Resources for Transition Planning for Covid-19
Transcript of Resources for Transition Planning for Covid-19
Resources for Planning Transitions During COVID-19
Laura Fine: Transition Specialist
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization
Our Objective Today
To share with families and professionals resources and tips to support continued learning and discovery of transition aged youth while schools and programs are closed during COVID-19
New and Changing Roles….
With Illinois schools closed, families members found themselves in a
different role at home not only as a the parent bot now as the teacher,
therapist and coach for their son or daughter. During this challenging and
unprecedented time it’s important to remember to:
● Make time for yourself
● Make healthy choices
● Be realistic
● Be kind to yourself
● Focus on the CAN vs the CAN’T
What is Transition?
“a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that is designed
within a result-oriented process, that is focused on improving the
academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to
facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities,
including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated
employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult
education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.”
(IDEA 2004)
What Can Be Do Now?
• Use this time at home as as a period of discovery
• Continue to implement daily structures at routine
• Practice and introduce independent living skills and routines
• Practice and enhance communication and relationship skills
• Provide opportunities for choice making throughout the day
What Can You Do Now?
• Take care of yourself and your family
•These are difficult times - take time to breath and think about
doing what is appropriate and reasonable for your students
and/or sons and daughters and yourself given your time and
environment
•Engage your child as much as possible in decision making
•Keep track of what you are doing (documentation)
•Provide a routine or schedule for learning
•Communicate and collaborate with school staff
At-Home Resources
Leisure, Exercise and Creativity Resources
Educational Resources
Movement and Mindfulness Choice Chart
NTACT Resources for Transition Focused Education
Independent Living
Use this time at home practice and introduce new independent
living activities in various areas:
● Leisure and Recreation
● Home Maintenance
● Personal Care
● Finances
○ Cents and Sensibility: A guide to money management for
students with disabilities
○ Budget Your Life: Explores budgeting strategies
NSSEO’s Parent Education Corner
PERC Knowledge Center and Tips