David and Myra Vandy, consultants, agree to the following, in order to provide
the best possible services and opportunities to youth. Staff will receive
training from the Vandys in their Building Credentials Credit System.
The Vandys will provide Staff training and assistance in:
* Building Credentials- A proven positive behavior
management credit system
* Appropriate and effective rewards and consequences
* Positive interactions with young adults served by ……………
* How to use the SMOOTH TRANSITIONS Planner
* Strategies to establish consistency and teamwork
Training Overview:
One all day Training Session for the staff,
with the number of participants not to exceed 25
A second all day Training Session for the staff,
with the number of participants not to exceed 25
One 4 hour Training Session for Staff,
2 days after beginning Building Credentials
One 4 hour Training Session for Staff,
4 days after beginning Building Credentials
Outline for Day 1 (approximately 7 hours)
Introductions/ Getting Acquainted
Outline and Goals for the day
Introduction and Overview of BUILDING CREDENTIALS
Review Sample Daily Credit Sheets
Daily and Weekly Graph Description
Review Earned Privilege Chart
3 X 5 Index Card Exercise (bedtimes)-
Modifying behavior with minimal or no consequences
BREAK
Description and Scoring of Daily Personal Responsibilities-
(On Time, Room, Chore, Homework/Work)
Personal Characteristics Description and Scoring
Life Preparation and Planning Description and Scoring
LUNCH
Site Tour
Creation of Daily Schedule
Consequences Guide
BREAK
Rewards Guide
Questions and Answers
To Do List
Outline for Day 2 (approximately 7 hours)
Daily Scoring Description
Weekly Scoring Description
Practice Scoring for the Week
BREAK
Practice Friday Scoring and Graphing
3 x 5 Index Card Exercise using practice scoring information
Site Specific Chore Program Creation
Site Specific Consequences Guide/Plan and Discussion
LUNCH
Creating Site Specific Earned Privilege Chart
Site Specific Rewards Guide/Plan and Discussion
Primary Importance of Transitioning
Life Preparation and Planning and its Role in BUILDING CREDENTIALS Credit System
Introduction of and How to Use the SMOOTH TRANSITIONS Planner
Explanation of Division of Responsibilities
Overview of each Section of the Planner
Survey/10 Steps To Creating The Life You Really Want (Example)
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Calendar Comments
Number Calendars
Date Monthly Plans
Additional Personal Objectives
Beginning Life Preparation and Planning Activities- First Week
Training Review
Brainstorming/ Questions and Answers
To Do List
Day 3 Outline for first 4 hour Training Session
Review and Discussion of Challenges and Successes
Refining and Expanding Site Specific Rewards
Final Establishment and Agreement Among Staff of Appropriate and Consistent
Consequences
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Review SMOOTH TRANSITIONS (LPP) Training
Initial Assessment
Initial Assessment/Long Term Planning
Annual and Final Post High School Goals
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Ongoing Objectives/Conditional Objectives
Example Monthly Plan- Month 1
Questions and Answers
Day 4 Outline for Second 4 hour Training Session
Site Tour and Logistics Check
Review Progress and Challenges at 1 week
Weekly Scoring and Discussion
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First Weekly Graphing
Review of Appropriate and Consistent Consequences
Open Discussion of Work Style of Staff Members as Related to Working with One
Another and with Young People
Maintaining Positive Control- Detachment, Non-Punitive Consequences, Humor and
Related Benefits for Staff
Example Savings Plan
Staff Cooperation and Consistency
Building Community Connections/Building Resource Library
Internship and Volunteer Planning/Field Trips
Reward Strategies/Expanding Site Specific Rewards
Brainstorm/Question and Answer/Open Discussion
Budget outline
Consulting fees: $5,220.00
Per Diem: $159.00 per day x =$
Mileage
Example: miles RT x 36 cents per mile = $
Materials/ Books $
Building Credentials x $25.00/book = ($ )
Smooth Transitions x $15.00/book = ($ )
TOTAL $
Payment due upon completion of training
David and Myra Vandy, Copyright 2002