Preparing Adults for Transition after Haverford PATH

PATH GOALS To teach and support our transition age students within our District to reach their potential educationally, vocationally, and personally. To provide meaningful services to our community

PATH PROGRAM Developed for transition age students; Instruct within the community Support student in contributing to our community Currently 10 students under PATH Umbrella Mrs. Mary Henegan, Coordinator PATH Program. The PATH Program is housed in the Brookline Facility.

THE PROGRAM Students receive academic instruction in: Reading and Math Career and Vocational Health and Nutrition Community Based Instruction Employability Skills Resume Writing Application Completion Mock Interviews Independent Living (provided by the DCIU)

THE PROGRAM Instruction occurs both in the classroom setting at Brookline and in the community. One full time Special Education teacher (Mary Henegan) w/ support from one part-time Special Education teacher provide specific academic instruction Two full-time para-professionals/job coaches to assist our students.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Haverford School District Transportation Dept. CREC (Community Recreation and Education Center) The Bead Garden Beatty Lumber St. Raphaela Center Brookline School’s Kindergarten and Pre-school St. Jude Shop

Expansion of PATH Independent Transition Program that is not dependent on our Intermediate Unit Continue to develop more work sites within Havertown Township and surrounding communities.

Work Clusters Food Services Retail Stores Retirement Communities Auto Services

A TYPICAL DAY OF A PATH STUDENT 7:45 – 8:15 Related Service (Speech/Language) 8:20 – 9:30 Morning Mtg., Journal Writing, Current Events 9:40 – 11:10 Employability Skills in the Community 11:15 – 12:30 Academic Instruction & Lunch 12:45 – 2:00 Community Based Instruction Employability Skills in the Community

QUESTIONS

Haverford Middle School Autistic Support Program Transition Update

Transition Team Members Neil Evans - Director Of Pupil Services Dan Horan - Middle School Principal Michelle Kaczmarski - Coordinator of Middle Level Special Programs Jessica Gondek - Coordinator of Elementary Level Programs Matt Crater - 6th Grade Assistant Principal Lindsey Hughes - 6th grade Guidance Counselor Shukura Monroe - Middle School Psychologist Beth Mastrocola - Coopertown Principal Kristen Bilotta - Autistic Support Teacher Michelle Downs - Coopertown Psychologist

Transition Planning Process Meet regularly to set short-term goals for transition plan Shared Planning Document All members can contribute ideas and communicate between scheduled sessions Meeting Agenda Individualized for each session to keep sessions focused and productive

Program Information Program Implementation - September 2018 Proposed Location - Rooms 201 and 203 in 6th grade wing 1 Classroom Teacher 1 Classroom Aide 5 Students

Transition Supports for Students Student visits to HMS Social Stories - Building Tours - Scavenger Hunts - Meet and Greet 1st visit - January 31st Peer Mentors from HMS Student-led tours - Relationship building

Transition Supports for Students HMS Staff /Mentor visits to Coopertown Collaborative Learning - Social Activities 1st visit - February 2nd Extended School Year 5th grade students will attend ESY at the Middle School July 2nd - August 3rd 8:00 - 12:00 PM

Transition Supports for Parents Parent Meeting Schedule February 21st @ 6:00 PM Staff, routines, curriculum, daily schedule, facility, clubs, activities March 19th 20-minute Individual parent sessions April 23rd How to assist your child over the summer to prepare for transition May 21st Final Parent Meeting

Transition Supports for Parents Transition IEP Meetings Middle School Administrators will be attending each child’s IEP Meeting in order to proactively plan for transition to the Middle School Answer questions about the Middle School Experience Individualize each child’s IEP to foster successful transition

Transition Supports for HMS Staff and Students Professional Development Opportunities for all teachers at HMS Professional Development for Classroom Teacher and Classroom Aide Led by Staff from Elwyn Interactive Activities for students to learn about Autism Short, informational, student-friendly books about Autism

Planning Continues Budget Professional Development Planning Staffing