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TRANSITION PLANNING FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Planning for your students’ future
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WHAT IS TRANSITION? Coordinated set of activities Used to assist a student in preparing for future training and employment Assists the student in aligning their interests with possible careers Vocational and Life Skills preparation
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WHEN DOES TRANSITION PLANNING BEGIN? When a student enters school. Goal for all students: preparing them for being productive members of a community Includes: Socially, economically and independence Transition planning is more than something that is done at the secondary level.
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GETTING STARTED AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL Look beyond high school Must have an understanding of what is expected Must be committed to developing self-determination in your students.
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Graduation : IDEA ends and ADA begins IDEA is an entitlement law ADA is a civil rights law Age 18- individual becomes their own legal guardian
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Individuals must advocate for themselves They must disclose their disability to receive assistance Must be self-determined
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COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT Expectations to complete required work or assignments No modified assignments or tasks No one will seek them out if they need assistance Post – secondary students will need to seek out assistance on their own.
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POST HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Colleges and technical schools will accept students based on merit (grades, test scores, etc.) rather than disability. Accommodations can be given only when an individual seeks out assistance and discloses their disability.
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HOW DO WE PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR POST – SECONDARY LIVING? Elementary level : Create opportunities for students to be independent Be aware of the differences in modified assignments and accommodations. Introduce your students to their IEP and what that is. Have your students give their input to goals going on the IEP. Encourage your students to seek out assistance or advocate for themselves rather than relying on you to do that for them.
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FORMAL TRANSITION PLANNING As students enter middle school, they should be more self- determined Less dependent on their teachers More involved in the development of their IEP
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FORMAL TRANSITION PLANNING Begins with the 8 th grade IEP Students are required to attend their IEP meeting Students are given opportunities to explore possible career options.
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WHAT IS INVOLVED IN TRANSITION PLANNING Development of a Post-Secondary goal (what the student wants to do after high school) Annual goals for what is done during the current IEP year that will assist in reaching the post –secondary goal. The goals developed are based on student input and feedback. Students should be actively involved in the IEP development process.
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HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION Vocational Technical School Work Study Opportunities Career exploration through elective classes Work Adjustment Training Opportunities through VR Concurrent enrollment for community colleges
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WHAT CAN BE DONE AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL FOR PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE? Encourage students to seek out assistance instead of waiting for you to help. Introduce your students to the IEP and what it’s purpose is. Encourage parents to bring their child to the IEP meeting (especially for the older elementary students) Know the differences between accommodations and modifications. Always consider how the activity you’re doing will assist in preparing them for secondary and post-secondary programming.
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POST – SECONDARY OUTCOMES Individuals with disabilities who are self-determined, tend to be more successful in post-secondary training Participation in Work Adjustment Training / Work Study programs result in a higher employment rate for individuals with disabilities, With increase in confidence, there is more independent living and participation in the community. There is also less dependence on government help and more productivity/ purpose in life. In the long run, individuals with disabilities have potential to earn more money than receiving government assistance.
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