Pretest: Self Rating Instructions: Please follow the instructions below in the first 5 minutes while you are getting settled. Choose a shape that reflects.

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

enturyPretest: Self Rating

Instructions: Please follow the instructions below in the first 5 minutes while you are getting settled.

Choose a shape that reflects your personality-circle, square, triangle, rectangle

Draw your shape on 4 small post-it notes using the markers on the table

Place one post-it note with your shape on each of the 4 sheets posted around the room in the box that best describes you and your school

Find your seat when this is completed

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Transition for Students with Disabilities

Supported by Institutional Education

Karen Ruddle, Coordinator

February 11, 2009


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You’re focused. You like to take charge of your life, placing less faith in luck

than in your own abilities. Like a strong solid box, you keep a stable,

orderly grasp on things. Problem solving is your forte. People giveyou responsibility, because they

know you can be dependedupon to do anything well.

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enturyTriangle

You are dynamic. Like the architects of the ancient pyramids, you have vision.

You seek to live according to yourown ideals and convictions, even if

this means swimming against the tide.You are always willing to add your owntouch to a recipe, conversation or outfit.A true original, it’s no wonder you arethe first one friends call on when they

need a creative spin on projects.

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enturyRectangle

You are reflective. A person who relatesto a rectangular shape comes to gripswith themselves in a deeper way than

most. Relationships are usually intense,but you also love spending time alone

because there’s always somethingmore you can learn about yourself.

People value your advice,because they know there is

real thought behind it.

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enturyCircle

You are a peace maker. You are aware of the ever-changing circle of life …

with everything connected–no beginning and no end. You believe what goes around comes around.

Accordingly, you have the desire to smooth rough edges. And, since you are such a good negotiator, friends often look to you to keep the peace.

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Change is in the air

transition – An act, process, or instance of changing from one state, form, activity, or

place to another.

Webster’s Dictionary


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Session Goals:

Transition

Special Educati

on

Institutional

Education


enturyBackward Design

Essential Understanding:

Secondary transition is an intentional and quality process

that prepares students for meaningful adult life.

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A quality process fortransition to/from institutional education programs supports

successful outcomes.

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Transition services requirements for students with disabilities

benefit all individualsserved in institutionaleducation programs.

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enturyVocabulary

Transition assessmentsIEP checklist for transitionExit and follow up surveysSummary of performanceTransfer of rights at age of

majority

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enturyTransition Services

Special Education

Why?Post school planning-

Mapping Transition Services

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Transition ServicesEarly Childhood/ Primary: Career Awareness21st century learningself-responsibility at home and schoolawareness of civic responsibilitieslearn about community membersinterpersonal skillsacademic and literacy skillscareer awarenesssupport agencies provide wrap aroundassessment decisions here relate to

diploma decisions later

Early Childhood/ Primary: Career Awareness21st century learningself-responsibility at home and schoolawareness of civic responsibilitieslearn about community membersinterpersonal skillsacademic and literacy skillscareer awarenesssupport agencies provide wrap aroundassessment decisions here relate to

diploma decisions later

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Transition ServicesMiddle and Junior HS:Career Exploration and Planning

21st century learning and technology skillsliteracy developmentself-responsibility, independent work habits,

and social skillsexplore careers and occupationsself-determination to promote informed

decision making (organized advisory program)

support agencies provide wrap around

Middle and Junior HS:Career Exploration and Planning

21st century learning and technology skillsliteracy developmentself-responsibility, independent work habits,

and social skillsexplore careers and occupationsself-determination to promote informed

decision making (organized advisory program)

support agencies provide wrap around

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Transition Services8th Grade ACT EXPLORE or other transition assessmentDevelop Individualized student transition plan (ISTP)* for grades 9 & 10 (ePortfolio) or 4-year plan (gifted exit)Select career pathway and cluster *IEP team determines type of diploma (standard or modified)*Increased focus on self-determination (skills, knowledge and beliefs to make informed choices for adult living, learning, and work)Learn about transition services requirements

*Policy 2510

8th Grade ACT EXPLORE or other transition assessmentDevelop Individualized student transition plan (ISTP)* for grades 9 & 10 (ePortfolio) or 4-year plan (gifted exit)Select career pathway and cluster *IEP team determines type of diploma (standard or modified)*Increased focus on self-determination (skills, knowledge and beliefs to make informed choices for adult living, learning, and work)Learn about transition services requirements

*Policy 2510

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Transition Services21st century learning and technology skillsRefine goals/plans for post school education,

training, work and living and link with current course selections

Career-decision makingInformed choices, self-advocate, build self-

determinationIdentify needed supports/build agency linkages Learn about disclosure of disabilityExplore ADA and 504 eligibility and agency

supports for adulthoodDevelop work-related skills and social skillsPerform community service

21st century learning and technology skillsRefine goals/plans for post school education,

training, work and living and link with current course selections

Career-decision makingInformed choices, self-advocate, build self-

determinationIdentify needed supports/build agency linkages Learn about disclosure of disabilityExplore ADA and 504 eligibility and agency

supports for adulthoodDevelop work-related skills and social skillsPerform community service


enturyIDEA and Policy 2419

Transition Services indicated on the IEP age 16+

Invite agencies with student/parent permission

Age of Majority notice at age 17 in WV

Summary of Performance at Exit or Graduation

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enturyGrade 9

• Refine transition plan (ISTP/ePortfolio) and connect to post school goals

• Identify occupational training or education options after high school

• Review evaluations and decisions from previous year to update IEP

• Experiential learning (through grade 12)

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enturyGrade 10

• Refine transition plan (ISTP/ePortfolio) for grades 11, 12 + 1 year beyond graduation and connect to post school goals; select high school concentration

• Assess labor market• ACT PLAN or other transition assessment• Update IEP• Contact Rehabilitation Services/Invite to

IEP

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enturyGrade 11

• Refine transition plan (ISTP/ePortfolio)• Identify adult linkages for living, learning and

work needs• Take ACT/SAT/occupational entrance exam• Explore needed work supports or training

options• Update IEP• Refer to Rehabilitation Services and other

agencies

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enturyGrade 12

• Apply for post school supports/link to adult agencies for eligibility

• Build/develop resume• Link with community work providers or

higher education• Update IEP for exit• Take ACT, SAT or occupational entrance

exam• Exit survey (students and parents)

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Transition Services

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Adulthood: Living, Learning, WorkAccess adult agency supportsADA or 504 eligibilityDisclosureLifelong learningWorkIndependenceOne year follow up survey

Adulthood: Living, Learning, WorkAccess adult agency supportsADA or 504 eligibilityDisclosureLifelong learningWorkIndependenceOne year follow up survey



Special Education

How?Development of teacher and

student skills

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Summary of performanceTransition assessmentsWebsite resourcesSelf Determination and

Disclosure

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Special Education

Data?Measuring progress and

monitoring

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NCLBState Performance Plan-

Annual Progress ReportIEP ChecklistSurveysDistrict self assessment

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Institutional Education

Why?Identify issues and

challenges for students entering/leaving programs

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How?Establish priorities

and identify solutions

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Data?Develop a checklist or

transition plan for all students using SOP as a model

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enturyRubric Design

Full Implementation

Special Education


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enturyRefine-Carousel

Full Implementation

Special Education


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enturyPost test: Self Rating

Instructions: Consider the topics discussed in this session and revisit the same rating activity you completed at the start of the session.

Place a small blank post-it note on each of the 4 sheets posted around the room in the box that best describes your current level of knowledge

Find your seat when this is completed Reflect on the responses of the whole group

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enturyDid you know …

75% of America’s prison inmates are high school dropouts

High school dropouts are 3.5 times more likely than high school graduates to be arrested in their lifetime

High school graduates, on average, earn $9,245 more per year than high school dropouts

From NDPC/N website

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enturyQuotes from Mr. Rogers

Select a quote from Mr. RogersWrite one personal transition goal for

special education and one goal for institutional education on the back

Record the same goals on 2 separate large post-it notes and post them with your name on the T-chart for your school

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enturySession Activities

Table talkCarousel reviewsT-chartShapesKnowledge ratingExit Card

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enturyExit Card for Break

Index card side 1-Write a + or – symbol to indicate if you personally learned anything meaningful.

Index card side 2-Identify how the session could have been more meaningful for you.

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enturyThank You

Karen [email protected]

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Pretest: Self Rating Instructions: Please follow the instructions below in the first 5 minutes while you are getting settled. Choose a shape that reflects.

Documents

transition exit

secondary transition

transition services

websters dictionary

social skills

career pathway

career exploration

century learning