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2. Where We’ve Been…. Philosophical Shift
Internal Support
Collaboration
Reducing Barriers
Systems Change
3. Key Components Individualized, student-driven transition planning and services
Family support and participation
Individualized work experiences during school
4. Key Components Interagency braided resources
Paid employment experience and linkages to community service provider or postsecondary education
State and local system changes
5. Technical Assistance Features Youth Empowerment & Self-Determination
Work-based Experiences & Job Development
Family Supports
6. Technical Assistance Features
Connecting Activities/System Linkages
Social & Health Linkages
Benefits Management
7. Student Services Flow Chart
8. Expected Project Outcomes Approximately 400 students directly supported to achieve employment and seamless transition to post-school employment and/or postsecondary education.
9. Expected Project Outcomes Systemic changes in policy, procedures, and practices needed to sustain and expand the seamless transition process across systems.
10. Student Outcomes More self-determined
More informed
Services received from DORS counselors that are coordinated with student’s ITP
Linked to postsecondary education or community rehabilitation provider
11. Student Outcomes Paid employment
Linked to the developmental disabilities or mental health systems
Necessary assistive technology
Aware of Client Assistance Program resources
12. Additional Collaborative Outcomes Model implemented in up to eight school districts
Training and technical assistance
Families involved in students transition
Online training and resources delivered that feature practical application strategies
13. Additional Collaborative Outcomes Annual training events
Project evaluated, including impact on
Project findings and activities disseminated
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15. Questions/Concerns?