Ten Year Transition Timeline

    Transition from school to community should be seen as a process, not a single event.  Below are some strategies, timelines and techniques which will ensure that transition is a long-term, collaborative process beginning at least 5 years before graduation and following at least 5 years after graduation.
 
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School

  • Start early! (age 14)
  • Meet with parents and student and explain the transition process.
  • Plan ahead: evaluate all students in terms of possible post-school needs (Anticipated Needs Survey) and update regularly.
  • Student-Centered Planning (Maps) which reflect the needs and desires of the student and family.
  • Develop IEP and Transition Plan based on Student-Centered Plan. 
  • Address all areas of transition: 1) Living Arrangements, 2) Employment, 
    3) Post-Secondary Education, 4) Community Participation
  • Provide 1) instruction, 2) community and vocational experiences, 
    3) development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and 4) when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.
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    School & Adult/Community Services

  • Explain to parents the difference between "entitlement" and "eligibility."
  • Student and parents visit various Adult Service agencies.
  • Explore generic community services and resources.
  • Address all areas of transition: 1) Living Arrangements, 2) Employment, 
    3) Post-Secondary Education, 4) Community Participation
  • Schools and Adult Services meet and discuss students in transition and availability of services, waiting lists and funding (Local Core Transition Teams).
  • Explore funding sources and benefits (SSI, Medicaid Waiver)
  • Participation of Adult Services in transition planning meetings.
  • Update Transition (Student-Centered) Plan annually.
  • Develop a short and long-term Career Plan.
  • Secure employer-paid job before graduation and/or enroll in post-secondary education Transition employment/education support from school to adult agency or college.
  • Assist student in completing graduation survey/evaluation of services (Senior Survey).
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    Adult/Community Services

  • Address all areas of transition: 1) Living Arrangements, 
    2) Employment, 3) Post-Secondary Education, 4) Community Participation
  • Review and assist in Senior Survey updates.
  • Continue to use Student-Centered Plan. Review and update annually.
  • Incorporate Career Plan into Adult Service Plan.
  • Review and update Career Plan regularly.
  • Involve community resources, advocacy groups, Independent Living Center.
  • Evaluate services regularly.
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