Post on 29-Mar-2015
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Transition for Students with Disabilities
Supported by Institutional Education
Karen Ruddle, Coordinator
February 11, 2009
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Essential Understanding:
Secondary transition is an intentional and quality process
that prepares students for meaningful adult life.
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Essential Understanding:
A quality process fortransition to/from institutional education programs supports
successful outcomes.
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Essential Understanding:
Transition services requirements for students with disabilities
benefit all individualsserved in institutionaleducation programs.
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Transition assessmentsIEP checklist for transitionExit and follow up surveysSummary of performanceTransfer of rights at age of
majority
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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
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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
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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• 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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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• 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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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• 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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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• 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
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Special Education
How?Development of teacher and
student skills
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Summary of performanceTransition assessmentsWebsite resourcesSelf Determination and
Disclosure
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Special Education
Data?Measuring progress and
monitoring
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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NCLBState Performance Plan-
Annual Progress ReportIEP ChecklistSurveysDistrict self assessment
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Institutional Education
Why?Identify issues and
challenges for students entering/leaving programs
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Institutional Education
How?Establish priorities
and identify solutions
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Institutional Education
Data?Develop a checklist or
transition plan for all students using SOP as a model
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Full Implementation
Special Education
Institutional Education
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Full Implementation
Special Education
Institutional Education
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Table talkCarousel reviewsT-chartShapesKnowledge ratingExit Card
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Karen Ruddlekruddle@access.k12.wv.us
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