TLS Network October 9,18 & November 3, 2014 Career Development Plans

Definitions to be aware of: “Individuals with Intellectual or developmental disabilities” (I/DD) “Career Development Plan” “Discovery”; “Person-Centered Planning” “trial work experience” 7/3/2015

Phase I: Upcoming Deadlines “RI Youth Exit Target Population” Exiting Class of: October 1, All individuals in “RI Youth Transition Target Population” will have services & supports described in Section V (A & B) of Consent Decree January 1, All individuals in “RI Youth Exit Target Population” will have person- centered planning resulting in a career development plan… Sections V (A) (1&2) and Section V of Consent Decree 7/3/2015

Section V.A. (1 & 2) (1) Vocational & Related Services… job shadowing, social skills training, assistive technology, career exploration, career planning… (2) Transitional Services and Supports …instruction, community experiences, development of employment goals, integrated work-based learning experiences, self- determination training, benefits planning… 7/3/2015

Phase 2: Technical Assistance TLS Network- communication & information dissemination & training Awareness & roll out of EF policy CDP templates-Draft RI Transition Timeline- Draft RI Transition Matrix- 3 rd Edition Regional Transition Centers – state wide TAC (9/26/14) – mid-year cadre- December 12, 2014 – state institute ORS, Center of Excellence & Advocacy, Sherlock Center, etc. 7/3/2015

My Career Development Plan Name:DOB:Age:SASID: Current School: Current Grade level: Meeting Date: My anticipated exit date: My Career Goal: I will meet with Benefits Specialist: (One year prior to exit) Date: In the area of employment, one year after I complete my high school education I plan to:

7/3/2015 My Career Development Team: (Persons assisting me with the development of this plan) Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ Student Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________ Title _________________________________ Transition Specialist/ Special Educator Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ Transition Specialist Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ ORS Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ BHDDH Representative Name ________________________________________ Title __________________________________ Other

7/3/2015 My Transition Assessments (Include Vocational Assessment & Person Centered Planning): Method/Tool: Date(s): My Interests & Preferences My Expressed Area of Interest My Job Preferences Recommendations from my Career Development team Transition Assessments Section of the Transition IEP: My measurable post-school goals are based upon the following assessments

7/3/2015 Community Support Services ORS Introduction Date: BHDDH Introduction date: SSISSDI ORS REFERRAL Date:BHDDH Application Date:____Yes ____No Date: ____Yes ____No Date: I will Transition to…POST SCHOOL GOALS Work Full-time _____ Yes ____No Work Part-time _____ Yes ____No Post-Secondary Education _____ Yes ____No Apprenticeship _____ Yes ____No Other ____ Yes ____No (describe) Supported Employment _____ Yes ____No Short-term training _____ Yes ____No Customized Employment: _____ Yes ____No

7/3/2015 My Vocational & Related Services (Check) Transition Fair Integrated Work based Learning Experience Career Days Job Shadow Internships Business Tour Part-time Employment Summer Employment Volunteering Work-study Service Learning Informational Interviews My School Based Preparatory Experiences (Check) Social Skills Training Self-Advocacy/ Self-Determination Career Exploration Conflict Resolution Soft Skill Development Peer & Adult Mentorship Job Skill Development Daily Living Skills Youth Development & Leadership Assistive Technology Post School Educational & Community Services

7/3/2015 Integrated Trial Work Experiences *TypeLocation Anticipated dates Person Responsible Completed Total Days *Community Based Vocational Experience= CBVE; Situational Assessment in the Community= SAC; Summer Work Experience= SWE; Trial Work Experience =TWE is the opportunity to work in a real job in an integrated employment setting alongside non-disabled co-workers, customers, and/or peers, with the appropriate services and supports for a sufficient period of time to establish whether an individual’s interests, skills and abilities are well-suited for the particular job, but for no shorter than 60 days. The trial work experience shall be selected though a person centered planning process and shall be individually tailored to each person.

7/3/2015 Information below is based upon results of My Assessments, Person Centered Planning, School Based Preparatory Experiences, Vocational & Related Services, and Integrated Trial Work Experiences: My Employment Strengths My Employment Barriers Services & Supports Needed to Attain Career Goal Persons Responsible

7/3/2015 My Accommodations Needed (Including Assistive Technology): Person/Agency Responsible:

7/3/2015 Transportation: How will I get to and From Work? (Check all that apply) RIPTA Family Paratranset (RIDE) Friends/co-worker Agency Walk Driver’s License/Car Other (describe) Type of Support Needed: (Check what applies) Need and Person or Agency Responsible Independent Needs Training: (i.e. Travel & pedestrian safety, reading bus schedule) Needs Assistance to Access No Access to Transportation

Feedback & Questions 7/3/2015