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Transition Planning… What’s it all about?

Transition Planning… What’s it all about?. Preparing students f or a successful future! Nina Gregory, FDLRS Gulfcoast Resource Teacher. DISCLAMER:

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Transition Planning… What’s it all about?

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  1. Transition Planning… What’s it all about? Preparing students for a successful future! Nina Gregory, FDLRS Gulfcoast Resource Teacher

  2. DISCLAMER: Content provided during this presentationis for informational purposes only. FDLRS is not a legal authority, but a resource system, assisting educators, families and students with resources related to Students with Disabilities.

  3. Begin with the End in Mind… Questions to consider regarding transition planning: • Is the student able to make his/her own decisions? • Is the student able to work?… Where will the student work? What will the student do? • Does the student have a circle of friends?... Does the student participate in recreational activities?

  4. Begin with the End in Mind… • Is the student able to live independently? Where will the student live? • What will the student do about money? • How will the student manage healthcare? Can they handle their own healthcare needs? • How will the student handle transportation? How will they get anywhere?

  5. Transition Planning: Helping students be successful in school and in life! • Transition is the process of getting ready to move from school to adult life… • This process occurs over a period of several years and involves planning, goal setting, instruction, services, and activities designed to make the “transition” seamless, effective and successful

  6. Transition:A Guide For Families

  7. Specific Transition Requirements (begin at age 14)… • Diploma Options(Changed July 2014/SB 850) • Course of Study • Measurable Annual Goals connected to MPGs • Transition Assessments used to gather data and information about the student • Transition Services: • Instruction • Related Services • Community Experience • Post-School Adult Living • Daily Living Skills (If Appropriate) • Functional Vocational Evaluation (If Appropriate)

  8. Specific Transition Requirements (Age 16) … • Measurable Postsecondary Goals (MPGs) • Agency Linkages • Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Med Waiver) • Vocational Rehabilitation • Discussions about Transfer of Civil Rights (Age of Majority) • Occurs at Age 18 for All Students in Florida

  9. Specific Transition Requirements (Age 18)… • Transfer of Civil Rights (Age of Majority) • Occurs at Age 18 for All Students in Florida • Consider Postsecondary Options • Can and will student remain in school until age 21 through FAPE 22 options • Will student graduate and pursue other options • Begin Summary of Performance process (Transition Interview, Action Plan, SOP completion) to assist with Postsecondary Options

  10. Things to Consider… Age 18 and older • Guardianship Options • Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) • Transportation Services • FAPE-22/ Adult Programs • Living Arrangements/Facilities (needs based) • Recreational/Leisure Activities

  11. Lighting the Way to Guardianship

  12. Civil Rights

  13. Guardianship Options Continuum

  14. Students with Disabilities Preparing For Postsecondary Education

  15. Planning Ahead

  16. Guardianship Options Wikispace http://guardianshipoptions.wikispaces.com/

  17. Contact Information • Nina Gregory • FDLRS Gulfcoast Parent Services and Assistive Technology Resource Teacher • agregory@pasco.k12.lf.us • (727) 774-2630

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