pat rogan indiana university school of education, iupui [email protected] september 13, 2012
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Innovative Practices in School to Adult Life
Transition
Pat RoganIndiana University
School of Education, [email protected]
September 13, 2012
A Vision of a Desirable FutureCurrent Status & OutcomesPromising PracticesNational Study of Transition Services
Recommendations
AGENDA
Self-determination & Advocacy Typical Living Options Integrated Employment Lifelong Learning Satisfying Relationships Community Membership
What is YOUR Vision of a Desirable Future?
VISION & VALUES
O’Brien’s 5 AccomplishmentsCommunity PresenceCommunity ParticipationChoiceCompetenceRespect
SHIFTS HAPPEN!
TRADITIONAL Focus on deficits
Group orientation; fit to program
Professional control
Service segmentation
BEST PRACTICE Capacity search Integration; individualization Self determination; natural supports Holistic, seamless
Post-school Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities
High drop out ratesIncreasing placement in segregated facilities
Low rates of post-secondary ed.
Living at home Social isolation
Percent of youth aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet post-secondary goals.
Issue is QUALITY of plans.
State Annual Performance ReportIDEIA Indicator 13
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL POST-SCHOOL
Promising Practices:LONGITUDINAL PREPARATION
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, etc. Increase independence (self-care skills, etc.) Build student choice and voice Continue to involve & empower parents Develop a transition plan to middle school
ELEMENTARY 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
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Inclusive education Career exploration in inclusive settings Age-appropriate work experiences Extracurricular activities Self-determination & advocacy Student led Transition IEP meetings Exploration of/linkages with adult services
HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12
Promising Practices:STUDENT-CENTERED PLANNING
“Discovery”: Who is this person?
Profile: Compile information Planning Meeting:
◦PATH◦Personal Futures Planning◦MAPS, etc.
Portfolio: For Employer Contact
Start with the END in Mind:PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING
Revise Goals and
plans
Tell people what you
want
Know Yourself
Use the Self-determined Learning Model of Instruction
Take Action
Make Goals
My VoiceMy
Voice
Example
Rationale for “Off-Campus” (Non-School) Transition Services for Youth Ages 18-21
Peers without disabilities exit high school at 18.
By age 18, schools lose their relevance.
Poor transition outcomes: Students & parents need to be better prepared.
Model Transition Programs in Ohio
Project SEARCH (http://projectsearch.us/
OSU’s TOPS Program (Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings)- www.thinkcollege.net/
And http://nisonger.osu.edu/specialed-transition
Develop Daily Routines
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 Respite Care Adult Continuing Education Adult Service Employment Providers
PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF SUPPORT (PASS)
SSA Work Incentive to encourage SSI recipients to work
Youth and adults are eligibleExcludes resources &/or income from being counted by SSA.
Resources are “set aside” to fund vocational goal
PASS Can Fund: Equipment Services such as job development, job coaching, personal care, transportation
School Vehicle Other work-related supports
Factors That Promote Good Outcomes
1. Positive Attitudes & a Sense of URGENCY
2. Person-centered Planning3. Community-based Work Experiences4. Longitudinal Preparation5. Family Education & Support 6. Staff Expertise
7. Access to Quality Adult Services8. Long-term Funding9. Self-determination/Advocacy10. Reliable/Affordable
Transportation11. Business Partnerships12. Attention to Health & Wellness
Factors That Promote Good Outcomes (cont.)
YOUR TURN!
Promising Practices in place in your area?
Questions?Concerns?
Contact Me:
Pat Rogan – Indiana University, IUPUI
Thank You!