Transition: What You Need To Know

Transition: What You Need to Know with Karen Wang Transition planning is a process to assist students with an Individualized Education Program move from school to post-school activities. This video includes information on • Understand the legal requirements of IEPs regarding transition planning and why it’s important • Understand the different parts of your student's transition plan • Learn about options for life after school • Access community resources for adult living Follow up questions can be directed to us at [email protected] 0:00 Welcome, Overview 1:29 What is transition planning 4:41 Educational Development Plan (EDP) 7:17 Action Items: before age 14 10:53 The Transition Planning Process 13:14 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): The Law 14:26 Action Item: Self-Advocacy 19:07 Transition Assessments 22:20 Action Items: at age 16 25:37 The Transition Planning Process 26:28 Postsecondary Goals 28:50 Postsecondary Goal Examples 30:34 What is Independent Living? 33:00 Action Item: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services 36:01Course of Study 39:52 Action Item: Dignity of Risk 42:08 Transition Services 44:54 Transition Services Examples 47:35 Age of Majority 48:42 Student Rights at Age 18 49:53 Student Responsibilities at Age 18 52:23 Action Item: Manage the Paper Trail 56:15 Coordination of Adult Services 57:29 Alternatives to Guardianship 1:00:00 What is SSI? 1:02:00 Action Item: Applying for SSI 1:04:00 Do's and Don’ts of SSI 1:08:00 Frequently Asked Questions about SSI 1:12:00 What is Medicaid? 1:15:00 Action Item: Make Sure Medicaid is Active! 1:16:00 What are Community Mental Health (CMH) Services? 1:18:00 Action Item: Applying for CMH Services 1:20:00 Additional Supports 1:25 :00Life After High School 1:29:00 Summary of Adult Services 1:33:00 Action Item: Develop Community Relationships 1:35:00 5 Year Goals…10 Year Goals…20 Year Goals 1:41:00 Resources, Connect with us!