getting on with life: transition services leading to successful outcomes

Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading

to Successful Outcomes Dr. Pat Rogan

Executive Associate DeanIndiana University

School of EducationIndianapolis

progan@iupui.edu

10-14-10

AGENDAA Vision of a Desirable FutureCurrent Status & Outcomes

Promising PracticesDiscussion

Self-determination & Advocacy Typical Living Options Integrated Employment Lifelong Learning Satisfying Relationships Community Membership

What is YOUR Vision of a Desirable Future?

We’ve Learned…QUALITY OF LIFE

John O’Brien’s 5 Accomplishments:

* Presence * Participation * Choice * Competence * Respect

CURRENT TRENDSTRADITIONAL Focus on deficits

Group orientation; fit to program

Professional control

Service segmentation

BEST PRACTICE Capacity search Integration; customization Self determination; natural supports Holistic, seamless

Coordinated Results oriented Incorporated in student’s IEPSchool to post-school activities:

Post-secondary education Vocational education Integrated employment Continuing and adult education Independent living Community participation

Transition Services Defined

Percent of youth aged 16 and above with an individualized education program (IEP) that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the post-secondary goals.

State Annual Performance ReportIDEIA Indicator 13

Post-school Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities

High drop out rates46% employment (ft or pt)Increasing placement in segregated facilities

13% post-secondary ed 73% living at home Social isolation

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

Promising Practices:LONGITUDINAL PREPARATION

Pre-school to elementary transition Apply for a Medicaid Waiver Include students in general education Develop a work ethic (responsibilities, task

completion) Involve students in chores Increase independence (self-care skills, etc.) Build student voice and involvement Continue to involve & empower parents Develop a transition plan to middle school

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Inclusive education Extracurricular activities Career exploration Involvement in IEP conferences Work tasks with peers, as appropriate Independent living skills Transition planning for high school

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Inclusive education Career exploration in inclusive settings Age-appropriate work experiences Extracurricular activities Self-determination & advocacy Student led Transition IEP meetings Exploration of adult services Other?

HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12

STUDENT-CENTERED PLANNING “Discovery”: Who is

this person? Profile: Compile info. Planning Meetings:

◦PATH◦Personal Futures Planning◦MAPS, etc.

Resume/Portfolio: For Employer Contact

Start with the END in Mind:PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING

Revise Goals and

plans

Tell people what you

want

Know Yourself

Use the Self-determined Learning Model of Instruction

Take Action

Make Goals

My Voice

Example

YOUR TURN!

Questions?Comments?Concerns?

Rationale for “Off-Campus” (Non-School) Transition Services for Youth Ages 18-21

Peers without disabilities exit high school at 18.

By age 18, school buildings lose their relevance.

Poor transition outcomes: Students & parents need to be better prepared.

Develop Daily Routines

Project Search

• 1:1 assistant in HS

• Little or no speech

• Limited mobility & independence

After 1 year in SITE :

• More verbal• Independently

using city bus• Job at bookstore• Array of interests

JOSH

WRITTEN INFORMATION SHARED WITH FAMILIES

Person Centered Planning Driving Medicaid Waiver SSI/SSDI Guardianship Work Incentives Mental Health Services Transportation Voc Rehab Record Keeping Wills and Trusts Benefits

Planning Respite Care Adult Continuing Education Adult Service Employment Providers

Factors That Promote Good Outcomes

1. Student-centered, Strengths-based approach

2. Longitudinal Preparation & Transitions3. Family Education & Support 4. Self-determination/Advocacy5. Staff Expertise 6. Community-based Work Experiences

7. Access to Quality Adult Services8. Long-term Funding9. Reliable/Affordable

Transportation10. Business Partnerships11. Sense of URGENCY

Factors That Promote Good Outcomes (cont.)

JOB DEVELOPMENT (“Carved” Job)Chris at the University

Customized Employment Bryan & Cody – “Brody’s on the Canal”

Customized EmploymentMatt’s Delivery Service

Contact Me

Pat Rogan – IUPUI 317/274-6862

progan@iupui.edu

Thank You!