80 likes | 177 Views
School-to-Work Transition May, 2007. NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION. Agency Goals Related to Transition:. Improve School-to-Work Transition Services and outcomes Improve collaboration between all agencies involved in transition activities
E N D
School-to-Work Transition May, 2007 NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Agency Goals Related to Transition: • Improve School-to-Work Transition Services and outcomes • Improve collaboration between all agencies involved in transition activities • Develop IPE for all eligible students prior to exiting high school
Transition Student: • A secondary school student with a disability pursuant to IDEA and/or the Rehabilitation Act, who is an applicant or eligible individual for Vocational Rehabilitation services and becomes a signed applicant for services before exiting a secondary school program.
VR Counselor Assignments • Develop and maintain effective working relationship with assigned high school • Provide consultative services • Ensure timeliness in processing referrals, determining eligibility and working with student to develop IPE
DVR TIMELINES: • Referral – September through October • Eligibility – By December • Comprehensive Assessment/Career Counseling/Guidance and Counseling - January through March/April • IPE Development – March through May
Eligibility: • Individual with a physical or mental impairment; • which results in a substantial impediment to employment; • who can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; and • VR services are required in order for the individual to prepare for, enter, engage in, retain or regain employment
Services: • Guidance and Counseling/Career Counseling • On the Job Training • Support in Post-Secondary Education • Apprenticeships • Assistive Technology • Job Seeking Skills (soft skills) • Job Placement and support • Job Coaching
Questions?? - Call • Your assigned DVR Counselor • Deb Hambel – Statewide School to Work Coordinator (505-877-0525) • Stephanie Garduno – Field Operations Director (505-954-8518)