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A TIMELINE FOR EFFECTIVE TRANSITION PLANNING Erin Rogers Katie Clark
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Importance of Secondary Transition “The post-school outcomes of youth with disabilities have long been considered a revealing barometer of the quality and effectiveness of special education and transition services”. (Cook, Friend, 2010)
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Objectives Identify appropriate transition activities and goals for specific age groups Describe possible occupational programs for students with various disabilities Differentiate transition goals and services in the IEP with specific regard to students’ needs and interests
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Four Areas of Transition Planning Self-Determination Postsecondary Education & Training Employment Independent Living
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Elementary: Self-Determination The term “disability” What I am good at and where I need more help The term IEP Explain what I need to the right people at school and in the community Be able to introduce myself and greet everyone at my IEP meeting What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Elementary: Postsecondary Education & Training Everybody learns differently I might not learn the same way that many other students do Everyone needs different things to help them in and out of school Talk about which classes I enjoy Explain my likes and dislikes in school and out of school Figure out certain things that help me in school and how I learn best What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Elementary: Employment Start to understand the differences between good and bad choices Steps to making good decisions Chores at home Listen to directions and follow them Finish tasks that I start What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Elementary: Independent Living Understand what friendships are and make good decisions about them How to monitor my actions and behaviors Eat healthy food and exercise Take part in extracurricular activities and events in the community What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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For Elementary Developing a sense of ‘belonging’: What does this mean at this age? knowing yourself, your friends, your community, your family, and your personal and family history having a place in the world where you feel comfortable and are accepted for who you are knowing that others value you and care about you feeling safe having a respectful relationship with at least one adult who cares about you and that you care about too
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Who I am Three words to describe me… ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
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Middle School: Self-Determination What my disability is and how it affects me What supports help me the best The process and importance of IEPs and my participation in them Describe which accommodations I receive Explain how my accommodations help me Provide information to help write my IEP and participate in my IEP meeting What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Middle School: Postsecondary Education & Training Pay close attention to my time management and organizational skills Understand what high school classes will be offered and what might be required of me Improve time management and organizational skills and use self-monitoring techniques Explore the acceptance requirements of post- secondary schools What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Middle School: Employment What skills I need to have to be a good employee Career and Technical Programs that might be offered at my high school Take part in community service and volunteer opportunities Classify workplace behaviors as appropriate or inappropriate Demonstrate respectful behaviors to authority figures What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Middle School: Independent Living If I need to take any medication and if I have any health problems What resources are available in my community to help with my needs Explain what medication I need to take and what health problems I have Continue to participate in extracurricular and community activities Practice safe and appropriate technology use What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Middle School: Belonging My physical self: My hair color is:__________ My eyes color is:__________ I am ____feet and ____ inches tall. My ethnicity is:_________________ My favorite things: My favorite color:______________ My favorite food:_______________ My favorite tv show:_____________ My favorite thing to do for fun:______________ My favorite place to hang out:_______________ My favorite subject in school:_______________ My least favorite subject in school:________________
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Middle School: Belonging Other things about me: One famous person I’d like to meet: _________ Something I want to do after finishing high school:______ My best friend’s name: __________ One place where I feel like I belong: ____________ One place where I feel like I don’t belong: _________ What I hate more than anything: ___________ My greatest fear: ____________ Something no one knows about me: _______________ Something that I am very proud of: _______________
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High School: Self-Determination Realize struggles that I have in school and in the community Understand adult rights, responsibilities, and laws When it is appropriate to disclose my disability and how to approach this situation What self-success means to me Come up with solutions for personal struggles Follow rules pertaining to adulthood Lead my IEP meeting and discuss my progress and needs What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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High School: Postsecondary Education & Training Available scholarship and funding opportunities What I am entitled to and eligible for What areas I need support in during high school and what I will need in college How my interests can relate to occupational opportunities Maintain academic success and monitor my goals Visit postsecondary schools and take required entrance exams Contact and visit disability services at postsecondary schools of interest Understand consequences of every action I take What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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High School: Employment Selling points of myself Soft skills for the work environment What employers look for in an interview Be aware of various sources of employment My post-school goals Prospective financial needs for the future Develop a resume and cover letter Acquire appropriate accommodations and supports that I need to be successful in an employment setting Participate in a job shadow experience Maintain a part time job What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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High School: Independent Living Adult agencies and representatives that can help with services beyond graduation My responsibilities with my finances How to balance time and money Repercussions of engaging in risky behaviors Develop relationships with agencies for services Make healthy lifestyle choices Access public transportation Engage in activities that are important to me in the community Manage my health and medical needs Register to vote and register for the Selective Service What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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High School: Belonging Activity How do I portray myself as a young adult? What is important to me? How will this impact my future as an adult? How can I develop healthy friendships? What are my views on sex, sexuality, and dating? How do I view my body? Am I in good health? What kind of relationships do I have with my parents and family members? What is my greatest goal? How can I improve myself? What is my biggest dream in life?
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Postsecondary: Self-Determination My rights and responsibilities as an adult citizen Causes and effects of all of my actions Supports that are appropriate for me Stay in contact with agency representatives (Example: OVR) and follow the guidelines to continue receiving services Utilize the supports to be a successful adult Consider others’ points of view Assume adult rights and responsibilities What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Postsecondary: Education & Training Contacts for postsecondary supports for education Accommodations I am entitled to Input I can give for my Summary of Performance Understand and use my Summary of Performance Meet with and finalize services and supports for postsecondary education What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Postsecondary: Employment Steps for sustaining employment Private and governmental resources available in an employment setting Use employability skills to sustain employment Coordinate with job coaches to help me obtain and maintain successful employment What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Postsecondary: Independent Living Independent living situations that are appropriate for me How to balance time management through school, work, and leisure Adult supports available to me Develop relationships with my adult supports and ensure that my services are being coordinated Manage my finances and appropriately budget my financial situation Follow through with adult responsibilities What should I know?What should I be able to do?
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Postsecondary Checklist What are my priorities? Have I been able to accomplish what I want to do? Am I accessing the appropriate services? Where do I need more help? How else can the quality of my life improve?
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Transition to Work Program Work program developed at school for 11 th grade student with an intellectual disability Planning with entire team, including student, to find a placement based on skills and interests Increased self-confidence and self-determination Less behavioral problems Specific instruction aimed at advocating for needs, asking for support, social skills Provided support in school before going into volunteer or work world
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Transition to Work Program, cont. Each year a new step is introduced to slowly scaffold employment skills First year: Functional academic and job skill instruction within the school, with various Community Based Instruction and Job Shadowing days Second year: work program in school for half day Use forms and techniques to supervise and evaluate student
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Transition to Work Program, cont. Third year: Increased volunteer experiences outside of school with support Introduce job tasks in the school before going into community Take data on the strengths and needs in volunteer setting Fourth year: Job placement program for half day with fading support Provide structured support until student is independent, then check in regularly
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References Tri-State Transition Slide Guide Cook, Lynne & Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals, 2010.
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For further information… Erin Rogers erogers@propelschools.org Katie Clark kclark@propelschools.org
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