getting on with life: transition services leading to successful outcomes
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Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading to Successful Outcomes. Dr. Pat Rogan Executive Associate Dean Indiana University School of Education Indianapolis [email protected] 10-14-10. AGENDA A Vision of a Desirable Future Current Status & Outcomes Promising Practices - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading
to Successful Outcomes Dr. Pat Rogan
Executive Associate DeanIndiana University
School of EducationIndianapolis
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
