FirstStep
First Step: Basic Skills Series
A Developmental Transition & Life Skills Program
Designed for the low cognitive functioning Special Needs students that require guided instruction. The First Step Program is built around Four Work Centers that include 40 Subjects with 119 lessons and 354 hands-on Assessable activities. DVD Instructional Video included.
A Mastery-based learning Assessment
Students are assessed using a Mastery-based program that provides Assessment of all 354 Activities for Basic Mastery, Functional Mastery, and Interest. This data can be used to help generate IEPs, goals, and objectives and also to develop career plans and monitor student progress based on actual performance. Reports can also be utilized in data-driven decision making.
Materials & Training Included
TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM ALL JOB TASK INCLUDED
Installation & Setup Provided Staff Training & Development Included
BASIC HAND TOOLS MODULE
9 SUBJECTS AND 25 THREE PART JOB TASK LESSONS
This module teaches Students how to Identify and Use Basic Hand Tools. These are skills that will serve them in everyday living and which can help them transition into both Competitive and Assisted Employment in the Real World.
SUBJECTS: Hammers-Screwdrivers-Pliers-Wire Cutters-Wire Strippers-Saws-Wrenches-Sockets– Sanding
BASIC HOUSEHOLD SKILLS MODULE
8 SUBJECTS AND 20 THREE PART JOB TASK LESSONS
Basic Household Skills are imperative in order for Students to become as Independent as possible. Also, many of these skills are the same skills required to perform real jobs in the real work world.
SUBJECTS: Floor Care-Wet Floor Care-Dry Food Storage-Bulk Food Storage-Container Cleaning-Glass Cleaning-Bathrooms Cleaning-Counter Tops-Safety
BASIC MEASUREMENT SKILLS MODULE
11 SUBJECTS AND 40 THREE PART JOB TASK LESSONS
Basic Measurement Skills prepares the students to perform a variety of different types of jobs in the real world and are essential Life Skills for transitioning from School to Independent Living and functioning in the Community.
SUBJECTS: Rulers-Tape Measures-Squares-Dry Measurement Cups-Dry Measurement-Ounces– Measuring Spoons-Liquid Measurement Cups & Ounces-Scale Measurement Ounces, Pounds & Metric
BASIC EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS MODULE
9 SUBJECTS AND 34 THREE PART JOB TASK LESSONS
The Basic Employability Skills Module includes business job skills that will help the students perform real jobs in the real work world. This will help the students to become more independent and functional in the Job Market.
SUBJECTS: Sorting-Collating-Hole Punching-Paper Clipping-Stapling-Assembly-Assembly Line-Filing-Calculators