Learning Outcome 3:

Utilize the OT-lens to Consult on Transition Program Development

Learning Activities

Develop NextEd Challenge programming: Collaborate with St. Louis Arc staff to develop content for 3 week-long independent living skills sessions of NextEd Challenge (1 overnight session, 2 daytime sessions)
- Applied OT lens to development (e.g., when exploring the campus facilities for overnight programming, collaborating on schedule and content)
- Finalized program to solidify eBook for the program
- Addressed additional miscellaneous needs: the creation of supplemental resources, gathering supplies, etc.
Develop NextEd Challenge staff training: Develop NextEd Challenge Overnight staff training and revamp NextEd Challenge Day staff training as needed
- Reviewed existing staff training to inform NextEd Challenge training
- Finalized and implemented staff training content
Identify appropriate assessments to evaluate outcomes and success of the program: Pre- and post-program assessment options for participants, caregivers, and program
- Reviewed existing options for pre- and post-program assessment
- Revamped/established appropriate measures for participants/caregivers for programming and staff for the success of the training
Lead intake and debrief sessions for programming: Collaborate with Arc staff for intake/debrief around participants and programming
- Co-lead debrief sessions during and after overnight programming
- Co-led debrief sessions during programming
Meetings for collaboration and feedback on program development with OT mentor and peers: Meet with OT mentor and her students to inform OT transition-related roles and collaborate on program-specific development needs
- Attended 6 meetings with peers and mentor - overviewing themes of transition and overlap with OT.
- Collaborated with my mentor for consultative mentorship, assessment development, and staff training development
- Collaborated during programming through mentored supervision of consultation
- Collaborated on OT pitch to St. Louis Arc