Job Coach Training

FREE -One Day Workshop to be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and will be repeated at different sites in Nebraska: February 15, 2008-Hastings: March 17, 2008-Omaha, and April 18, 2008 Nebraska City.

The Job Coach Training is a one-day workshop for para-educators/job coaches who with students with disabilities in a community-based setting. It is recommended classroom teachers attend with para-educators. Supervisors, administrators, adult service providers, and Vocational Rehabilitation staff are also encouraged to attend.

Information presented:

*Preparing students for the adult world

*Transition: It's the law

*How to teach a skill/stages of job training

*Social Skills

*Behavior management strategies

*Role of the para-educator/job coach

*Overview of common disabilities

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Patty Galbraith-has coordinated the community-based, non-paid job training program for Grand Island Schools/Central Nebraska Support Service Program for 22 years. She also coordinates community-based instruction for elementary, middle and high school students and the Transitional Living Program for students ages 18-21 in Grand Island Public Schools. Prior to that, she was a classroom teacher for students with developmental disabilities for 11 years.

Cindy Hahn-has been the Transition Specialist for Grand Island Public Schools for the past 15 years. Prior to that, sh was counselor and vocational evaluator for Vocational Rehabilitation and a program coordinator for a residential facility in Colorado for adults with developmental disabilities.

There is no registration fee. Trainers, materials, and breaks will be provided. Lunch will be on your own and casual dress is encouraged. There is a minimum of 10 participants. Funding for the workshop is provided by the Nebraska Department of Education Special Populations Transition Project, administered by educational Service Unit # 9. The State Transition Coordinator is Lindy Foley.

Pre-Registration is required. To register contact Barb Fischer, Educational Service Unit # 9 P.O. Box 2074, Hastings, NE, 68902 Phone-402-463-5611 or email bfischer@esu9.org