ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 14 - 2009

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WIA Grant 2009-2010 OCCTAC Narrative C. Goals /Objectives and Performance Levels 1. How will services to be provided aid in meeting the WIA performance goals? The OCCTAC Arts and Learning Academy program will offer out-of-school youth with and without disabilities the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to successfully transition into the workforce, and further their education and training. The goals of the program are to build participants' self-esteem and confidence, academic improvement, leadership skills, workforce preparation and experience by teaching them self-reliance through both structured and alternative educational and job training opportunities. As previously mentioned, OCCTAC staff will recruit 18out-of-school youth with and without disabilities, working very closely with the Santa Ana Unified School District Transition Partnership Program and Providence Community Services and other local agency referrals to ensure that our enrollment goals will be met by the designated timeline. Youth who meet the requirements for enrollment will take part in an interview and assessment process prior to starting the educational and job training at the OCCTAC Arts & Learning Academy program. 2. Describe how you will monitor program activity and manage for performance. The Individual Educational Plan of participants provided by the school district will be taken into account when identifying academic/basic skills of the participants. In addition, other assessments will be used to identify the literacy and math levels of each participant. The TABE assessment will be used to identify basic skill deficiencies if they are not reported in the IEP, and the STAR Reading and Learner link assessments will be used to identify the literacy levels of each student. These assessment tools will be conducted as pre and post tests to measure growth across time. The literacy assessment will help also determine the placement for those participants interested in being "mentors/tutors", and help guide each WIA participant in their educational/academic goals. 3. Describe how program will deliver academic assistance to raise the skill level of youth who are basic skill deficient. Academic assistance (math & literacy coaching) will be provided to each WIA participant on a one-to-one basis via the Literacy or Math Instructor/Mentor and the Career counselor. Each participant will meet at least once a week with the literacy or math instructor to learn a variety of academic and learning strategies to help participants further their educational goals. These strategies will help them enhance their own academic skills, as well as how to help other younger students in an educational setting. The Career Counselor will also help students determine their educational and career goals and guide them into pursuing a higher level of education. The OCCTAC WIA staff will collaboratively address the needs of each participant and make appropriate recommendations regarding the level of skill. Additionally, the WIA staff will suggest alternate methods of instruction for those participants who have learning disabilities. The program will provide those youth with special needs the opportunity to receive assistance with literacy and math instruction through arts enrichment and practical business applications. This program will provide a unique opportunity to enhance their academic skills and employment skills with creative options. Students that are struggling both academically and in locating or retaining employment, face challenges that make their educational and professional experiences frustrating and overwhelming. It is necessary to take into consideration the various Types of Intelligence and Styles of learning when working with students who are at various stages in learning, retention and pursuing