant Understand the new WorkBased Learning Experiences WBLE available to school districts Understand which students ID: 815242
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Changes to the TPCA, what does it mean?
Increased Opportunities!
Work-Based Learning Experiences
Sheila Ward, Senior Consultant
Slide2Understand the new Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) available to school districtsUnderstand
which students may participate in the WBLE and how referrals are madeIdentify Employment Specialist (ES)
Responsibilities and provided servicesIdentify ES qualificationsIdentify WBLE deliverables and payments Understand how VR support can expand school district’s ability to offer WBLE to students
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide3How do they compare?
WBLE
Application/contractREBARequired deliverables and benchmark paymentsNo VR involvement in hiring/evaluation
No required Match
No 100% time certification
Students accessing Pre-ETS
served
Limited only by availability of funds
TPCA
Application/contract
REBA
Required deliverables and monthly disbursements
VR
involvement in hiring/evaluation
Match required by District
100% time certification
Students accessing Pre-ETS through an SE IPE served
Reimbursement is limited to contracted amount
Slide4Work-Based Learning Experiences must
Supplement
These WBLE services must be new, expanded or a continuation of services previously delivered through the TPCA.
Not Supplant
WBLE
may not be used to supplant existing school programs or services.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide5ES Qualifications
Four
years’ related experience, evidenced by a resume’ that reflects either: experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; or experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and one year’s experience as described above. OR
A Master’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and
six months’ experience
as described above. OR
An
Associate’s Degree
from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an unrelated field, and
two years’ experience
as described above.
OR
Current Exceptional Student Education Teaching Certificate
. OR
Current
Certified Education Teaching Certificate
with a
certificate
offered by a Secondary or Institution of
Higher
Education that
prepares educators to work with students or youth with disabilities.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide6Background Screening:
Updated from printed PP
Pursuant to section 413.208, Florida Statutes, the ES who will have direct, face-to-face contact with students on behalf of VR is required to undergo a Level II background screening via the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.Upon preliminary approval of your application, you will be sent instructions on ho9w to obtain the screening through the Clearinghouse. The WBLE App will remain in a “pending status until your screening(s) are approved.”
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide7What are Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE)?
A Pre-Employment Transition Service
Hands-on learningConducted in a real work environment, in the communityWork behavior and skill developmentSelf-esteem and confidence boostersResume and relationship builders
WBLE Contract
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide8What are WBLE activities?
Job ShadowingCareer Mentorship
Informational InterviewsPaid and non-paid Internships and Work ExperiencesVolunteering and Service LearningWorkplace tours and industry field tripsDefinitions are in the contract and in your packet
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide9Who may participate in WBLEs?
Students who:
Are ages 14-21
Are in school
Have a documented disability
STAR Portal Referral
Referral
Pre-ETS only
No application or eligibility required
Pre-ETS at Application
Additional services at IPE
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide10Any student with a disability?
Tier 1
Minimal servicesMinimal supportsServices and supports are required occasionallyTier 2
Increased servicesIncreased support
Services and
supports are
required
regularly
Tier 3
Most services
Most support
Services and supports are ongoing
MTSS
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide11What is the referral process for a WBLE?
Student referral is made to VR*
Disability documentation is collected with referralStudent and parent/guardian, if student is under 18, meet with VR staffService is chosenWBLE service referral is sent to school district through REBA
Service referral must be accepted by school district in REBA
*If student is already known to VR, student will be contacted to add service.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide12Employment Specialist
Responsibilities
Tier identification is made by school and provided to VR staff.
Work
closely with the VR
staff
to develop a
WBLE Plan and
Agreement*
that includes the services and supports that will be required for each
student
based on
their
WBLE goal or expected outcome and needs
.
Provide
the services
identified in the Plan and Agreement to assist
students
in making progress towards or achieving
their
WBLE goal or expected outcome
.
Submit
monthly
Student Progress Reports (SPR)s
for each
student
being served.
Submit
a
WBLE Rating
Form*
for each
student
at the completion of his/her WBLE.
Submit
a
WBLE Final Report*
at the end of each WBLE indicating
the student’s
progress towards or achieving
the
WBLE goal or expected outcome.
*Sample documents are in
your packet
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide13WBLE Services
Review Career/Interest assessment(s)
Job AnalysisWorksite developmentEmployer AssistanceWBLE Learning and Preparation ActsJob PlacementJob AccommodationsHands-on Learning (FKA Job Coaching)
Job Retentions Services
Services are defined
in the contract, in your packet
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide14What are anticipated services and supports per Tier?
Tier
Anticipated Services/Support Per Tier
Required Support:
1
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development,
WBLE
Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary)
Occasionally
2
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development,
WBLE
Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary),
Hands-on Learning
Regularly
3
Career/Interest Assessments, Job Analysis, Worksite development,
WBLE
Preparation Activities, Job Placement, Accommodations (if necessary), Hands-On Learning, and Job Retention
Ongoing
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide15Deliverables and Associated Benchmarks
Deliverables – used to validate benchmark
Signed Plan indicating AgreementMonthly SPR indicating progressWBLE Rating Form
Final Report
Benchmark – for payment
WBLE Plan and Agreement
WBLE Final Report
Invoice
when a benchmark is completed
and
m
onthly
submission of
deliverables are approved.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide16Rehabilitation Electronic Billing Application (REBA)
Will be used to process and submit for each student:
WBLE Plan and AgreementMonthly SPRsA WBLE Rating FormA WBLE Final ReportInvoices when a benchmark is met
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide17The WBLE Plan and Agreement
Is a benchmark created with the ES, VR Staff, Student, Parent/Guardian, and employer. It must be approved and signed by all parties.
The WBLE Plan and Agreement includes services and supports that will be required for each student based on his/her WBLE goal or expected outcome and needs.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide18The WBLE Plan and Agreement
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide19Monthly Student Progress Reports
This deliverable includes information about the work that is happening towards each student’s WBLE goal or outcome. This is reviewed and approved by VR staff.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide20WBLE Rating Form
This deliverable collects performance feedback on each student from his/her site supervisor. This must be signed by the site supervisor to be approved by VR staff.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide21The Final Report
This is a benchmark that is completed at the end of each WBLE indicating each student’s progress towards achieving his/her IPE and/or WBLE goal or expected outcome.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide22WBLE Invoices - Completed by the School District Point of Contact (POC)
*Sample invoice is in your packet
Invoice is a document the POC creates to submit for payment at the end of each month if a benchmark is met.
The invoice must include the Date,
S
tudent’s Name, Tier, WBLE #, Completed Benchmark, and Payment amount.
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide23Deliverables and Associated Benchmark Payments
TABLE 1 – Benchmark
No.
Benchmark
Amount
1.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier One
$980
2
WBLE Final Report – Tier One
$653
3.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Two
$1,960
4.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$1,306
5.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Three
$3,920
6.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$
2,612
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide24Deliverables and Associated Payment Benchmarks Continued
TABLE 1 – Benchmark
No.
Benchmark
Amount
Total Payment for 1 WBLE/per student/per school year
1.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier One
$980
$1,633
2
WBLE Final Report – Tier One
$653
3.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Two
$1,960
$3,266
4.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$1,306
5.
WBLE Plan and Agreement – Tier Three
$3,920
$6,532
6.
WBLE Final Report – Tier Two
$2,612
Up to 4/ year/ student
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide25A Monthly Invoice
Date
Student’s Name
Tier
WBLE #
Completed Benchmark
Payment
3/30/18
Jenny Wellington
1
3
WBLE Plan and Agreement
$980
3/30/18
Donald Tavares
3
1
Final
Report
$2,612
3/30/18
Stephanie Perry
3
2
WBLE Plan and Agreement
$3,920
3/30/18
Shellie
Pollyson
2
4
Final Report
$1,306
3/30/18
Malcolm Jones
2
1
WBLE Plan and
Agreement
$1,960
3/30/18
Tony Waters
1
1
Final Report
$653
Total $11,431
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide26Let’s Do the Math
How could your district spend this money???
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Number of Current TPCA Students
Amount earned
for a completed WBLE
Amount
earned for maximum WBLEs
Earning Potential
?
?
$6,532
Slide27Interested?
WBLE Application
Work-Based
Learning Experiences
Slide28Your VR Employment Programs
Contacts
General Transition Questions:
VRTransitionYouth@vr.fldoe.org