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Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading to Successful Outcomes

Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading to Successful Outcomes. Dr. Pat Rogan Executive Associate Dean Indiana University School of Education Indianapolis progan@iupui.edu 10-14-10. AGENDA A Vision of a Desirable Future Current Status & Outcomes Promising Practices

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Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading to Successful Outcomes

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  1. Getting on With Life: Transition Services Leading to Successful Outcomes Dr.Pat Rogan Executive Associate Dean Indiana University School of Education Indianapolis progan@iupui.edu 10-14-10

  2. AGENDA A Vision of a Desirable Future Current Status & Outcomes Promising Practices Discussion

  3. What is YOUR Vision of a Desirable Future? • Self-determination & Advocacy • Typical Living Options • Integrated Employment • Lifelong Learning • Satisfying Relationships • Community Membership

  4. We’ve Learned…QUALITY OF LIFE John O’Brien’s 5 Accomplishments: * Presence * Participation * Choice * Competence * Respect

  5. TRADITIONAL Focus on deficits Group orientation; fit to program Professional control Service segmentation BEST PRACTICE Capacity search Integration; customization Self determination; natural supports Holistic, seamless CURRENT TRENDS

  6. Transition Services Defined • Coordinated • Results oriented • Incorporated in student’s IEP • School to post-school activities: Post-secondary education Vocational education Integrated employment Continuing and adult education Independent living Community participation

  7. State Annual Performance ReportIDEIA Indicator 13 • Percent of youth aged 16 and above with an individualized education program (IEP) that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the post-secondary goals.

  8. Post-school Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities • High drop out rates • 46% employment (ft or pt) • Increasing placement in segregated facilities • 13% post-secondary ed • 73% living at home • Social isolation

  9. Promising Practices:LONGITUDINAL PREPARATION • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • MIDDLE SCHOOL • HIGH SCHOOL

  10. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Pre-school to elementary transition • Apply for a Medicaid Waiver • Include students in general education • Develop a work ethic (responsibilities, task completion) • Involve students in chores • Increase independence (self-care skills, etc.) • Build student voice and involvement • Continue to involve & empower parents • Develop a transition plan to middle school

  11. MIDDLE SCHOOL • Inclusive education • Extracurricular activities • Career exploration • Involvement in IEP conferences • Work tasks with peers, as appropriate • Independent living skills • Transition planning for high school

  12. HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12 • Inclusive education • Career exploration in inclusive settings • Age-appropriate work experiences • Extracurricular activities • Self-determination & advocacy • Student led Transition IEP meetings • Exploration of adult services • Other?

  13. STUDENT-CENTERED PLANNING • “Discovery”: Who is this person? • Profile: Compile info. • Planning Meetings: • PATH • Personal Futures Planning • MAPS, etc. • Resume/Portfolio: For Employer Contact

  14. Start with the END in Mind:PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING

  15. Use the Self-determined Learning Model of Instruction My Voice Revise Goals and plans Know Yourself Tell people what you want Take Action Make Goals Student Voice

  16. Example

  17. YOUR TURN! • Questions? • Comments? • Concerns?

  18. Rationale for “Off-Campus” (Non-School) Transition Services for Youth Ages 18-21 • Peers without disabilities exit high school at 18. • By age 18, school buildings lose their relevance. • Poor transition outcomes: Students & parents need to be better prepared.

  19. Develop Daily Routines Project Search

  20. 1:1 assistant in HS • Little or no speech • Limited mobility & independence After 1 year in SITE : • More verbal • Independently using city bus • Job at bookstore • Array of interests JOSH

  21. WRITTEN INFORMATION SHARED WITH FAMILIES • Person Centered Planning Driving • Medicaid Waiver SSI/SSDI • Guardianship Work Incentives • Mental Health Services Transportation • Voc Rehab Record Keeping • Wills and Trusts Benefits Planning • Respite Care • Adult Continuing Education • Adult Service Employment Providers

  22. Factors That Promote Good Outcomes • Student-centered, Strengths-based approach • Longitudinal Preparation & Transitions • Family Education & Support • Self-determination/Advocacy • Staff Expertise • Community-based Work Experiences

  23. Factors That Promote Good Outcomes (cont.) • Access to Quality Adult Services • Long-term Funding • Reliable/Affordable Transportation • Business Partnerships • Sense of URGENCY

  24. JOB DEVELOPMENT (“Carved” Job)Chris at the University

  25. Customized Employment Bryan & Cody – “Brody’s on the Canal”

  26. Customized EmploymentMatt’s Delivery Service

  27. Contact Me Pat Rogan – IUPUI 317/274-6862 progan@iupui.edu Thank You! 

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