1. And the Person-Centered Planning Process
Focus Groups
And the Person-Centered Planning Process

2. Person-Centered Planning
Focus on the individual
Strengths
Preferences
Where do they see themselves in the future?
Who is going to help them with this process?
Where do they even begin?

3. What is a Focus Group?
A group of graduating students making post- secondary goals and action plans with the support of a teacher and transition coordinator

4. Four Key Focus Areas Focus Group Format Job/Education
Social Activities
Transportation
Independent Living

5. s Starting the Conversation
Hand out portfolios
Explain the contents
Review the purpose of the project
Explain their role and responsibilities

6. Choosing Goals Identify interests for each focus area
Research and discuss opportunities available in each focus area
Establish a plan A
Establish additional back up plans

7. Breaking Down the Goals
Each goal is broken down into steps
Each step is specific for each student
They make plans and set deadlines

8. Accessing Transportation
Executing the Plan
Accessing Transportation
Accesslink
Public Bus

9. Independent Living Skills
Executing the Plan
Independent Living Skills
Making purchases
Using money
Self-checkout

10. Post-Secondary Education
Executing the Plan
Post-Secondary Education
Visiting Turning Points

11. Executing the Plan
Employment
Holy Name Hospital Internship

12. Follow up
Rushi
Turning Points at Bergen Community College

13. Follow Up
Jared
Full-time employment as a dishwasher at Sunrise Assisted Living Center

14. Follow Up
Katie
Turning Points at Bergen Community College

15. Follow Up JP
College courses
Computer Science
Driver’s Permit