Lessons Learned Beginning a Transition Program Jamie Cook, Special Education Director Jennifer Parker, Instructional Coach Duncan Public Schools

Setting Goals For Your Program Set goals monthly, annually, and for the next two years Involve all team members including local DRS counselor Determine each team member’s roles clearly

Researching Available Community and State Resources DRS supported programs School Work Study Work Site Learning Employer Work Study Work Adjustment Training

Other Community Resources Goodwill Big Five Industries Local “Power Shops” or sheltered workshop settings Local Churches

Developing Guidelines for Admissions to Programs Grading, Attendance, Behavior Parent Roles Teacher Roles Tracking Information Transition Portfolio Monitoring Process

Problem Solving and Tips For Transition Online Resources Consider Visual Schedules Host a Transition Fair Research Curriculums Available For Free Set up a monthly day where your DRS counselor is available to parents and teachers