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District 214 – Transition Planning System. Buffalo Grove High School Special Education Department. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes. All Special Education students need a Transition Plan in place to get them from:. Guidelines on Post- Secondary Outcomes. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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District 214 – Transition Planning System
Buffalo Grove High School Special Education Department
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• All Special Education students need a Transition Plan in place to get them from:
Life After High
SchooltoHigh
School
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• Transition planning in the IEP begins at age
14 ½
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes• Transition Services
– Results Oriented Process– Focus on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child– Facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities– Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths,
preferences, and interests– Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of
employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and, if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation. [34 CFR 300.43 (a)] [20 U.S.C. 1401(34)]
• Must include:– Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition
assessments related to training, education, employment and, where appropriate, independent living skills;
– The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals; and
– Beginning not later than one year before the child reaches the age of majority under State law, a statement that the child has been informed of the child’s rights under Part B, if any, that will transfer to the child on reaching the age of majority under §300.520 [see 20 U.S.C. 1415(m)]. [34 CFR 300.320(b) and (c)] [20 U.S.C. 1414 (d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)]
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• Coordinator will assemble the team:
Student
Parents/Guardians
School Counselor
Special Education Teacher
Other professional
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• Legal Issues for Transition Plans
Evaluation
IEP
Parent and Student Participation
Procedural Safeguards
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• The High School’s Responsibilities
Identify
• Identify all students with learning disabilities
Education is a Right
• Free• Appropriate• Least restrictive
environment
Develop IEPs
• To meet a student’s educational need
Program/curriculum
• May be altered as appropriate
• Provide reasonable accommodations
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• Coordinating Services with Outside Agencies
Department of Human Services
Social Security
Department of Rehabilitation
Services
Job Placement Agencies
Colleges and Universities
What are my options?Possible Post-secondary Goals:
• Post-secondary Education– Community college– 4 year college
• Direct Career Preparation– Vocational School– Supportive Shelter– Non-paid employment with job coach
• Military• Independent Living/Group or
Supportive Living
Examples of Transition Plans:
• Timothy R.– Eligibility: Down Syndrome• Transition Plan includes:
– Goal of competitive employment– Job training/job coach– Elective H.S. courses in area of interest– Group home/supportive living environment
Examples of Transition Plans: • Ana Z.– Eligibility: Emotional Disability• Transition Plan includes:
– Post-secondary Education» Community college with plan to transfer to 4 year
institution– High School coursework
» Plan to transition from co-taught to gen ed» Elective courses emphasizing writing (with
modifications ) and independent living skills
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• How do we communicate Transition Plan to families:
Annual IEP Meeting
District 214 Transition
Fair District 214 Transition
Resource Directory
• Attended by family, school staff, and outside agencies
• College Reps• Group Living• Assisted living• Supportive services
• http://www.d214.org/
Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes
• Conclusion:• Transition planning an important part of special
education services• IDEA and ADA
• Parents and child must be actively involved• Post-secondary Options will be personalized to the
student’s needs