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The Road Ahead for Students with IEPs An Introduction To Transition Services From Middle School to High School and Beyond Diane Flood Margie Parrott Middle School Liaison Instructional Specialist Transition Services Unit Office Of Special

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The Road Ahead for Students with IEPs

An Introduction To Transition Services From Middle School to High School and Beyond

Diane Flood Margie Parrott Middle School Liaison Instructional Specialist Transition Services Unit Office Of Special Education

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Planning for the Future

  • Who are the key players?
  • What are Transition Services
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Diplomas and Certificates of Completion
  • Post-Secondary Options
  • Adult Services and Supports
  • Resources

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Key Players

Student Case Manager Content Teachers Adult Service Providers Career Coordinator (HS) Transition Support Teacher Family

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Transition Services

Transition Services begin at age 14 and assist students with disabilities in making an effective transition from school to:

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  • Postsecondary Education
  • Vocational Training
  • Integrated Employment
  • Continuing & Adult Education
  • Adult Services
  • Independent Living
  • Community Participation

Transition Services

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A Transition support teacher (TST) helps to facilitate the transition from school to the “real world.” We like to look at the “Big Picture.” Where do parents see their son or daughter in 5 years? In 10 years? In 20 years?

Looking Ahead

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Social Skills Training Assessing Interests and Abilities Self Advocacy Instruction Independent Living Instruction Vocational Instruction and Job Coaching

Linking the Student to Community and Adult Service Agencies

Depending on the individual student’s transition

  • utcomes, here

are a few of the services that a student may receive in high school:

Figuring out the Right Pathway

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Promoting Independence

  • Requesting Accommodations
  • Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination
  • Setting Goals
  • Understanding the IEP and attending IEP meetings
  • Accessing your Community
  • Doing meaningful Student Service Learning Activities

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What Does it Take to Graduate?

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Diplomas and Certificates

Students work towards either a:

  • Maryland High School Diploma or
  • Maryland High School Certificate of Program

Completion

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MCPS Diploma Requirements

Students earn a high school diploma based upon successful fulfillment of four requirements:

Enrollment (4 years beyond 8th grade) Course Credit (22 credits) High School Assessments and/or PARCC A minimum of 75 Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)

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MCPS groups careers into 11 different Career and Technology Education (CTE) clusters and other career related

  • pportunities to help direct you toward

focused programs of study with high school plans. The plans will help you to choose courses that align with your future goals. Most include opportunities to earn college credit and industry certification.

Career and Technology Education

montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ career-readiness/

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Certificate Of Program Completion Requirements

Student has been enrolled in an education program for at least 4 years beyond Grade 8 and developed appropriate skills to enter the world of work, act responsibly as a citizen, and enjoy a fulfilling life (as determined by the IEP team) OR Student has been enrolled in an educational program for 4 years beyond 8th grade or its age equivalency, and has reached age 21

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How is the Diploma or Certificate Decision Made?

The IEP team considers:

  • Realistic Exit Outcomes
  • Maryland State Competency Tests and High School

Assessments

  • Credit-Bearing Courses

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When is the decision made to work towards a Certificate

  • f Program Completion?

The decision is made at the beginning of the student’s last year in high school, unless the student is participating in alternative assessments.

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Programming for a student working towards a Certificate of Program Completion

Program is based on: Alternative Learning Outcomes Educational Progress Assessment Information IEP Goals and Objectives Career Plans

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Post-Graduation Options

Certificate

  • f Program

Completion

Work or Volunteer Opportunities Workforce Development and Continuing Education Classes Technical or Trade Schools GED classes Community College Adult Education Classes

Students who earn a certificate complete an approved high school program of studies

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Frequently Asked Questions about Certificates of Program Completion

  • Can students take credit-bearing courses? Yes
  • Are students required to complete SSL hours?

IEP team decision

  • Can a student exit prior to age 21? Yes, but it is

not recommended because funding for Adult Services typically doesn’t begin until age 21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Certificates of Program Completion

  • Can students earn a HS diploma after exiting MCPS? Yes, if they

enroll in a GED program pass the GED tests

  • Can students who receive a certificate prior to age 21 re-enroll?

Yes

  • Will employers hire students who have earned a certificate rather

than a diploma? Yes. Employers want reliable workers who have positive work skills.

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Eligibility vs. Entitlement

  • Entitlement

A student with an IEP has the right, by law, to receive special education services through public school through the age of 21 or upon exiting with a High School Diploma.

  • Eligibility

A student must qualify for services by meeting specific eligibility requirements.

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Disability Support Services (DSS)

  • Provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with

documented disabilities

  • Provide students with counselors to determine appropriate

accommodations and arrange support services

  • Stresses the development of self-advocacy and self-determination

skills

  • Maintains and protects the confidentiality of student

records as required by law

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Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

  • Graduate Transition Program
  • cms.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/ce/gtp.html
  • Challenge Program
  • Montgomerycollege.edu
  • George Mason L.I.F.E. Program
  • masonlife.gmu.edu

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Linkages to Adult Services

  • As your child gets older, the Transition Support

Teacher will assist in linking your son or daughter to adult service agencies. These may include:

  • The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
  • The Developmental Disability Administration (DDA)
  • Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

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Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

DORS provides short term vocational services that help individuals with disabilities prepare for the future

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DORS services may include

  • Vocational guidance & assessment
  • Job training
  • College or technical training
  • Job search, placement and job-keeping services
  • Supported employment
  • Rehabilitation technology
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

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The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

Assists students with developmental disabilities in exiting from the school system and transitioning into adult services for ongoing supports See Transitioning Youth – Developmental Disabilities Brochure

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DDA Services can include:

Behavioral Support Services Community Support Living Arrangements (CSLA) Day Services Family Support Services Individual Support Services

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DDA Services can include:

Low Intensity Support Services Medical Day Care Respite Care Services Supported Employment Services Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshops

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Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

  • BHA is part of the Behavioral Health and Disabilities portion of

the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH)

  • BHA is responsible for the delivery of public mental health

services that are provided and funded through a fee-for- services system.

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Examples of Services provided by BHA

  • Psychiatric Inpatient Care and Rehabilitation Services
  • Psychiatric Day Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
  • Residential Treatment
  • Respite services
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic services
  • Case Management services
  • Supported Employment and Vocational services

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What can Parents do now to assist in Transition Planning?

  • Attend your child’s IEP meetings
  • Work together with teachers and staff to promote

independence in your child

  • Help them advocate for their needs and accommodations
  • Organize important documents
  • Familiarize yourself with your community
  • Attend MCPS Next Steps Workshops

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Resources

  • Presentation Slides
  • Transition Services Brochure
  • Frequently Asked Questions Booklet
  • DORS Pre-ETS Fact Sheet

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Resources

  • Transitioning Youth Handout
  • Off-Site Program Brochure
  • Programs for Students with IEPs Handout
  • Contacts for Presenters

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