Table of Contents

Lifelong Learning Experiences for Persons with Disabilities in a Sheltered Environment

Setting up the Program

Compiling a list of classes.

Set up Measurable Goals and Class descriptions

Set a Time Frame

Find Instructors

Class Registration Forms

Schedule Classes

Implementation of Program

The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men……..

Problems & Solutions

Consumers’ choices didn’t always coincide with the guardian, case managers, or parents.

The eight week time frame didn’t coincide with the quarterly reports/staffings

No tracking of progress of consumers in classes.

Attendance wasn’t being taken.

Consumer class choices:

Funding of classes

Scheduling Classes

And just when you think you have everything figured out…..

The New Improved .Three Track System!!

More choices available

Untracked Classes

Awesome Outcomes

Increase in participation from 30% to 90%

Awards Day

Author: Delores Dorland, Crossroads of Western Iowa

Handouts: (these documents are in Adobe pdf format)

• Crossroads Lifelong Learning System
• Class Assignment
• Class Notice
• Tracking Sheet
• Sign-in Sheet

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