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T ransition. What you should KNOW , ASK and DO. Transition What you should KNOW. Starts at birth Addressed during the IEP before turning 16 Looks at Post Secondary Goals-What are they doing once they get their diploma? Transition Assessments Backward Planning-How do we get there?
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Transition What you should KNOW, ASK and DO
TransitionWhat you should KNOW • Starts at birth • Addressed during the IEP before turning 16 • Looks at Post Secondary Goals-What are they doing once they get their diploma? • Transition Assessments • Backward Planning-How do we get there? • Course of Study • Setting goals • Differentiated Programming
TransitionWhat you should KNOW • Transfer of Rights • EDM-Educational Decision Maker
TransitionWhat you should ASK • How will that goal be measured? • Are the post secondary goals (still) reasonable? • Does this program (IEP) move my student closer to independence and socially appropriate behaviors and to the post secondary goals? • What do you think about this? (student)
TransitionWhat you should ASK Can you explain that again? Is my child accessing the Grade level curriculum?
TransitionWhat you should DO • Collect your own data • Let your voice be heard • Don’t wait • Meet with the guidance counselor • Research—What skills are needed for college and competitive employment
TransitionWhat you should DO • Work on skills today • Social Skills: community outings, volunteering • Independent living: alarm clocks, money management, homework, chores Remember, appropriate social behaviors and independence are the most critical components to success!!!!!