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Planning for a Successful Transition
Kimm PhillipsBarbara PublicoverParent Information Center603.224.7005www.picnh.org
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AcknowledgementsO NH Department of EducationO National Secondary Transition Technical
Assistance Center (NSTTAC)O Transition CoalitionO Division of Career Development and
TransitionO Center for Parent Information and
Resources (CPIR)O Next Steps Partners
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AgendaIntroductionsPre-assessmentObjectivesWorkshop ContentPost-assessment
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Objective
Develop an increased understanding and concrete ideas about how you can help your child prepare for life after high school.
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Age 18: The Age of Majority
OThe lawsOWho is in chargeOExpectationsOConsequencesONo IEP after High School
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IDEA vs ADAIDEA ADA
Type of Law Education, entitlement
Civil rights status, eligibility
Disability One of 13 categories
Impairment in major life activity
Ensures FAPE Equal access
Responsibility Parent and school
Student
Services Evaluation, remediation, accommodations & modifications
Reasonable accommodation
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Listening to your Child’s Voice
O IEP Meetings during Transition Student attendance Current Assessment Address interests, skills, strengths and
weaknesses Set goals for life after high school Review accommodation and modification needs
O Prepare your child to participate Know their disability Know their strengths and weaknesses Practice self-advocacy
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Parent Concerns
OHow will I know what’s going on?
OWill he be isolated?OCan he handle his money?OCan he hold a job?OWill he take care of his health?OCan he live on his own?OWho is going to wake him up?
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Discussing the FutureOAcademics/employmentOTransportationOMoney managementOHygiene or self-care
O Medication managementO Dietary issues
OHousing issuesOSocial situations
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Starting NowOWake themselves upOActively participate in IEP
meetingsOSchedule her own appointmentsORefill her own medicationsOUse a time management systemOGain work or volunteer experienceOLearn independent living skills
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Self-Disclosure
ODoes she know enough to describe herself to someone else?
OWhat does she gain by disclosing?
ODoes she have to?OWho and when should she
consider disclosing?
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Moving Forward
OAccepts and understands disabilities
OSets realistic goalsOSelf advocatesOUses resourcesOHas an understanding of
acceptable social skillsOKnows rights and
responsibilities
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Next Steps The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A120003. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal.