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Transition Checklist
The following checklist is meant as a guide to smooth the transition from special
education to adult life. This list of recommendations will assist you and your child in
exploring transition issues. It may seem like a lot to do, but remember that schools,
adult agencies and advocacy groups are available to help you. It is important to
involve your child in the following activities.
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Elementary School Level Activity
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Contact |
- Participate in parent advisory council, teacher association or advocacy group.
| School, Family Support Group |
- Foster positive self-esteem and self image by emphasizing good grooming and physical fitness.
| Family, Teachers |
- Assign household & classroom chores.
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Family, Teachers |
- Encourage gradual independence. Involve your child in after school activities.
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Family, Teachers, Community Recreation Programs |
- Obtain social security number, check SSI/SSDI eligibility.
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Local Social Security Office |
- Create opportunities for your child to learn about work, what workers do, and what your child may like to do.
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Family, Teachers |
- Inquire about eligibility for services from DBDS.
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Family, Teachers |
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Middle School Level Activity
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Contact |
- Set allowance for completing chores & encourage your child to manage that money.
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Family, Teachers |
- Identify vocational interests & abilities through exploration in school.
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Teachers |
- Begin travel training in the community.
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Teachers, Family Mobility Instructor |
- Include vocational & transitional goals in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
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Family, Teachers |
- Make sure schools are providing opportunities for career exploration & awareness activities.
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Family, Teachers |
- Develop appropriate work behaviors.
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Family, Teachers, Local Job Training |
- Investigate summer youth employment programs.
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Teachers |
- Participate in extra curricular and/or community based leisure and recreational activites.
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Family, Teachers, Human Service Agencies |
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High School Level Activity
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Contact |
- Be informed about SSI/SSDI, guardianship, estate planning, etc.
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Teachers, Human Service Agencies, Attorney, Transition Council |
- Continue travel training, community awareness, & other work related skills.
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Family, Teachers, Mobility Instructor |
- Emphasize functional abilities related to adult needs.
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Teachers |
- Begin vocational skills training in community settings at least two days a week.
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Family, Teachers |
- Address work behaviors at school & on the job.
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Teachers |
- Keep track of work history with references& list of skills.
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Teachers |
- Find out what family support services are available.
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Teachers, Human Service Agencies, Attorney, Transition Council |
- Make sure transition-related assessments are up to date (vocational, medical, psychological).
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Special Education Director, Teachers, Family |
- Familiarize yourself with adult services.
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Teachers, Human Service Agencies, Transition Council |
- Inquire about eligibility for services& placement options with state agencies, i.e.: DBDS, Voc. Rehab., etc. Submit applications at least two years before exiting school system.
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Special Education Director, Teachers, Family |
- Explore independent living options (staffed apartments, group home, etc.)
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Teacher, Human Service Agencies, Transition Council |
- Consider continuing education options.
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Teacher, Human Service Agencies |
- Learn how to apply for a job & practice interview skills.
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Family, Teachers |
- Encourage actual job placement & paid employment.
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Family, Teachers, Human Service Agencies, Transition Council |
- Explore/visit adult day programs (day habilitation, day/work activity, supported employment).
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Teacher, Human Service Agencies, Transition Council |
- Plan for transportation services to adult work site.
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Family, PET, Human Service Agencies, Guidance Counselor, Advocate, Special Education Director |
- Actively participate in transition planning meetings.
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Family, Teachers, Human Service
Agencies |
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