And the Person-Centered Planning Process Focus Groups And the Person-Centered Planning Process

Person-Centered Planning Focus on the individual Strengths Preferences Where do they see themselves in the future? Who is going to help them with this process? Where do they even begin?

What is a Focus Group? A group of graduating students making post- secondary goals and action plans with the support of a teacher and transition coordinator

Four Key Focus Areas Focus Group Format Job/Education Social Activities Transportation Independent Living

s Starting the Conversation Hand out portfolios Explain the contents Review the purpose of the project Explain their role and responsibilities

Choosing Goals Identify interests for each focus area Research and discuss opportunities available in each focus area Establish a plan A Establish additional back up plans

Breaking Down the Goals Each goal is broken down into steps Each step is specific for each student They make plans and set deadlines

Accessing Transportation Executing the Plan Accessing Transportation Accesslink Public Bus

Independent Living Skills Executing the Plan Independent Living Skills Making purchases Using money Self-checkout

Post-Secondary Education Executing the Plan Post-Secondary Education Visiting Turning Points

Executing the Plan Employment Holy Name Hospital Internship

Follow up Rushi Turning Points at Bergen Community College

Follow Up Jared Full-time employment as a dishwasher at Sunrise Assisted Living Center

Follow Up Katie Turning Points at Bergen Community College

Follow Up JP College courses Computer Science Driver’s Permit