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Transition begins officially for students with special needs at age 14, but the process begins with the onset of education. This tool kit aims to provide students with tools for independent living, work, or furthering their education.
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Clearinghouse for Specialized Media & Translations (CSMT)Standards,Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources DivisionCurriculum, Learning & Accountability BranchCalifornia Department of Education 9TH GRADE TOOL KIT
9TH GRADE TOOL KIT Transition begins officially for students with special needs at age 14, but the process begins with the onset of education. The goal is to provide students with tools they will use beyond school for; independent living, work, or furthering their education.
WHO QUALIFIES • Students must be enrolled in a school as a freshman • Legally blind (20/200 in best eye corrected or peripheral vision less than 20 degrees) • Registered in Federal Quota program • Have an active IEP
KIT PARAMETERS The tool kit must be non- consumable Must be an APH Federal Quota product
RESPONSIBILITIES The parties to this contract work together; CSMT, schools, and the individual student Each has the responsibility to help the student earn the tool kit
CSMT will….. • Provide the tools for the students • Track the effectiveness of the program; 1. create a data base of tools 2. survey the tool use 3. work to explore other funding options
SCHOOLS WILL ….. • Advise students and their parents of the program • Hold IEP meetings to discuss the tools for each individual • Set the criteria for either graduation or certificate for each student • Notify CSMT of the tool requests • Train the student to use and maintain the specific tool(s)
STUDENTS will ….. • Participate in the IEP meeting to select the tools • Learn to use and maintain the tools • Meet graduation/certificate requirements set by the school
TRAINING Training includes learning to maximize the use of the tool; • All applications of the tool • Understand the manuals (if applicable) • Learn to use the tool effectively
MAINTAIN • To keep the tool in good working order all recommended usage and storage will be advised • Cleaning and proper use will be discussed • Information on upgrades or parts will be made available
OWN Upon meeting the criteria in the IEP for the Tool Kit the student will be given the tools.
DOLLAR AMOUNT Generally, the amount will be set at $3,000 per student. The amount will depend on the student needs, and the cost and availability of the tool requested.
WHAT IS ELIGIBLE Only products already approved for Federal Quota purchase are currently available.
DOCUMENTATION • The local IEP team keeps all the contract paperwork • We provide a sample contract • CSMT trusts that you are requesting kits only for authorized students (we need the name of the student to verify they are enrolled in the Federal Quota registration)
CSMT Contacts • Jonn Paris-Salb: Education Administrator 1 • 916-323-2202 jparissalb@cde.ca.gov • Kelli Cornejo: Production Manager • 916-323-4737 kcornejo@cde.ca.gov • Peter Jarvis: Warehouse Manager • 916-373-3193 pjarvis@cde.ca.gov • Olga Cid: Education Program Consultant • 916-319-0959 ocid@cde.ca.gov • Ravi Thakkar: Associate Information Systems Analyst • 916-323-4735 rthakkar@cde.ca.gov • Jeannette Reyes:Digital Specialist II • 916-445-1674 jreyes@cde.ca.gov • Georgia Marty: Duplication & Distribution • 916-323-6936 gmarty@cde.ca.gov • Steven Parker: IMODS, Large Print • 916-322-4051 sparker@cde.ca.gov • James Morrison: APH Orders, Federal Quota • 916-323-1329 jmorrison@cde.ca.gov