Dear Student, Family Members and Friends,

This year at your IEP meeting (Individualized Education Program) you will be
asked about your plans and goals for the years after you leave high school.

You will be asked about such things as:

   * What kind of job or career do you want?
   * Do you want to go to college or vocational training?
   * Do you want to live with your family or do you want to live elsewhere
     or on your own?
   * What kind of community activities do you plan to participate in?

This form was given to you for four reasons:

  1. To assist you as you think about your future goals and plans.
  2. To assist you in identifying things you want to do.
  3. To guide you in planning activities to achieve your future goals.
  4. To help us match your chosen goals with a plan we can all work together
     on to support you in reaching these goals.

EMPLOYMENT

Here are some possibilities you can think about ...
 

p I want a full time job as a:______________
p I want a part time job as a:______________
p I think it would help me if I could get a job in a setting where I
     could get extra help and support to do my work.
p I think it would help me to have a job coach to learn the job.
p I won't need a job right away because I will be attending school.
p I haven't decided yet, but I could use some help with this decision.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

Here are some possibilities you can think about ...
 

p I want to live on my own in a house or apartment.
p I want to live with my parents and/or relatives.
p I want to live in my own house or apartment, but I will need support
     from time to time from someone who can help me.
p I want to live with a roommate who will share in the responsibilities
     around the apartment and would be available to help me as needed.
p I want to live away from my family but where there is 24-hour help and
     supervision for me.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION/TRAINING

Here are some possibilities you can think about ...
 

p I want to go to college full time at:______________
p I want to go to college part time at:______________
p In college, I want to study to be a:______________
p I want to go to vocational school to learn a job or trade.
        * The job I want to learn is:______________
p I want to take adult education classes.
        * The classes I want to take are:______________
p I won't want to go to school because I'll be working.
p I haven't decided yet, but I could use some help with this decision.

Almost everyone likes to be involved in community life. You may like to
participate in some of these activities. Check off and add all of those
things that you might enjoy doing.
 

p Going to the movies
p Going out to eat
p Working on hobbies
p Going shopping
p Spending time with family and friends
p Participating in clubs or organizations
p Going to school or college activities
p Playing sports
p Dating
p Reading
p _______________________
p _______________________
p _______________________

p Assistive technology
p Peer support
p Counseling
p Recreation
p Dating & healthy relationships
p Respite services
p Driver's license
p Safety
p Family support
p Self-advocacy
p Financial issues
p Social Security benefits
p Independent living skills
p Sports & hobbies
p Linkages w/ community agencies
p Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
p Medical & health issues
p Transportation
p Money management
p Wills, trusts, & guardianship

In order to move on toward life after high school, you may need the
following. Please check those items that you will need help or information
to secure.
 

p Identification Card
p Draft Registration
p Social Security Card
p Up-to-Date Resume
p Birth Certificate
p Bank Account
p Drivers License
p Other:_________________