school to post-school transition webinar
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THE GOAL OF A SUCCESSFUL
TRANSITION IS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND BECOME
EDUCATED IN THE COMMUNITY WITH
A QUALITY LIFE!
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UNDERSTAND WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT TRANSITION
UNDERSTAND BELIEFS AROUND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION
UNDERSTAND ROLES IN TRANSITION DELIVERY
UNDERSTAND AREAS TO INCLUDE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE: IT IS NEVER
TOO EARLY OR LATE
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WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY: IDEA 2004 SECTION 601 PURPOSE OF THE LAW To ensure that all children with disabilities
have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.
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TRANSITION SERVICES: The term “transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that— ◦ Is designed to be within a results-oriented process
that is focused on improving the academic and function achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;
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◦ Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, interests, and
◦ Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.
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Persons with disabilities have many choices and possibilities in life!
Persons with disabilities can lead independent lives and have the opportunity to make choices and life decisions
Transition is a team process between a student, family, school and community agencies
Significant future and life planning needs to take place as early as possible. It is never too early!
More specific community, neighborhood, integrated options and outcomes upon graduation are needed
All persons with disabilities are employable and have the right to that opportunity. Example: Roy
Intensive career planning needs to take place early on with all options and possibilities examined
Agencies need to be identified and involved in the planning process earlier on.
Duplicate assessments should be eliminated
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SELF-
ADVOCATE
& FAMILY
UNIVERSITY &
COLLEGE
PROVIDER
AGENCY
VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION
AGENCY
DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
AGENCY
SCHOOL
QUALITY OF LIFE
OUTCOMES
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Higher education Vocational, community, domestic and recreation skills Morning routine (getting up, dressing, breakfast, personal
hygiene) Time-telling skills Street crossing/pedestrian safety Transportation across the day Initiation of routine Daily routine Rate and quality of routine Protective behaviors and safety Break and lunch skills Behavior across the day
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Accommodations and supports during the day
Money and purchasing skills
Restaurant ordering skills
Communication across the day
Stealing prevention
Sex education issues
Motivation and reinforcement
Socialization
What is final vision for higher education, vocational, living situation, use of community and recreation?
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Transition Outreach
Training for Adult Living
DGI
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Transition Outreach
Training for Adult Living
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Transition Outreach
Training for Adult Living
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Where will this person live?
What will the person do during the day and where will he/she do it?
What will the person do for fun and recreation?
Transition Outreach
Training for Adult Living
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ACTION STEPS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
“Activities” “Who”
NECESSARY CHANGES IN SERVICE DELIVERY
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Transition Outreach Training for Adult Living
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