Project SEARCH Coeur d'Alene 2020-2021 - Coeur d'Alene Public Schools

Application Information
                                                and Instructions (Part 1)

       Project
       SEARCH
    Coeur d’Alene
       Idaho
   2020-2021
* Please keep this portion of the
application for your own records

               Project SEARCH Coeur d’Alene 2020-2021 Application (Part 1)

Eligibility Criteria

●   Desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the Project
    SEARCH program.

●   Be at least 18 years of age. Have independent personal hygiene and grooming skills.

●   Possess Social Security card and government issued picture ID.

●   Have independent daily living skills. Be able to communicate effectively (may be other
    than verbal).

●   Have completed four years of high school, met graduation credit requirements, and have a
    current IEP. I​ EP must state “​The student will meet high school graduation requirements with
    adaptations determined by IEP Team.”

●   Agree that this will be the last year of student services through the school district.

●   Meet eligibility requirements for Idaho’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

●   Maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in the workplace without immediate
    supervision. Take direction from supervisors (Project SEARCH and hospital staff).

●   Be willing to explore transportation options ​and​ to train for independent travel.

●   Ability to maintain a high level of attendance (less than 12 absences during the Project
    SEARCH year). Project SEARCH follows the school calendar and meets from 7:15 AM to
    2:15 PM Monday-Friday.

●   Available for some after program presentations and events. These occur 3-6 times per year
    usually in the evening hours (4 PM- 6 PM).

●   Have previous experience in a work environment, including school, volunteer and paid
    work is preferred.

●   Ability to pass drug screen, felony check and up to date immunizations. The flu vaccine is
    required and provided by Kootenai Health in the fall to all Project SEARCH interns.

●   Successfully complete the two-week trial period at the start of the Project SEARCH year. A
    background/criminal check, drug test and TB test will be conducted by and paid for by
    Kootenai Health during this time.

Application Process
The purpose of this application packet is to outline the skill set of the Project SEARCH
student candidate. This application enables the Selection Committee* to properly assess
each student candidate’s skills, abilities and background. Our goal is to select students
who will be successful in the Project SEARCH program and reach the outcome of
competitive employment.

The Selection Process includes the following guidelines:

   1.     All students applying to Project SEARCH need to attend the Project SEARCH
          presentation on ​December 11, at 4 PM-5PM​ in the Kootenai Health Resource
          Center (follow parking lot signs).
   2.     Project SEARCH applicants and a parent/guardian/support staff need to attend
          application information night ​January 22, 2020, 4:00 PM-6 PM​ in the Kootenai
          Health Resource Building.
   3.     The completed application is due on ​February 14​ by noon.
   4.     Applicant interviews will be scheduled for the afternoons of F​ ebruary 17-28 ​in
          the Project SEARCH classroom. The Project SEARCH applicant and a
          parent/guardian/support person needs to attend.
   5.     For additional information, see the timeline and checklist included in this packet.

* Please note ⎯ ​ ​ ​Selection Committee will ideally include:
    ● Instructor, Coeur d’Alene School District
    ● Job Coach, Tesh
    ● Kootenai Health staff representative
    ● Director of Special Education, Coeur d’Alene School District or admin designee
    ● Counselor from Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR)
    ● Tesh Administrator
    ● Parent of a Project SEARCH graduate
    ● Community Business Partner
The selection committee will give the highest preference to students who meet the selection
criteria a​ nd​ reside within the Coeur d’Alene School District boundaries. Students from
outside the CDA school district will be selected if there are internship slots available. The
number of internship slots is determined by Kootenai Health (the host business).

Application Timeline 2020-2021 Program Year

November                   Application packets available at local high schools, Tesh, Project
                           SEARCH office, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other local agency
                           offices and the Project SEARCH CDA website

December 11                Project SEARCH Presentation ​4:00 PM
                           Kootenai Health Resource Center

January 22 A​ pplication ​Information Night​ for prospective students and parents
          ​4:00 PM​ Kootenai Health Resource Center

February 14                Applications DUE by 12:00 (noon) to the Coeur d'Alene School
                           District office (1400 N Northwood Center Court, CDA 83814)

February 17-28             Individually scheduled interviews with applicant and
                           parent/guardian/support staff in Project SEARCH

March 11                   Selection Committee meets

March 20                   Notification letters (acceptance/declination) sent to applicants

June 4                     Project SEARCH Celebration and Presentation
                           4:00 PM​ Kootenai Health Resource Building
                              o Class of 2020 Graduation
                              o Introduction of the Project SEARCH 2020-2021 Class

*August 31                 New student intern and parent orientation
                           *Bring calendar to sign up for the fall IEP meetings

*September 7               First day of Project SEARCH

*September 18              End of two week trial period

September/October          IEP Meetings

*Dependent upon the Coeur d’Alene School District 2020-2021 Calendar
Please contact Theresa Moran, (208) 625-5799, ​tmoran@cdaschools.org​ for more information.

2020-2021 Application Check Sheet

✴    Please note: All required documents must be completed and submitted together for
     consideration.

☐ ​Completed Application and Consent Form-Access to School Records (Part 2a)

☐ Academic History Form (Part 2b)

☐ Teacher Assessment (Part 3)

☐ High School Transcripts

☐ Attendance Report (High School Report from the attendance office)

☐ Current Individual Education Plan (IEP)

☐ Special Education Eligibility​ Report

☐ One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Non-family member; preferably ​not​ the teacher who completed the Teacher Assessment

To be completed at Interview
        ☐    ​Student Self-Assessment (Part 4)
        ☐    ​Parent Assessment (Part 5)

Return completed Application Packet to: Theresa Moran at Project SEARCH or
                                        Coeur d'Alene School District 271
                                        1400 N Northwood Center Court
                                        Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Applications are DUE February 14th at 12:00pm (noon)

Questions?
Theresa Moran                            Veronica Biaggi
tmoran@cdaschools.org                    vbiaggi@teshinc.com
Teacher                                  Job Coach
Project SEARCH                           Project SEARCH
(208) 625-5799                    (208) 625-5799

Application Information Night

When:        January 22, 2020; 4PM-6PM
Where:       Kootenai Health Resource Center (2003 Kootenai Health Way)

Who Needs to Attend?​ Project SEARCH applicant & parent/guardian/support staff

Activities to be completed during this time:
   ❖ Project SEARCH presentation
          o What is Project SEARCH?
          o The application process
   ❖ Meet the Project SEARCH team
   ❖ Sign up for Interview slot
   ❖ An opportunity to have your questions answered
If you are unable to attend the Application Night please contact Theresa Moran 208-625-5799
or by email ​tmoran@cdaschools.org​ and another date can be arranged.

Interviews

When:         Scheduled individually (February 17-28 in the afternoon)
Where:        Project SEARCH classroom

Who Needs to Attend?​ Project SEARCH applicant & parent/guardian/support staff

The interview will include:
   ● Student Interview (5-10 minutes)
   ● Parent Interview (5-10 minutes)
   ● Assessments by parent and student
   ● Photo taken of student
*Plan on this taking 30-45 minutes to complete*
Interviews will be held February 17-28 in the afternoon as scheduled by student and
parent during application information night on January 22.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare to answer the following questions:
   1) Please tell us a little about yourself.
   2) Why are you interested in Project SEARCH?
   3) What would be your dream job and why?
   4) What job would you be interested in obtaining after Project SEARCH?
   5) Do you plan to work full time or part time? Are you willing to work weekends and
        holidays?
   6) What jobs have you done in the past? At home? At school? For pay? Or volunteer?
   7) Do you have any questions about Project SEARCH?
*Students are encouraged to bring notes to the interview to assist them in answering the
interview questions.