1. December 10, 2018 Casper College Billie Wortham, M.S.
Transition 101
December 10, 2018
Casper College
Billie Wortham, M.S.
Welcome and thank you for being here. I am the transition lead for WDE………give my background and credentials. MENTION SOCIAL SECURITY!!!!!!

2. Introductions
Please give your name and role in this process.

3. Transition defined
The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.
In the State of Wyoming the transition IEP is to be in place by the time the student turns 16 y.o.
Discuss periods in life where the are transitions……some small some big. Examples starting kindergarten, starting high school, getting married, having kids. How do we prepare for these? What knowledge and skills are needed for these transitions?

4. Activity
Please go to your respective board and list what you think your child/student/client should have to be successful in the adult world.
Explain activity and make them feel comfortable and part of the process.

5. What does research show?
A recent study examined an online Transition Assessment and Goal Generator.
Top predictors of post-secondary success were:
1) ability to effectively interact with others
2) ability to set and attain goals
3) employment during high school years
This is research from the Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment

6. Research continued 4) awareness of their disability
5) adequate community support
Zarrow Center for Learning enrichment
Compare these to what is written on the three boards.

7. Video
Interview……….
While you are watching this make note of what research has shown.

8. How do we get there?
Team effort and it is our responsibility to our students to help them be as prepared as possible.

9. Indicator 13 34 CFR 300.43 Regulations state:
A coordinated set of activities that are results oriented, individualized, includes related services, community experiences, daily living skills and employment.
What does the Federal Law under the IDEA require? This is condensed version. Does not apply to 504 students.

10. Process of Transition in school
Assessment
Develop goals post H.S.
Course of study to reach goals
Monitor progress Annual IEP
Refine/revise based on new information
This a question bank that can be used for parents and providers.

11. Question Bank What do you want to do after high school?
Where do you plan on living?
Employment
Independent
Living
These can be used for any student IEP or 504 or not either.

12. Question Bank What do you want to study in college?
What do you want to learn
more about?
Postsecondary
Education
Vocational Education

13. Transition in Wyoming
As of November 2017, Wyoming had 1944 IEP students age
As part of our general supervision the State Department of Education reviewed 399 transition IEPs (about 20%).
Most issues were was in a disconnect between the transition assessment and the post-secondary goals.
Discuss this in terms of what the student is capable of, wants to do and what is realistic or pertinent.

14. In addition to that the State had 1433 504 students. (14-21)
Although 504 is not Federally Funded, this is significant in terms of our students in the State that have some type of disability.
These 504 students will also need to know about their disability, accommodations etc. They need transition plans as well.

15. Review the activity sheets
What are the common comments, concerns, wishes and hopes?
We all need to be part of the team that helps our students transition to a successful adult life.

16. Video for fun
Worst job interview EVER!!!!!

17. Questions/discussion

18. Billie Wortham, M.S. billie.wortham@wyo.gov 307-274-1391
Thank you!
Billie Wortham, M.S