KU Center for Research on Learning

KU Center for Research on Learning



Welfare to Work

Components


Table 3. Project Components – Content, Audiences and Evaluation

LD Screening Module Accommodation Modules Employer Modules Comprehensive SLD Service Model
Content
  • Self-rating
  • Inventory
  • Performance battery
  • Accommodations matrices
  • Functional needs interview
  • Accommodation selection procedure
  • Information on the LD condition and its impact on daily life
  • Myths and Facts
  • Legal Rights and Responsibilities
  • Checklists & job analysis
  • "Person First" terminology
  • Information on tax credits
  • Determining workplace accommodations
  • Resources
 Plan for:
  • LD diagnostic battery
  • Work skill development curriculum
  • Self-advocacy curriculum
  • Administration guide
Audience
  • SRS case manager
  • SDA case manager
  • SRS case manager
  • SDA case manager
  • Community-based organizations
  • Employers
  • Small Business Development Centers
  • Case managers
  • Community college instructors
  • Adult education programs
  • Corrections
Evaluation
  • Survey of case managers
  • Cross-validation of sample (n=100)
  • TANF clients on panel
  • Follow-up of 50 TANF clients who screen positive for SLD
  • Survey of case managers
  • TANF clients on panel
  • Evaluative feedback from CBOs
  • Survey
  • Phone interview with sample (n=30)
  • Evaluative feedback from SBDCs
  • Instructor evaluations
  • Learner evaluations
  • Community college staff evaluations