Taming Transition Large Districts Spring 2012 11/10/2018

Critical Learning for Transition The reason for and the purpose of transition goals and activities in the IEP The components of a compliant transition plan How to determine appropriate professional learning activities for your personnel 11/10/2018

Policies and Procedure The PLAN Are all written policies and or procedures clearly aligned to IDEA and Transition in your district? Have you adjusted them to include the provision of the Bridge Bill? 11/10/2018

BRIDGE Legislation (H.B. 400) Update Middle school students will receive counseling and advisement on career exploration, career pathways, and career interest inventories. 6th & 7th grade students will have accounts on a career information system website and complete career interest inventories. By the end of the 8th grade, MS students should have an individual graduation plan developed with consultation by the students’ counselor and parents or guardians. BRIDGE Legislation Middle School Requirements

BRIDGE Legislation (H.B. 400) Update ALL high school students should receive annual counseling and advisement in consultation with their parents, guardians, (or designee,) and school counselor to reassess their individual graduation plans. The student’s individual graduation plan should assist with seamless transition into postsecondary, further training, or employment. BRIDGE Legislation High School Requirements

A Review of IDEA and Transition completed beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the student enters the ninth grade or sixteen years old or younger if appropriate by IEP Team and updated annually and include Transition Assessment and Course of Study. post secondary goals in the areas of: training/education; employment; and independent living, as measurable IEP Transition goals, activities and services that are used to reach the post secondary goals in the areas of training /education, employment, related services, community experiences, post school and daily living skills if appropriate. The student must be invited along with appropriate agency representation as needed 11/10/2018

IEP/IGP The Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) should be in place prior to the Transition IEP Meeting. Based on the IGP, the IEP Team will develop the Transition Plan. The IGP will be the road map for the IEP This transition plan will serve as a guide to the development of the rest of the IEP. The IEP Team will identify the skills and supports needed to reach each transition goal which will be linked to the IGP. The IEP Team will identify the specially designed services and supports necessary for the achievement of the IGP 11/10/2018

Policies and Procedure Are all written policies and or procedures clearly aligned to IDEA and Transition in your district? Have you adjusted them to include the provision of the Bridge Bill? 11/10/2018

Your Own Transition Wizard 11/10/2018

Purpose &Process of Transition Planning Preferences Section Create a snapshot of where the student is currently, their strengths, interests, career related coursework, and other need areas that relate Post-Secondary Goals Annual Goals Identify who and Identify and set annual what the student goals that help the wants to be as an student get closer to the post-secondary adult, including: goal by improving in Schooling, a job When beginning the process, you must remember that it is OUTCOME DRIVEN. This means, that we start with the desired end result, and plan backwards accordingly. As you see, each of these focuses are addressed in particular areas of the transition plan. I included screenshots of IEPonline at the bottoms just to give an idea of where this information would go. Let’s look a little closer at how each of these pieces fit into the puzzle. specific areas of need in a specific field, to reaching their goals. & living arrangements throughout the year.

Preparing Your Transition Plans Is there evidence of a transition assessment? Is there mention of a course of study (current classes and future classes or curriculum)?

Preparing Transition Plans Is there evidence of measurable post-secondary goals for: Education/Training Employment Independent Living (if appropriate)

Preparing Transition Plans Do you have annual transition goals that are working towards the post-secondary goals? Measurable? Specific that relates? Do you have transition services/activities –connected to the transition goals and post-secondary goals ** Must have services/activities for Education/Training and Employment

Preparing Transition Plans Use the Notification of Meeting to help determine mastery of these checkpoints Is the student listed on the Notice of IEP Meeting? Were any agency representatives invited to the meeting? If so, were they invited to the IEP meeting AND were they listed as “person/agency responsible” on the transition plan? Did the parents/student sign the Notice of Meeting which indicated an agency representative was invited?

Your Own Transition Wizard Implementation 11/10/2018

Monitoring Georgia DOE Compliance Checklist for Transition Would Your District Pass All 10 Areas? For All T.P.? 100 %

Determining the Needs How can you know where your teachers need additional support for transition plan development? Let’s look at Exemplar County and Miracle City….. 11/10/2018

Tips and Tricks A goal by any other name Name that checklist! Say the magic words Time out Measure hunt Fix up

Can this transition goal be saved? Jane will increase her knowledge of daily living skills when given two portions of baked and leavened grain mixture, a flat metallic implement and legume-based spread by preparing an entrée suitable for consumption at midday. 11/10/2018

Verbs to Use with Caution Explore Develop Participate Demonstrate Be sure there are ways to measure what follows these verbs! Utilize/Use Access Display Know 11/10/2018

Supervision Are you providing professional learning opportunities. Do you provide follow-up/coaching? What is your Transition Wizard? 11/10/2018

How It Really Happens Steps to assuring transition compliance in a school district: Wina Low Director of Student Services Carrollton City Schools Etta Faggioni Director of Special Education Colquitt County Schools 11/10/2018

UPHOLDING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1886

Carrollton City Schools Transition Plans 11/10/2018

Carrollton City Schools Transition Plans Supervision Procedures Professional Learning Ensuring Compliance 11/10/2018

Individual Graduation Plan Student Interviews Interest Interviews Individual Graduation Plan ITP Goals and Services Must Be Age Specific and Individualized Parental Input and Investment is Critical Collaboration with Community Partners and Agencies 11/10/2018

What is the secret? 11/10/2018

Colquitt County Schools Etta Faggioni, Director Donna Mitchell, Transition Coordinator 11/10/2018

Colquitt County Demographics Colquitt County, a rural community of about 40,000 is located in southwest GA. Total Schools: 14 Elementary: 10 Middle (6-7): 1 Junior (8-9): 1 High: 1 Achievement Center (6-12): 1 11/10/2018

Demographics Continued… There are approximately 9,500 students, about 1100 (11-12%) of which are SWD. Roughly 23% of our school population is Hispanic, with about 24% of SWD being Hispanic. Our free/reduced lunch rate is about 74%. 11/10/2018

Policies and Procedures that Lead to Implementation of Compliant Practices All 8th -12th grade students attend and participate in their IEP meeting. Student led IEP’s are essential to successful transition. Each student is interviewed prior to the IEP meeting and then uses the interview sheet to lead his/her IEP meeting. NO STUDENT …. NO MEETING!!!!!!! 11/10/2018

Policies and Procedures that Lead to Implementation of Compliant Practices Colquitt County has utilized a transition coordinator since 2006. Colquitt County has kept the assessment piece simple and inexpensive. Georgia College 411 Vocational Training and Interest Survey (VOC-TIES) Learning Style Assessment Student Interview 11/10/2018

Policies and Procedures that Lead to Implementation of Compliant Practices Colquitt County has several transition options available to the students that are transitioning. The Graduation Coach and the Transition Coordinator work very closely to implement specialized schedules for those students that did not meet the graduation requirements, but who are returning to school. Colquitt County has implemented new programs and enhanced existing programs. CBI CTI and CTI Work-study Project Search Project Work Transition Field Trips Transition Activities Transition Council 11/10/2018

Professional Learning that Leads to Implementation of Compliant Practices The Transition Coordinator attends multiple workshops to improve the efficiency of writing a compliant transition plan. meets with each teacher individually or in a VERY small group to discuss how to write a transition plan that meets the state requirements. shares the opportunities available to students with disabilities in the Colquitt County area. 11/10/2018

Supervision The Transition Coordinator attends IEP meetings and views all transition plans before the are set to final. Transition plans are reviewed at the system level by the IEP Coordinator. Problem areas/specific patterns/recurring issues are addressed by delivering professional learning activities. 11/10/2018

Supervision cont. Transition Plans have been submitted to and reviewed by the DOE to enhance compliance. Personnel expect the plans to be inspected. Guidance for implementation of compliant plans is available and should be utilized. Supervision is critical!!! 11/10/2018

Key to Successful Transition If your system believes that transition is a priority, you will see results. We are a very rural county with several options because money was allocated to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities. Writing a plan that is 100% compliant is a natural progression if there are options in your community for students with disabilities. 11/10/2018

Presenters Lu Nations-Miller Education Specialist for Transition Lynn Holland Unit Manager Secondary Curriculum Wina Low Director of Student Services Carrollton City Schools Etta Faggioni Director of Special Education Colquitt County Schools 11/10/2018