1. NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION School-to-Work Transition May, 2007

2. Agency Goals Related to Transition: Improve School-to-Work Transition Services and outcomes Improve collaboration between all agencies involved in transition activities Develop IPE for all eligible students prior to exiting high school

3. Transition Student: A secondary school student with a disability pursuant to IDEA and/or the Rehabilitation Act, who is an applicant or eligible individual for Vocational Rehabilitation services and becomes a signed applicant for services before exiting a secondary school program.

4. VR Counselor Assignments Develop and maintain effective working relationship with assigned high school Provide consultative services Ensure timeliness in processing referrals, determining eligibility and working with student to develop IPE

5. DVR TIMELINES: Referral – September through October Eligibility – By December Comprehensive Assessment/Career Counseling/Guidance and Counseling - January through March/April IPE Development – March through May

6. Eligibility: Individual with a physical or mental impairment; which results in a substantial impediment to employment; who can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; and VR services are required in order for the individual to prepare for, enter, engage in, retain or regain employment

7. Services: Guidance and Counseling/Career Counseling On the Job Training Support in Post-Secondary Education Apprenticeships Assistive Technology Job Seeking Skills (soft skills) Job Placement and support Job Coaching

8. Questions?? - Call Your assigned DVR Counselor Deb Hambel – Statewide School to Work Coordinator (505-877-0525) Stephanie Garduno – Field Operations Director (505-954-8518)