Post on 15-Jan-2016
IEP & Transition PlanningLinda Lowery & Naomi McCoolWhittier Union HS DistrictFebruary 15, 2012
Postsecondary GoalChase
EducationFull-inclusion student
with speech services/ABAGraduate from HS with
diplomaBe prepared for
Community College
EmploymentDevelop work skills in
HSVolunteer experienceTake computer course
Explore careers in computer science
Community Involvement
Continue in social skills group
Participate on HS swim team
Clubs on campus
Independent LivingExplore public
transportation/AccessTime management & Organizational skills
Prepare for living independently in future
Overview
•Understanding the transition plan•Aspects of a successful transition plan
▫Education▫Employment▫Independent Living Skills
•Supporting your child to participate in the process
Transition Planning—What is it?• A coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within
an outcome-oriented process, that promotes movement from school to postschool activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
• The coordinated set of activities… must – ▫ (1) Be based upon the individual student’s needs, taking into
account the student’s preference and interests; and ▫ (2) Include needed activities in the areas of –
(i) Instruction; (ii) Community experiences; (iii) The development of employment and other postschool adult
living objectives; and (iv) If appropriate, the acquisition of daily living skills and
functional vocational evaluation [emphasis added] (34 CFR § 300.18).
Transition Planning—What is it?•An individual transition plan (ITP) is mandated
by IDEA legislation▫Must be part of the IEP before a student turns
16▫Must have measurable postsecondary and
annual goals▫Must be individualized!
•All members of the IEP team are important to creating a good transition plan▫STUDENT! Parents, teachers, school staff,
outside agencies
ITP: Education•Education
▫High school graduation options: University Requirements—meet requirements to
enroll at a 4- year college after graduation 2 years foreign language, higher level math and
science courses, C’s or better in academic courses Diploma—meet district graduation requirements &
take CAHSEE exam Certificate—complete IEP specified courses
Should include vocational and independent living skills curriculum
Student eligible for district services through age of 22
ITP: Education•Postsecondary educational options
▫University▫Community College▫Vocational/Technical Schools▫ROP Programs▫Adult School
•Encourage your child to explore training options!▫Talk with college/career staff on campus▫Attend college tours and college fairs▫Research programs online
ITP: Education
•What services are available to students in college?▫The IEP ends when a student graduates
from high school or reaches the age of 22▫At college, can apply for Disabled Student
Programs and Services (DSP&S) Accommodations in classes Priority registration for classes Academic counseling Students are expected to be self-advocates in
college!
ITP: Employment
•Employment▫Career Planning should reflect:
Dreams Personality/preferences Interests Results of interest inventories O*net and California Career Zone are great
online exploration tools!
ITP: Employment
•Employment preparation▫While in high school, students can prepare
themselves for employment by: Completing practice applications (esp. online!)
and reviewing interview questions Build resume through…
Involvement in extracurricular activities Volunteer experience Part-time work experience
Students under the age of 18 must qualify for a work permit to have a job while in high school
ITP: Employment
•Employment related support services▫Workability
Placement in paid try-out employment while student is in high school
▫Department of Rehabilitation Job development and placement Can apply while in high school but also
eligible into adulthood
ITP: Employment
•Employment related support services▫Regional Center
Supported employment services▫Social Security (SSI)
It pays to work! Earned income exclusion—can still receive
portion of benefits while working
ITP: Independent Living Skills• Important to prepare your child to develop skills
to become more independent as a young adult•Community involvement
▫Exploring opportunities on campus and in the community Sports, clubs, volunteering, social groups
•Daily living skills▫What chores and responsibilities are completed at
home?▫What do they need to learn to prepare for
independent living or responsibility as an adult?
ITP: Independent Living Skills
•Transportation▫Public transportation▫Driver’s license
Practice tests and information available at dmv.ca.gov
▫Access•Future living plans
▫Find out what is important for your child!•Conservatorship
Preparing for Success
•Families play an important role in this process!▫Encourage self-advocacy and your child’s
involvement in the IEP process▫Help your child develop disability
awareness▫Be part of your child’s career and college
exploration process▫Respect your child’s interests▫Talk about the future…starting NOW!