Secondary Transition Shannon McVoy, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) Larry Stemple, Transition Coordinator, Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) Janet Timbs, Consultant, Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE) Transition

Welcome Today’s Outcomes Develop a better understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements for transition. Develop a better understanding of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services available through Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP). Develop a better understanding of how the 2 sets of services intersect & support each other.

B-13 Secondary Transition Requirements of B-13 What is it? Why is it important? What is the target?

B-13 Secondary Transition Guidance Documents: B-13 Manual – MDE, OSE Wayne RESA Continuous Improvement Monitoring System (cims.cenmi.org)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services - BSBP KEY Components of WIOA: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Act), as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): Emphasizes the provision of services to students and youth with disabilities to ensure they have opportunities to receive the training and other services necessary to achieve competitive integrated employment; Expands the population of students with disabilities who may receive services and the kinds of services that the VR agencies may provide to youth and students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to postsecondary education and employment.

WIOA Key Components: Increases opportunities to practice and improve workplace skills, such as through internships and other work-based learning opportunities. Requires Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies to reserve not less than 15 percent of the Federal VR allotment to provide, or arrange for the provision of, pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities transitioning from school to postsecondary education programs and employment in competitive integrated settings. Requires that Pre-ETS services be coordinated with local educational agencies (LEA).

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and now requires vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to set aside at least 15% of their federal funds to provide pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities who are eligible or potentially eligible for VR services. Job exploration counseling; Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school, after school, or community-based opportunities; Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs; Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; Instruction in self-advocacy, including peer mentoring.

Cross-Walk WIOA B-13 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Act) as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): Emphasizes the provision of services to students and youth with disabilities to ensure they have opportunities to receive the training and other services necessary to achieve competitive integrated employment; Public Law 94-142-Education for All Handicapped Children Act, 1975; renamed IDEA, 1990; amended in 1997; reauthorized 2004 Mandates the provision of transition services to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) beginning no later than age 16 (may be younger if needed) to age 26. These services include instruction, related services, community experiences, employment, adult living and daily living skills, possible functional vocational evaluation (f needed) and special education all designed to support the student in achieving his/her postsecondary goals.

Cross-Walk: Definitions WIOA B-13 DEFINITION OF A STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Consumer that is in application, eligibility or IPE status or Potentially Eligible (prior to VR application) 14-26 years of age Student with a Disability Currently enrolled in secondary, post-secondary or other recognized education program DEFINITION OF A STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING TRANSITION SERVICES  16-26 years of age (or younger if the determined appropriate by the IEP team). Student meeting the criteria for a disability as defined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). Currently enrolled in a public school district, which includes public school academies.

Cross-Walk: Educational Programs WIOA B-13 Educational programs include: Secondary education programs; Non-traditional or alternative secondary education programs, including home schooling; Postsecondary education programs; and Other recognized educational programs, such as those offered through the juvenile justice system. Educational programs include: Secondary education programs; Non-traditional or alternative secondary education programs, including home schooling; Postsecondary education programs; and Other recognized educational programs, such as those offered through the juvenile justice system.

Cross-Walk: Required Categories WIOA B-13 Required Categories of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Job exploration counseling; Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school, after school, or community-based opportunities; Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs; Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and Instruction in self-advocacy, including peer mentoring. Required areas of Transition: Employment, Education, Training, and Independent Living, if needed. This can include the following types of activities: Job exploration counseling; Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school, after school, or community-based opportunities; Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs; Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and Instruction in self-advocacy, including peer mentoring.

Cross-Walk: Next Steps WIOA B-13 Next Steps: Make sure that all VI students 14-26 are known to BSBP to determine if Pre- ETS services are appropriate or if a Vocational Rehabilitation Case should be opened Invite the BSBP counselor to IEPs of all VI students 14 and over Work with the ISD and local district Transition Coordinators to determine services that would benefit your students. BSBP will be planning local meetings to discuss enhanced collaboration to best serve our students. Next Steps: Make sure IEP teams are student focused, compliant and thorough in the transition planning process. Make sure that all students 16-26 ( or younger if appropriate) are attending their IEPs to help determine what transition services are needed/appropriate and if a referral for Vocational Rehabilitation should be made. Invite the outside agency representative to IEPs of all students, 16 years-26 (or older if appropriate). Work with the school staff, parents, students and outside agencies to determine the services that would best benefit the student. Invite outside agencies to participate in the ISD Transition Councils to develop a strong partnership.

What questions do you have???

Contact Information Shannon McVoy:   269-337-3449 mcvoys@michigan.gov. Larry Stemple: 734-334-1541 StemplL@resa.net Janet Timbs, Consultant: 517-241-6299 timbsj@michigan.gov