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C. Goals / Objectives and Performance Levels <br />1. How will services to be provided aid in meeting the WIA performance goals? <br />The OCCTAC Arts and Learning Academy program will offer out-of-school youth with and without disabilities the <br />opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to successfully transition into the workforce, and further their <br />education and training. The goals of the program are to build participants' self-esteem and confidence, <br />academic improvement, leadership skills, workforce preparation and experience by teaching them self-reliance <br />through both structured and alternative educational and job training opportunities. As previously mentioned, <br />OCCTAC staff will recruit 18 out-of-school youth with and without disabilities, working very closely with the <br />Santa Ana Unified School District Transition Partnership Program; the Success Bound program and the Santa Ana <br />Police Athletics and Activities League and other local agency referrals to ensure that our enrollment goals will be <br />met by the designated timeline. Youth who meet the requirements for enrollment will take part in an interview <br />and assessment process prior to starting the educational and job training at the OCCTAC Arts & Learning <br />Academy program. <br />2. Describe how you will monitor program activity and manage for performance. <br />The Individual Educational Plan of participants provided by the school district will be taken into account when <br />identifying academic/basic skills of the participants. In addition, other assessments will be used to identify the <br />literacy and math levels of each participant. The TABE assessment will be used to identify basic skill deficiencies <br />if they are not reported in the IEP. This information will help to determine the placement for those participants <br />interested in being "mentors/tutors", and will guide each WIA participant in their educational/academic goals. <br />3. Describe how program will deliver academic assistance to raise the skill level of youth who are basic skill <br />deficient. <br />Academic assistance (math & literacy coaching) will be provided to each WIA participant on a one-to-one basis <br />via the Literacy or Math Instructor/Mentor and the Career counselor. Each participant will meet at least once a <br />week with the literacy or math instructor to learn a variety of academic and learning strategies to help <br />participants further their educational goals. These strategies will help them enhance their own academic skills, <br />as well as how to help other younger students in an educational setting. The Career Counselor will also help <br />students determine their educational and career goals and guide them into pursuing a higher level of education. <br />The OCCTAC WIA staff will collaboratively address the needs of each participant and make appropriate <br />recommendations regarding the level of skill. Additionally, the WIA staff will suggest alternate methods of <br />instruction for those participants who have learning disabilities. The program will provide those youth with <br />special needs the opportunity to receive assistance with literacy and math instruction through various arts <br />enrichment and practical business applications. <br />This program will provide a unique opportunity to enhance their academic skills and employment skills with <br />creative options. Students that are struggling both academically and in locating or retaining employment, face <br />challenges that make their educational and professional experiences frustrating and overwhelming. It is <br />necessary to take into consideration the various Types of Intelligence and Styles of learning when working with <br />students who are at various stages in learning, retention and pursuing employment goals. In the book, "Frames <br />of Mind," Psychologist, Howard Gardner has identified the following distinct types of multiple intelligences, <br />referred to as "MI Theory." For example: Interpersonal --Individuals who are leaders among their peers, who are <br />good at communicating and who seem to understand others' feelings and motives, possess interpersonal <br />intelligence. <br />7 <br />EXHIBIT A <br />