Transition From High School Preparing for Take-Off

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Preparing for Take-Off

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) A federal law which provides guidance to states on providing education for students with disabilities

“…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 employment and independent living." The Purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Preparing for Take-Off

tran ⋅ si ⋅ tion n. Passage from one place or state to another School Community “Secondary Transition”

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning  Helps prepare students for adulthood  Is an ongoing process  Has a focus on happiness, success, and satisfaction

Creating a Flight Plan Post-School Outcome Statement  Post–Secondary Education  Employment  Living Arrangements  Other Relevant Preferences Transition Planning – When? In Florida: Age 14

Student (invited) Diploma Option transition service needs self-determination Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning – When? In Florida: Age 14 Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must include:

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning – When? In Florida: Age 16 Update Outcome Statement Review Diploma Decisions Develop Goals Update Statement of Transition Needs Develop Statement of Needed Services & Linkages Invite Agencies and Document Participation

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning – When? In Florida: Age 16 Student Participation Agency Participation in the IEP Meeting Provision of Services by Agencies Alternative Strategies

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning – When? In Florida: Age 17 Beginning not later than 1 year before the child reaches the age of majority (18): a statement that the child has been informed of the rights that will transfer to them when they turn 18

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning

Sunshine State Standards 2.0 or above grade point average 24 credits FCAT Creating a Flight Plan Pilot’s License (Graduation Requirements)

Student with a disability IEP Senior seeking standard diploma Mastered Sunshine Standards Taken Grade 10 FCAT twice Remediation Progressing toward 24 credits Creating a Flight Plan Pilot’s License (FCAT Waiver)

Airplane – will take flight but will need a large support team to fly and stay on course Creating a Flight Plan How will your child take flight?

Helicopter – will take flight with little support and fly fairly smoothly but tends to hover Creating a Flight Plan How will your child take flight?

Space Shuttle – will take off with a big boost and will fly alone Creating a Flight Plan How will your child take flight?

Hot Air Balloon – will take off, will have ups and downs and will need to keep a support person Creating a Flight Plan How will your child take flight?

Kite - will fly but will depend on guidance Creating a Flight Plan How will your child take flight?

Verbal/Linguistic – Learns best by saying, hearing and seeing words Logical/Mathematical - Learns best by classifying, categorizing, patterns Visual Spatial – Learns best by seeing, imagining, pictures Musical/Rhythmic - Learns best using rhythm, melody and music Creating a Flight Plan Flying Techniques (Learning Styles)

 Bodily/ Kinesthetic - Learns best by moving, touching  Naturalist - Learns best through nature  Interpersonal - Learns best in groups, sharing  Intrapersonal - Learns best working alone  Existential - Likes to ponder Creating a Flight Plan Flying Techniques (Learning Styles)

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning

Creating a Flight Plan Transition Planning

Planning is critical! Talk to your child. Brainstorm ideas – be creative Ask for drafts Make a list of questions/issues Bring planning notes, ideas, and suggestions Pre-Flight Checklist Before The Meeting

Team includes –student –parent –educators –service providers –community members Pre-Flight Checklist Flight Crew

Vocational Rehabilitation Social Security Community Resources Transportation Housing Guardianship Pre-Flight Checklist Flight Crew

School Counselors Career Assessment Personnel Transition Specialists Employment Specialists Independent Living Centers Post Secondary Programs Pre-Flight Checklist Flight Crew

Based on individual needs Domains –Instruction –Related services –Daily living skills –Community experiences Pre-Flight Checklist What to Pack

Apartment Church College Community Involvement Cooking Day Habilitation Pre-Flight Checklist What to Pack Educational Assistant Employment Employment Specialist Financial Plan Friends Group Home

Guardianship Health Care Hygiene Assistant Job Coach Public Transportation Recreation Pre-Flight Checklist What to Pack Social Security Income Social Skills Trade School Vocational Rehabilitation Other...

Taxiing Toward the Runway Destination: Employment Training & Preparation Provide instruction Community based experiences Identify providers Supports On the job training

Taxiing Toward the Runway Destination: Employment Assessment Interview Observation in a work setting Vocational evaluation Self assessment Develop awareness Discuss health care issues

Taxiing Toward the Runway Destination: Employment Development  Contact employment services  Work experiences  Community programs  Community contacts  Employer training

Taxiing Toward the Runway Destination: Employment Matching Analyze demands and expectations Supports student needs Match assessment to job demands Identify gaps Identify natural supports

Taking Off Destination: Employment Placement & Follow Along Identify strategies Natural supports Monitor progress Changing needs Make adjustments

Taking Off The Transition IEP Creating a Draft

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Handouts Pinellas County Diploma Options Student profile – hopes dreams

A Smooth Take-Off = Goals of Workshop 1. Share steps to help your child transition to adult life 2. Explore preplanning options for transition 3. Discuss transition planning as related to the IEP 4. Draft a transition plan

Secondary Transition  Beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child is 14, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP Team, and updated annually thereafter appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate transition assessments related to:  Training/Education  Employment  Independent Living Skills (Where appropriate) Preparing for Take-Off

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