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WVDE: Office of Institutional Education Programs March 25, 2014. The 56 th district. 21 schools (+20 adult institutions) 10 th largest district in WV 9 Juvenile Centers (Short Term) Guests of WV DHHR, WV DJS and WV DOC Average length of stay: 1 day – 18 months
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WVDE: Office of Institutional Education ProgramsMarch 25, 2014
The 56th district • 21 schools (+20 adult institutions) • 10th largest district in WV • 9 Juvenile Centers (Short Term) • Guests of WV DHHR, WV DJS and WV DOC • Average length of stay: 1 day – 18 months • CTE: Building Construction, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, ABE/GED, Culinary Arts
The 56th district During the 2012-2013 school year: • 40 students earned a high school diploma • 160 students earned a GED • 31 students completed a CTE program
Schools & Counties • Pressley Ridge @ White Oak Wood • Academy Programs Marion • Board of Child Care Berkeley • Burlington Center Mineral • Rubenstein Center Tucker • Elkins Mt. School Randolph • WV Children’s Home Randolph • Barboursville School Cabell • Beckley Center Raleigh • Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens Cabell • Anthony Correctional Center Greenbrier • Davis-Stuart School Greenbrier
Many of our students… • Are being treated for mental health disability • Have school attendance/behavior problems • Need work related guidance • Have an exceptionality (transition age IEP) • Plan to pursue secondary education/training • Lack a support system/family to assist • Have poor self-esteem regarding educational ability • Need a caring adult to guide them
Hancock Brooke Marshall Monongalia Wetzel Morgan Marion Preston Tyler Berkeley Mineral Pleasants Taylor Harrison Hampshire Jefferson Doddridge Ritchie Wood Barbour Tucker Grant Wirt Lewis Hardy Gilmer Jackson Calhoun Mason Roane Braxton Pendleton Putnam Clay Webster Cabell Kanawha Pocahontas Nicholas Wayne Lincoln Boone Fayette Greenbrier Logan Raleigh Mingo Summers Wyoming Monroe McDowell Mercer WVDE: OIEP Transition Specialist Coverage Melanie Hummel - PT Ohio Shelia Elliott PT VACANT Tonya Johnson Upshur Randolph VACANT VACANCY PT Eric Sandstrom Penny StrotherPT Rachel Stewart PT Brenda Elmore VACANCYPT
Where does transition take place? • Transition starts on the first day of enrollment • Interview student • Complete parent survey • Review discipline history • Review home school calendar and grading terms • Review graduation requirements
During placement • Meet with student to discuss needs and progress • Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings/IEP Meetings • Coordinate SAT meetings with public schools (when necessary) • Link and refer student to community resources (AA/NA, shelters, food banks, Job Corp, HRDF, DRS, Workforce WV) • Assist with: • Community service hours • Resume’ • Job applications • ACT test registration/transportation • Assist with college application/tours/registration • Assist with the FAFSA
Transition upon exit • Maintain transition spreadsheet • Develop educational aftercare plan • Support students with the transition into home/foster care/Independent Living/school
Questions? Kelly Mordecki –School Counselor kmordecki@access.k12.wv.us (304)-250-6570 Tonya Johnson-Transition Specialist twjohnson@access.k12.wv.us (304) 369-2987 (304) 766-3502