Miss. Code. tit. 32, pt. 3, subpt. 2, ch. 1, subch. 5

Current through December 10, 2024

Subchapter 5 - [Effective 12/23/2024] CORRECTION PLAN

While behavior problems are rare, they do arise from time to time and may seriously interfere with your ability to get the most you can from the training. We want you to succeed and will do everything we can to help you address any problem behaviors.

The process includes the following steps:

1. Informal Verbal Warning: a meeting with Antonio Williams with documentation included in your case record.

2. Formal Verbal Warning: a verbal warning with written documentation included in your case record and shared with your Rehabilitation counselor.

3. Correction Plan/Behavior Contract: a written agreement describing the problem behavior/s that must be corrected as a condition of continuing your training. The correction plan must be signed by you, Antonio Williams, your rehabilitation counselor, and the Director of Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind.

4. One Week Suspension: Failure to comply with the requirements described in the correction plan may result in a one-week suspension from training. During the one-week suspension, you will not be allowed to attend classes or reside in the Emerge Center apartments. Antonio Williams in collaboration with your rehabilitation counselor will help you make the necessary arrangements to return home for the suspension period.

5. Dismissal from Training: If you do not comply with the conditions of the correction plan, you may be dismissed from the Emerge Center program. Upon dismissal, participation in training will end immediately, and you will be given 48 hours to vacate the apartments. Dismissal from training is a last resort. If you are having problems, we will do all we can to help you, but that does not mean we will overlook behaviors that are interfering with your training or the training of others. Finally, if you are terminated from the Emerge Center program, that does not mean that your rehabilitation counselor will give up on you. Your counselor will continue working with you to find a way forward to helping you achieve your personal and employment goals.

Note: Depending on the type and seriousness of the problem behavior/s, steps in this process may be skipped.

CONCLUSION

We look forward to your participation in the Emerge Center training. We want you to live a productive and fulfilling life. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Emerge Center Director, Antonio Williams, or your Rehabilitation counselor.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Fire and Safety Policy

Attachment B: Student Drug and Alcohol Policy

Attachment C: Personal Data Policy

Attachment D: Apartment Policy

Student Agreement

I have read and understand these policies and agree to abide by them.

Student signature: ___________________________________________

Student name (printed): _______________________________________

Date: _______________________

Miss. Code. tit. 32, pt. 3, subpt. 2, ch. 1, subch. 5

Adopted 12/23/2024