Mohawk School To Work Parent/Senior Transition Staffing 2013

Post-School Goals Upon graduation, high school supports naturally end and a new chapter of life begins. It is important to make sure senior year projects and credits are in order, and all graduation planning is completed prior to the end of the school year, to ensure there is a smooth transition of the student’s new goals.

Guidance/Schooling Are your credits in order for graduation? Is your Senior Project almost completed? When is Senior Project due? **Parents can check the school website to monitor Senior Project. If you are planning to go to a post-secondary school (SAT/ACT?)or technical/trade school, you: MUST APPLY TO THE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL NOW MUST COMPLETE THE FAFSA FORM ONLINE to be eligible for loans and additional support services NO LATER THAN APRIL FASFA night date hosted by guidance department in (NEED OVR REPORT FOR FREE LEARNING SUPPORT COLLEGE SERVICES)

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation/OVR Learning support students that are 18 years of age may register for free with OVR to receive support services after high school. Registration may also be accompanied by state assessments. Some supports include: Assistance with job placement, training, uniforms, tools, etc. Assistance with post-secondary school tuition, books, reports for extra college learning support, etc. Driver’s license assistance. Supportive electronic devices and custom servicing for other disabilities.

Lawrence County CareerLink Students may take advantage of the CareerLink Out-of-School Youth Program upon graduation and if they are between the ages of 18 and 21. Registration is free, and CareerLink offers employment assistance and workshops for those students looking for a job right after graduation. They also assist with developing an online resume, job seeking and interview skills and reviewing the process of applying for jobs.

Social Security Programs Many learning support students are eligible for Social Security Benefits. There are social security programs that are designed to assist students while they are making the transition from high school to post- secondary school or employment and trying to get on their feet. Many times, students may not be accepted for social security benefits and may have to apply up to 4 times to get benefits. Even though students may not want to be on social security or rely on social security for support, it can be a helpful alternative through the transition years to assist with gas and transportation, food, health care, school books, etc. The New Castle Social Security number is

Transportation How do you plan to get to work or post-secondary school after high school? Do you have a PA Drivers License? Do you have a learners permit? Do you have a photo ID Do you need to take the bus? Lower rates? Would you like to look into the ACTS Bus?

Selective Service/Voters Registration Are you 18 or older? If so, you will need to consider the following: Young men need to choose selective service on the FASFA form Are you registered to vote? You may get a voters registration application from you government class, or at the Lawrence County Court House.

Medical Insurance Will you have health insurance coverage after graduation? If you go on to post-secondary school part-time, can you still receive medical coverage? You will need to apply at the Assistance Office if you do not have medical coverage after you graduate.

Other Independent Living Needs Will you have assistance with these things, or can you do the following things on your own after high school? Make your own legal decisions (is legal planning/guardianship a concern?) Have a place to live after graduation? Manage your own money? Take care of your own health and safety needs? Advocate for yourself/understand your disability and make accommodations for your disability at post-school or work? Need to be connected with additional organizations for social and recreational contacts?