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1 Implementation and Replication Menu of Services Basic Implementation: These technical assistance services allow the partners in a given locality to implement a licensed program with access to all documents, curriculum and practices. However, a Basic program cannot replicate another program on their own, participate in a research study or have any outside tours (except for the purposes of student recruitment and local marketing). In all marketing materials, publicity and grant applications sites must reference their affiliation and origination of the program with Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. In addition, each site must pay an annual licensing fee of $ after the completion of the first of operation. Activity Description Suggested Dates Overview This training is designed as the first step of technical assistance to implement all programs. All partners (Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities, Community Rehabilitation Provider, etc.) need to be present for this training. If the host business is identified they could also be included for all or part of the training. The training includes: In-depth overview of the program including model fidelity components Review of partner roles and responsibilities using job descriptions and pie charts Funding and resource contribution from each partner Resource Guide overview Success measures identification Task list/timeline creation of all major steps needed to implement the program Meeting agendas formation for Steering Committee Business Proposal development Technical Assistance Next Steps Six to nine months before program start Cost 1

2 Employability Curriculum, Family Involvement and Student Selection This training is meant for the entire team. It is important that the instructor and job coach attend. The content includes: First Year Timeline with detailed month-to-month activities 12 units of the Employability Skills Curriculum and key lesson plans Curriculum Management System and how to access the on-line storage system Other curricular resources such as the Job Club Manual Family Involvement Curriculum and how to customize the activities Affinity Diagram to align team goals and strategies Student selection preparation including rubric Resource Guide in-depth review Two to five months before program start Employer Education and Internship Development This training includes adapted presentations to the host business to market to leadership and throughout the organization. It could include: Customizing presentations to various groups within the host business for educational and marketing purposes Marketing interns and other people with disabilities as potential employees Reviewing the internship process and asking for departmental participation Touring the business to recommend specific internships and skills to be learned Discussing the internal hiring process and options for interns Discussing adaptations within the internship to increase skill acquisition Development of Business Advisory Committee This training could be divided into a series to talks customized to the business needs. Three to five months before program start Total: All prices are inclusive of expenses: flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc. There may be a surcharge for travel that is more expensive based on area or distance. $15,

3 Certified Implementation: A Basic program can upgrade their status at any time to a Certified program through the following activities. This advanced status allows the program to replicate in the same community using the identical partners (except the host business) without technical assistance from Central Administration (located at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center), give tours to other programs in the region or similar industry sectors and participate in research studies. All sites need to mention their affiliation and origination of the program with Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. Each site must pay an annual licensing fee of $ after the completion of the first of operation. Activity Description Suggested Dates Performance Review Audit This audit reviews the site in relation to the 12 model fidelity components and the other program elements. The series of interviews and observations results in a team meeting at the conclusion of the process on the second day with recommendations for continuous improvement. A written report will be delivered within 30 days of the audit. Successful passage of this audit is necessary to replicate the program in your region. Once the second program has started, they must be audited at the end of their first program. program or any time after that Auditor Cost Teaching and Coaching for Success This training is designed specifically for the education and rehabilitation partners but all stakeholders are welcome. The content includes: Research based techniques and how they can be used to meet the high expectations of employment for each intern Development of vocational profiles for each intern Designing meaningful internships using systematic and complex work Analyzing the community labor market (5000 foot level,) host business (500 foot level), department internships (50 foot level) to teaching of specific tasks at the worksite (5 foot level). Tracking skill acquisition that makes use of Lean tools Teaching employability and abstract skills program, summer after first or first half of second Job Development and Capacity Building The goal of this presentation is to increase overall employment outcomes and student class size. It also incorporates the recommendations of the audit to assist the team in continuous improvement. It is customized to the partners, student needs and industry sector of the program. It will in include best practices in job Three to six months after the audit 3

4 placement from traditional methods as well as from high achieving programs and takes into account the job development plan and personnel involved in the specific program. It will also include the development of a Business Advisory committee. Preparation with the auditor and team leadership will be involved to prepare for this interactive training. Conference Calls Involvement in calls and meetings can occur through a conference call, Skype or other electronic meeting program. In this way the PS consultant can continue involvement with the team, problem solve issues, brainstorm funding strategies, and monitor the time line and assist the team in any way. On-going Total Cost All prices are inclusive of expenses: flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc. This pricing is for a single site. There may be a surcharge for travel that is more expensive based on area or distance. $15, (cost is in addition to Basic package/cost) A statewide initiative could work with for all of their sites to become Certified or receive any A la carte training and receive some altered pricing. For example, Teaching and Coaching for Success could be delivered in a larger group; however the audits must be done for each site (individually) at $3, each. The Business Manager will negotiate any alternate pricing. A la carte Training and Technical Assistance Activity Description Suggested Dates Student Selection Assistance will work with the local team to facilitate the hands-on assessment and interviewing process of the intern candidates. Preparation with the team through conference calls will be needed before this day takes place. All student candidates should be involved in the selection process. The typical schedule is: 8:00 candidates arrive and are greeted by team members 8:30 Candidates participate in six to ten assessment stations based on typical internship tasks. Students also will be interviewed by a small team including a host business representative. 11:30 Student candidates finish their assessment tasks and interviews 4 After the PS teacher and job coach are hired Cost $2,500

5 12:00 Team members have lunch and rate each candidate on the rubric (facilitated by PS staff member) and gain consensus 4:00 Finalize student cohort for initial program Lean in a Environment Capacity Building Teaching and Coaching for Success This training provides the background and philosophy of Lean processes and how it transmits to a environment. This active presentation teaches ten Lean tools that can be used to increase intern and program efficiency. It is especially designed for the instructor, job coaches and other hands-on staff. This could be done for several teams in a state or region. Customized technical assistance with all team members to increase capacity to student recruitment, internship development and/or employment outcomes. This is designed for continuous improvement for any site and could be beneficial for sites not reaching at least 60% employment for interns. This training is designed specifically for the education and rehabilitation partners but all stakeholders are welcome. The content includes: Research based techniques and how they can be used to meet the high expectations of employment for each intern Development of vocational profiles for each intern Designing meaningful internships using systematic and complex work Analyzing the community labor market (5000 foot level,) host business (500 foot level), department internships (50 foot level) to teaching of specific tasks at the worksite (5 foot level). Tracking skill acquisition that makes use of Lean tools Teaching employability and abstract skills After the first Any time after the first program and audit program, summer after first or first half of second or Training Institute $5,000 (for 1 25 participants) $10,000 for 26 or more participants $2, $5,000 (for 1 25 participants) $10,000 for 26 or more participants Achieving High Employment Outcomes Performance Review Audit This newly developed training includes researched strategies from the high achieving sites. Other content includes job placement strategies from mainstream staffing companies and more in-depth job development techniques. This could be done for several teams in a region or state. This audit reviews the site in relation to the 12 model fidelity components and the other program elements. The series of interviews and observations results in a team meeting at the conclusion of the process on the second day with recommendations for continuous improvement. A written report will be Any time after first program program or any time after that or Training Institute Auditor $5,000 (for 1 25 participants) $10,000 for 26 or more participants $3,

6 delivered within 30 days of the audit. Successful passage of this audit is necessary to replicate the program in your region. We recommend an audit every five s (on average) for continuous improvement purposes. Regional or state meetings Meetings are facilitated for the team or teams in a geographic area or state. These gatherings are customized to the needs of the team and could focus on student recruitment, building capacity, employment outcomes, curriculum, model fidelity components or anything related to continuous improvement. Anytime $2, per meeting Business Presentation Customized presentations to a potential host site or the identified business for the purposes of marketing the program internally, communicating the program to leadership, soliciting internships, etc. Anytime Erin Riehle $2, Tour of Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Fifth Third Bank (2 days) Autism Curriculum and Training Overlay Tours of the original program at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center and Fifth Third Bank demonstrate typical classrooms, internships and job placements in a host business environment. These could be customized to the needs of the group. (The price includes lunch both days and one dinner; does not include lodging or any other travel expenses). collaborates for Autism has designed research based strategies and training techniques that complement the curriculum for programs that are serving only students with autism. This training begins with two days of intensive training to gain the specific knowledge. Beyond the 2 day training would be on-going consultation for questions and problem solving. The training is designed to assist the staff to successfully deliver the curriculum in order to meet the interns learning styles, communication preferences, educational and behavior needs. Any time before or after program begins After the PS teacher and job coach are hired so they can participate in the training PS at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Collaborate s for Autism staff (NY)/ PS staff $ per person $5, All prices are inclusive of expenses (flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc.) except for tours in Cincinnati. There may be a surcharge for travel that is more expensive based on area or distance. 6