Empowering Students with Transition Plans for Life After High School
Transition plans play a crucial role in preparing students with disabilities for life after high school. The plans focus on post-school outcomes, ensuring self-sufficiency, full lives, and necessary support for students. Inviting key stakeholders and outlining essential components like preferences, strengths, interests, employment, education, and independent living outcomes are vital for successful transition planning.
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Why? Post-School Outcomes Survey High Incidence: Will they be self-sufficient? Will they live full lives? Low Incidence: Will they have the support they need if their guardians are no longer able to care for them? Transition plans give students with disabilities the opportunity to be fully prepared for life after high school.
Invite the student, PLEASE! Invite the student, PLEASE!
Other people to invite.... Vocational Rehabilitation (11th-12th grade) Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Clinic Day Programs (SOTO ALG, AutumnCare) Employers College Reps MUST BE INCLUDED ON INVITATION WITH PARENTAL CONSENT TO ATTEND
Parts of a Transition Plan https://gadoepublicstore.blob.core.windows.net/asset-230485e0-85e0-4568-890c-614a1f77865a/GO- IEP_TransitionPlans.mp4?sv=2017-04-17&sr=c&si=abf9bdbb-b4f6-4042-9f2b- 84682cb8f989&sig=aCYlvn4InsmDahnh7pS1HBDBHKHgKdCr/3jJhp9By94%3D&st=2020-03-20T18:49:34Z&se=2120-03-20T18:49:34Z
Preferences, Strengths, Interests Employment Outcome (what the student will do after high school) Employment Transition Goal (must be attainable in 1 school year and aligned to outcome) Employment Activities (steps to complete transition goal; CANNOT repeat the goal) Education Outcome (after high school) Education Transition Goal (attainable in 1 year and aligned to outcome) Education Activities (steps to complete goal; CANNOT repeat goal
Independent Living Outcome (Optional, but needed for low incidence students; what will the living situation be for the student after high school) Independent Living Transition Goal (must be attainable in 1 year and aligned to outcome) Independent Living Activities (steps to completing the goal, CANNOT repeat the goal)
Preferences, Strengths and Interests Preferences, Strengths and Interests Step 1: Have student complete a formal interest inventory Step 2: Conduct interview with student. What does the student enjoy doing in spare time? What is the student good at? What does student say he/she wants to do after high school?
Gafutures.org GADOE resources https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum -Instruction-and- Assessment/CTAE/counselor/Pages/career- interest.aspx SD Career Interest Inventory https://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/publi cations/general/sd_interest_survey.pdf Links to Formal Links to Formal Assessments Assessments (High Incidence) (High Incidence) Riasec https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20 Forms/CTE/RIASEC.pdf CareerOneStop https://www.careeronestop.org/toolki t/careers/interest-assessment.aspx ONet/My Next Move https://www.mynextmove.org/ explore/ip O-Net Mini Interest Profiler https://www.onetcenter.org/IP.h tml#paper-and-pencil
Formal Assessments (Low Incidence) Formal Assessments (Low Incidence) Some students may need something a little different. Try the pictorial Interest Inventory linked below. https://www.cves.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/08/Pictoral_Interest_Inventory_template_SHEN.pdf Other options for obtaining information: https://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow/transition-assessment---severe- disabilities/preference-indicators https://www.mbaea.org/media/documents/Picture_Career_Interest_Inventory_CC1C18AF1ED24. pdf
Link to Additional Transition Assessments Link to Additional Transition Assessments https://witig.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Age-Appropriate- Assessment-Guide.pdf http://www.sped.sbcsc.k12.in.us/ppm/transitionplanning/transitiona ssessments.html https://www.cves.org/special-education/transition/
Fill in the Blanks! Fill in the Blanks! Artie is a ____ grade student at ______ Middle/High School. On a recent Interest Inventory, Artie scored highest in the area of ___________________. During an informal interview, Artie also expressed interest in working as _____________. Artie s enjoys ___________________________________. Artie s strength(s) are/is_________________.
Education Education Outcomes Outcomes After graduation, the student will..... Attend a post-secondary institution to obtain a degree/certificate in Receive education and training in the military. Receive on the job training with an Adult Service Agency as a/an.... Participate in a day program with supports in the area of....
Investigate post-secondary options Research specific schools or fields of study Acquire skills needed for success at post- secondary level Demonstrate increased school success Successfully complete dual enrollment courses Education Education Transition Transition Goal Goal Possibilities Possibilities All information from GADOE
Education Transition Activities Education Transition Activities DECREASE ATTEND TUTORING EARN ____ ON END OF COURSE TESTS ORGANIZE MATERIALS/TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETE REQUIRED TESTING (SAT,ACT,ASVAB) ABSENCES/TARDINESS SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATIONS ATTEND TRANSITION FAIRS/GO ON COLLEGE TOURS MEET WITH GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Education Education Goal Example Goal Example from GADOE from GADOE Postsecondary Outcome for Education/Training: After graduation, Jason will receive on-the-job training in a retail setting. Transition Goal: Jason will demonstrate the job skills needed to work in a retail setting by completing the following activities by the end of the school year as documented in his classroom journal.
Barksdale's Example Barksdale's Example Education Outcome: After graduation, the student will attend a four-year university to earn a degree in sports management. Education Transition Goal: Marquez will investigate local educational opportunities by completing the following activities and sharing the information with his case manager. Activities: 1) Use the internet to find local schools that offer degrees in sports management, 2) List the admission requirements for each school, 3) Outline the courses needed to earn a degree at each school.
Employment Outcomes Employment Outcomes After graduation, the student will.... Gain employment as________/ Be employed in the field of________ Enlist in the military. Be employed by an Adult Service Agency as a/an____________.
Employment Transition Goal Possibilities Employment Transition Goal Possibilities Investigate careers Research job skills and requirements Acquire soft skills/Employability skills Obtain a position as a shadow/intern apprentice Obtain part-time employment
Employment Goal Activities Employment Goal Activities Creating calendars/ practice scheduling Model appropriate dress Complete job applications Interview someone in their desired field Research job descriptions, salaries, outlooks Complete job applications, write a resume Take pre-employment tests Practice interviewing skills
Postsecondary Outcome for Education/Training: After graduation, Jason will be employed in a retail setting with supports. Employment Employment Goal Example Goal Example from GADOE from GADOE Transition Goal: Jason will identify the skills needed to apply for a job in the retail setting by completing two out of three activities listed by April 2019 as documented in his journal.
Barksdale's Example Barksdale's Example Employment Outcome: After graduation, the student will be employed in the field of sports management. Employment Transition Goal: Marquez will investigate career opportunities in the field of sports management by completing the following activities and sharing his findings with his case manager. Activities: 1) Use the internet to list 3 entry level positions in the field of sports management, 2) List the salary for each career, 3) Research the job outlook for each career.
Transition Transition Activities/Services Activities/Services from GADOE from GADOE Include steps needed to help student reach transition goals DO NOT repeat the goal Some step by step activities for reaching the goal could be.... - Participate in (CBI, Work-based learning) - Identify...(available programs, requirements) - Meet with (counselor, director, manager) - Request...(copies of, application packet) Locate...(medical facilities, government offices) Conduct an internet search of...(colleges, technical schools, training facilities, programs of interest) Complete a career portfolio
A quick side note about activities..... How many activities do you really need?
Daily living skills related to personal care and well- being Adult living skills and Post School Options such as household maintenance and/or budgeting, health/mental care needs, interpersonal interactions Community participation activities such as paying taxes, voter registration, leisure activities Related services such as counseling, therapy, vocational rehabilitation Independent Independent Living Living All information retrieved from GADOE website
Possible Examples Possible Examples Postsecondary Outcome: After graduation, the student will live with his parents/live in a group home/share an apartment with friends. Adult Living Transition Goal: Artie will wash clothes/make a snack/clean his room ___number of times per day/week/month. Post School Option Transition Goals: Low Incidence - Artie will apply to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. High Incidence Artie will apply to GA Vocational Rehab for services.
Additional Areas to Address if Needed....
Community Community Participation Participation Church Library Entertainment Registrations: - Selective Service - Voting - Driver's License Transition Goal: Artie will go to the grocery story/library/ride a city bus to the mall X number of times per day/week/month.
Related Services Related Services Easter Seals Goodwill Salvation Army Adult agencies that provide assistive devices SSI City/Site-based services Transition Goal: Artie will apply to Adult Service Agencies for Social Security/medical equipment/counseling/transportation/adult living situations....
Daily Living Daily Living Hygiene Meals Getting dressed Transition Goal: Artie will brush his teeth/comb his hair X number of times per day/week/month.
Summary of Summary of Performance Performance Must be completed at the annual review in student's senior year!
Go to student profile Summary of Summary of Performance Performance Look for Summary of Performance tab (next to Assessment Data) Click on the tab and complete; IEP must be finalized before you can complete SOP
Important Information/Reasons to Important Information/Reasons to Invite Barksdale to Meetings Invite Barksdale to Meetings Dual Enrollment and FAPE Accommodations at the post-secondary level/IEPS do not follow students to college or tech school; accommodations are not guaranteed! ASVAB and March2Success.com (free accounts and can be used to determine present levels) Google Digital Applied Skills Curriculum Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Parent2Parent College experiences for students with intellectual disabilities Day programs/Sheltered Work Environments
A few more reasons..... A few more reasons..... Skills to Succeed Academy My Skills My Future local job listings available GCFLearnFree.org - job and life skills lessons Megiddo Dream Station- based in Graniteville Bankwork$ - free 8-week training program, Atlanta chapter Alison.com - free online courses in a variety of fields Life After IEPs website with free resources
A quick note about Assistive Technology and Transition Plans
Samantha Barksdale BarksSa@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us (706) 826-1132 ext. 5633 Need help? Need help? Just ask! Just ask!
