The Group Presentation allows students to research a topic and teach the class.
Technology facilitating academic learning.
Transition
!What did you want to be
when you graduated from
High School?
! What did you do to prepare for
that?
! Who helped you?
These questions are vital
parts of transition for all
students.
Transition is a coordinated set of activities
for a student, designed within an outcome
oriented process, that promotes school to
post-school activities.
Definitions of Self Determination
Nirje (1972)
-- Self Determination is an inherentright
--It means there isa choice and that choice
deserves respect.
Field & Hoffman
-- Self Determination isthe abilityto define and
achieve goals based on a foundation of knowing
and valuing oneself
Self Determination
Students choose
goals based on
their interests,
skills and limits
Evaluate
progress and
effectiveness of
strategies
Attain Goal!
Develop a
plan using
their social
supports
and selfselfdirected
behavior
Idea: Transition Regulations
1. The Content of the IEP
" Beginning at the age 14
" Statement of the transition
service needs !
" Focus in the the child’s
course of study
" Beginning no later than age 16
" Statement of transition services
as a separate part of the IEP
2. Transition Services
Based on the individual student’s needs
taking into account their interests &
preferences.
Includes:
! Instruction
! Community experiences
! The development of employment and other
postpost-school adult living objectives
! And, if appropriate, acquisition of daily living
skills and functional vocational evaluation
3. Transfer
of Rights
Statement that
student has been
informed of
The rights that
transfer to him/her
upon their 18th
birthday.
4. Parent
notification
-Indicate its purpose
-Indicate that the student
will be invited
-Identify any other
agency that will be
invited
to send a representative
5. IN IEP MEETING WHERE
TRANSITION WILL BE DISCUSSED
These must include:
-The student
-A representative of any
other agency that is
likely to be responsible
for providing or paying
for transition services
6. Student
Participation
-The mandate to involve
students in the discussion of
their future goals and plans
reflects the values of selfselfdetermination, enablement,
and shared responsibility
-If the student does not
attend, take other steps
to ensure that the student’s
preferences and interest are
considered
Kim Howey
Chris Roecker
Justin Ryckaert
Becky Folkema