1. Preparing Adults for Transition after Haverford
PATH

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Work Clusters Food Services Retail Stores Retirement Communities
Auto Services

9. 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

10. QUESTIONS

12. Haverford Middle School
Autistic Support Program
Transition Update

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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 PM

18. Transition Supports for Parents
Parent Meeting Schedule
February 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Planning Continues
Budget
Professional Development Planning
Staffing