1. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Joseph F. Anastasio Annual Transition Conference 11-17-12 1

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6. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS 6 Student Directed IEPs

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8. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS PARTICIPATE There are a number of ways a student can participate in his or her IEP meetings – here is a list starting at the top with the most involvement  Leading independently  Leading with support  Initiating parts of the IEP process  Introducing participants  Questioning participants  Speaking  Answering  Attending or choosing not to attend  Student is invited to meeting 8

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10. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Baltimore County – Baltimore City 10

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13. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Family Involvement Works & Parenting Roles Change, but do not end 13

14. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Youth with disabilities must be able to talk about their strengths & accommodations 14

15. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Work experience while in high school leads to employment after high school 15

16. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Most people find jobs through community contacts and family 16

17. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Any training after high school improves the potential for employment after high school 17

18. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Traveling 18

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