Center for Change in Transition Services Improving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington State Cinda Johnson Sue Ann Bube

What we do? Collect post-school outcome data Analyze data and report back to the schools, ESDs, and State Develop and implement trainings to improve post-school outcomes Provide support & resources to ESDs, school districts, and teachers Collaborate with agencies to coordinate services

Critical Interrelationship Modified from NSTTAC Quality IEPs Stay in School Graduate Positive Post-school Outcomes (Indicator 13) (Indicator 2) (Indicator 1) (Indicator 14)

The More You Learn… 2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics …The More You Earn Median Annual Income

The More You Learn… 2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics …the greater your chances of employment Average Unemployment Rate

Post-school Outcomes Higher Education (1): Leavers have been enrolled on a full- or part-time basis in a community college (2 yr), or college/university (4 or more yrs) for at least one complete term, at any time in the first year since leaving high school. Competitive Employment (2): Leavers have worked for pay at or above the minimum wage in a setting with others who are nondisabled for a period of 20 hours or more for at least 90 days at any time since leaving high school. This includes military employment.

Post-school Outcomes Some Other Education (3): Leavers enrolled on a full- or part-time basis for at least one complete term at any time in the first year since leaving high school in an education or training program (Job Corps, adult ed., workforce development, or voc tech school which is less than 2 yrs). Some Other Employment (4): Leavers have worked for pay or been self-employed for a period of at least 90 days at any time in the first year since leaving high school. This includes working in a family business (farm, store, fishing, ranching, catering,…) Not Engaged: Students who do not meet any of the definitions above.

Washington State Post-School Special Education Data Leavers

Washington State Special Education Post-School Data by Graduation Status

Washington State Special Education Post-School Data by Gender

Washington State Special Education Post-School Data by Disability

Who are the Not Engaged? Is there evidence of attempted engagement? Did they contact agencies?

Who are the Not Engaged Students? In Washington State This represents 52.6% of all the EBD Respondents This represents 59.4% of all the ID students 62% Male n = 1,686

Attempted Engagement In the Washington State 29% n = 497 Percent of Not-Engaged Leavers that Attempted Engagement

Agency Connections 29% of all Respondents 17% of Engaged Respondents 3% of Attempted-Engagement Respondents 9% of Never-Engaged Respondents

Agency Connections Who did they call for assistance? Only 29% of all leavers tried to contact an agency.

What Does the Research Say? Inclusion in General Education Career Awareness Community Experiences Exit Exam Requirements/ High School Diploma Status Interagency Collaboration Occupational Courses Paid Work Experience Parental Involvement Program of Study Self-Advocacy/Self- Determination Self-Care/Independent Living Skills Social Skills Student Support Transition Program Vocational Education Work Study Predictors of Post-School Success NSTTAC, 2008

Phone: (206) Cinda Johnson: Sue Ann Bube: CCTS Contact