RELIANCE: Effects of KT Methods on VR Counselors Providing Pre-ETS to YW Sig
Project Description:
This project will be administered through a sub-contract between UK HDI and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). HDIs role will be as follows:
Interview by phone or in person 10 families/students with significant disabilities between 14-16 years of age, 10 VR Pre-ETS counselors, and 10 educators across Kentucky about their knowledge of and experience with Pre-ETS.
Implement Pre-ETS lessons developed in the areas of job exploration, work-readiness, and provide work-based experiences in the community for a total of 50 students across Kentucky. During this time, research study staff will be providing the Pre-ETS services and collecting data on effective strategies and outcomes of the lessons and community experiences from VR counselors, educators and family members. This information will be used to develop a toolkit.
Share data and information with VCU staff members and assist in the development of a toolkit for VR counselors serving students 14-16 years of age with significant disabilities.
Participate in RCT on use and effectiveness of the toolkit with VR counselors.
Assist VCU in the development of manuscripts and presentations at state and national conferences on project findings and outcomes.
Keyword(s):
young adults w/ disabilities, transition, employment, special ed, voc rehab
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
