100 Years…

Essential Question? Why should the case manager get a parent’s (or student’s 18 and older) consent to invite agencies to T/IEP conferences?

O 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 It all starts with one tiny breath…

Quickly years pass and in the blink of an eye the child grows and is on the brink of adulthood at the age of…

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I am John and I am 15...

I have a learning disability.

I play a mean sax in the band. Music is in my soul.

In class I have trouble remembering directions In class I have trouble remembering directions. My teachers help me with strategies. My good looks and charm also help.

I want to have a nice house and cool car when I graduate.

My goal is to be a musician or maybe a lawyer.

Is there help available for me and my family?

I am Katie and I am 15…

I am autistic.

I have trouble making friends.

I Know a lot about soccer, and love to share I Know a lot about soccer, and love to share. My teammates don’t always share my enthusiasm.

I want to have a job and live on my own some day.

I need extra help to learn some things. How will I ever make it I need extra help to learn some things. How will I ever make it? Who can help me?

I am Leah and I am 15…

I am hearing impaired.

I want to design clothes.

I wear a hearing aid.

I use sign language and read lips.

I get help in class with an interpreter and I get good grades.

Daily skills like crossing the street can be a challenge for me.

I want to live on my own, have a good job and graduate from college I want to live on my own, have a good job and graduate from college. Is there assistance available?

I am Brian and I am 15…

I have a physical challenge.

I am really fast in my wheelchair. I have even won a few races.

I want to own a bike shop some day.

I need to learn how to run a business.

I need help maintaining my wheelchair.

I need a car equipped for my special needs I need a car equipped for my special needs. I wonder who can help me with this?

As case manager, it is your responsibility to know about agency services AND invite the agencies to the students’ T/IEP conferences.

This MUST start with the 703 form This MUST start with the 703 form. The 703, when signed by the parent (or a student 18 and older), allows you to invite an agency or agencies to assist with post-school planning.

Here are a few of the services that an agency might be able to provide…

Medical and psychological assessment

Vocational evaluation and planning

Career counseling and guidance

Training and education after high school

Job-site assessment and accommodations

Job placement and job coaching

Supported employment

Vocational and other training services (tuition, books, supplies, fees)

Some agencies include: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Agency for Persons with Disabilities Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida Division of Blind Services Lighthouse for the Blind Pasco-Hernando Community College

If you decide that it is too much extra time and effort to send the 703, or address the needs of agency involvement, be sure to have something else on hand…

A Money Tree!!!

Decisions about the need for agency involvement should not be made by you alone. This decision can be costly to the student and possibly to you. Empower yourself with more information. ALWAYS do a 703 for students that will turn 16 (15 and older) and beyond.

Transition is not JUST about getting students ready for graduation….

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Transition is about getting students ready for the rest of their life!

15 years It is a long road from 15 … to a 100 Transition is the road to a student’s future… Pave it with the respect and care you would invest in your, or your own child’s, life. 15 years