ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 15 - 2010

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For these students part of their success will depend on the way/s they learn and process information. This table is a valuable tool for both the staff and the participants to understand their particular method of learning and thus, working. Many students may not even be aware of the differences in learning styles and personality types, which ultimately, affects their ability to achieve their employment and educational goals. Using these charts and others to deliver academic and employment assistance; helps to raise the skill level of our youth who are basic skills deficient and are in the process of learning basic employment skills. The chart has been scaled down and is from Accelerated Learning by Colin Rose (1987). It is an excellent tool to help determine different styles of learning. In many instances, the answers will reflect a primary learning style, which could have a profound impact on the participants' ability to adapt their learning style with their work and become a better employee. The WIA staff understands the value of considering various modalities of learning in relation to a participants' success. The WIA staff also integrates the team approach, by providing one-on-one tutoring and staff assistance; this individualized attention, helps the youth gain a greater sense of confidence, moving towards new levels of achievement as they focus on their goals. Because of this type of team support, the youth are more receptive to learning and more inclined to follow their advice and strategies. The youth also learn how to form good working relationships with the staff, establishing trust, good communication and a willingness to welcome new challenges. When you. atsgal Autfikq .. .. ,[ 1 1 e g lac e Do you sparingly but dislike Do you gesture and use Talk listening for too long? Do you Do you enjoy listening but are expressive movements? Do you favor words such as see, picture, impatient to talk? Do you use words use words such as feel, touch, and imagine? such as hear, tune, and think? and hold? Concentrate' Do you become distracted by Do you become distracted by sounds Do you become distracted by untidiness or movement? or noises? activity around you? Contact people Do you prefer direct, face-to-face, Do you talk with them while 011 business personal meetings? Do you prefer the telephone? walking or participating in an activity? Du something ,: Do you like to see demonstrations, Do you prefer verbal instructions or JDo you prefer to jump right in new at work.: diagrams, slides, or posters? talking about it with someone else? land try it? 4. Will the participant receive a certificate of completion or accomplishment for participation? Will the certificate count for WIA credential attainment rate? & S. How will continuous improvement be measured and conducted? Yes, WIA participants will receive a certificate depending on their specific goals. For those who are enrolled in another program they will receive the appropriate certificate. The work, performance levels and progress of each WIA participant will be monitored on a regular basis by our key staff: case manager, literacy/math coach, arts/technology mentor and Career counselor. The team will meet bi-monthly and/or more often as needed to discuss the goals, and services for each participant. The Case manager will meet bi-monthly with each participant to discuss goals, monitor their progress and documentation on the job (e.g., attendance and/or time sheets, etc), assist with employability skills training (e.g., resume writing, etc.), and help youth with job development. F1 EXHIBIT A