Planning for Employment After High School – It Takes a Village – and a Toolbox! Nancy Molfenter Shannon Huff

Our Agenda: Part 1: 12:30 – 1:45 What Happens at School Matters Ideas, Resources, Videos, Activities and Discussion Break from 1:45 – 2:00 Part 2: 2:00 – 3:00 What Happens Outside of School Matters Collaboration and Community Connections Ideas, Resources, Videos, Activities and Discussion Part 3: 3:00 – 3:30 What will Help YOU? Your thoughts on a Transition Toolbox/ Implementation Guide Questions and Wrap up

Introduce Yourself

5 C’s of Evidence-Based Practices in Transition 1.Coordination 2.Coursework 3.Career Goals 4.Community Jobs and Experiences 5.Collaboration Information compiled by Nancy Molfenter, UW-Madison Special Education Doctoral Candidate and Wisconsin LGTW Project Coach

People Involved in Transition Coordination Who’s on the Team? – It Takes A Village Activity – People and their roles Holmen’s Amazing Race

Getting Everyone Involved The Importance of Inclusive Classes and Experiences What are your students interested in and what’s available? - Ideas for classes and extra curricular activities - How these are related to employment Activity: Opportunity Mapping

Everyone Can Work! Building Self- Determination and Self- Advocacy Skills Soft Skills for Employment Self-Directed Employment Planning Modules Grafton High School Video

Understanding Employment Supports The Six Steps It’s not rocket science, but it is a process It can take time, patience, and flexibility – and it can absolutely change someone’s future

Manitowoc High School Manitowoc High School Video Jobs First ! of Manitowoc County Campaign - YouTube

Individualized Plans and Goals Building on ways to explore your interests - What do you like to do? - Where do you like to go? - How these translate into employment planning and goals Activity – Review Planning Tool

IEP – TP – PTP – ACP (and then the IPE) How do all of these requirements fit together? Transition Planning part of IEP starting at 14 Individualized planning incorporated Community/work considered LRE time Info. used to help students make PTP selections Info. will help with specifics of ACP DVR can use for IPE (Individual Plan for Employment)

Part I Q’s, Ideas, Comments? Break Time!

Families Are Key Team Members Sharing information between school and home Getting Input from Families (Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews) Working together to plan and support new experiences Thinking about the future – and the possibilities it holds – Together!

Connecting with Employers Stoughton High School Video

Building Community Support Community Conversations Why host them? Ideas for Hosting a Community Conversation From LGTW grant project schools Getting Started – yes, there’s a form for that! (and a whole booklet)

Connecting with Employers Activity: Work Experiences Ways to Get Started – Info Interviews – Tours – Job Shadows – Internships – Work Experience Exploring leads to paid work! Discovery Notes Form

Collaboration Adult Services Collaboration Video

Big Ideas from the TAG Student & Family Involvement - What you Can Expect - Your role & responsibility - Team collaboration Activity: My People and Places

Overview of Adult Services WI Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Long Term Care Options Work Incentives Benefits Counseling Independent Living Centers

Putting Together the Adult Services Puzzle Getting Information about Adult Services Inviting people to meetings Applying for DVR services ADRC Options Counseling Considering Service Provider Options Choosing an agency or person to help Advocating for what you need

Ideas from YOU? What types of tools and resources will be most helpful to teachers and schools working on transition with students who have disabilities? What format will be most helpful?

Thank you for coming today! And for spending time thinking about the transition from school to work for your students! And for helping with the development of the Transition Tool Box for WI!

Questions? Nancy Molfenter, School to Work Consulting Shannon Huff, Clear Vision Consulting Jenny Neugart, Project Coordinator WI Let’s Get to Work Project - Waisman Center