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Transition for Students
Planning for Your Future
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What is Transition?
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Your Transition
• Planning for your life after high school
• The law requires schools to help you set and work toward postsecondary goals in these areas:– Employment– Education/Training– If needed, independent living
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Have you ever wondered…
• What are my future goals?
• What type of work will I do?
• What training will I need?
• Where will I live?
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• Will I live with family, alone or with others?
• Will I go to college, technical school or receive some other training?
• Who can help me find a job?
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Here’s My Question NOW!How can I be a part of the
decisions about my future goals?
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*Complete transition assessments, such as questionnaires or interest surveys*Participate in job shadowing*Attend career/college fairs*Talk with your counselor/teacher*Take some classes in areas of interest
Don’t Know Where to Start?
Here are some suggestions:
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Your ARD Meeting and Transition
• Your Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting is held at least once a year.
• In this meeting, your Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed.
• Transition is an important part of the IEP.• You will have the opportunity to discuss your
future goals during the ARD meeting.
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What is Your IEP?
It explains what skills you already have and what you need to learn.It tells what you will do in school.It tells where you will learn and if you need any special help.
From www.studentledieps.org
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A Team Approach• You!• Your Family• Teachers• Counselors• Principals• Public Agencies (with parent
consent)• You/your family may invite others
who know you well and can help you reach your goals
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I’m really a part of the team?
Yes, Indeed!
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Being Heard
Being a self-advocate means speaking up for yourself– Know topics discussed– Speak calmly and clearly– Listen while others speak– Think about what you hear
» Adapted from Full Life Ahead, by Judy Barclay and Jan Cobb
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During Your ARD Meeting
• Communicate the information that you have gathered before your meeting
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Before Your ARD Meeting Ends
• Understand each objective and activity in your IEP:– How will it be carried out?– Where will it happen (when, and for
how long)?– What does the school need to do? – What other service providers are
needed?– What do you need to do? – Who will help you?
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So….. you should …
Be prepared
Speak clearly
Listen Well
Fully understand
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Remember you have helpers!
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Parents:The Law Says -
–Before you turn 18, your parents are the decision makers.
–At 18, you are the decision maker. Your parents can assist you in making decisions.
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Me?.... YES!
• Accepting responsibilities is more than just KNOWING responsibilities.