Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study
State report - 2016
Region 12 - East Central
Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children
Kent State University Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment
Sample Characteristics
Region 12 Ohio
N = 1,133 N = 22,363
Gender
Male
Female
59.93%
38.04%
59.69%
36.73%
Ethnicity
African-American
White, Non-Hispanic
Other
6.00%
89.23%
2.38%
17.14%
73.60%
4.66%
1.32%
0.09%
0.53%
18.53%
2.91%
0.35%
7.24%
3.44%
60.02%
0.62%
0.62%
0.44%
3.11%
0.03%
1.06%
13.60%
3.51%
0.64%
10.90%
5.18%
53.66%
0.58%
0.67%
0.48%
18.34
18.35
Disability Type
Autism
Deaf/Hearing Impairment
Deaf-Blindness
Intellectual Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Orthopaedic Disabilities
Other Health Impaired
Serious Emotional Disturbance
Specific Learning Disability
Speech and Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
Projected Age of Graduation (Average)
School Information from EMIS
Region 12
Ohio
Proficiency Test Information (% Passing)
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Citizenship
Alternate Assessment
55.08%
60.11%
55.08%
49.69%
53.84%
7.33%
54.00%
61.14%
54.00%
50.34%
52.87%
9.59%
60.55%
24.45%
13.77%
63.04%
21.54%
13.92%
Participation in Special Education
Less than 21%
21% - 60%
61% or more/SPED Classes
Transition Services Received
Work Study
VOSE
Transition Specialist
Option IV/JTC
Special Needs CTE
17.65%
21.27%
11.12%
1.15%
4.32%
22.94%
22.07%
25.37%
2.30%
3.32%
Region 12
Career Assessment
Career and Technical Education
Assistive Technology
Ohio
34.69%
40.86%
2.03%
37.83%
39.62%
2.89%
43.16%
33.89%
31.24%
16.33%
12.89%
7.50%
3.80%
2.21%
39.70%
35.84%
32.25%
25.97%
9.25%
7.31%
8.34%
5.11%
Student Expected Postschool Outcomes
Work Full-Time (35 or more hours)
Work Part-Time (34 hours or less)
Attend 2 Year College
Attend 4 Year College
Attend a Technical School
Enlist in the Military
Receive Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Receive DD Services
Anticipated Field of Employment or Education
Hospitality and Tourism
Transportation Systems
Information Technologies
Construction Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
Marketing
Finance
Arts and Communication
Agriculture and Environmental Systems
Education and Training
Engineering and Science Technologies
Health Science
Human Services
Government and Public Administration
Law and Public Safety
Business and Administrative Services
Other
6.44%
7.06%
4.50%
10.68%
6.80%
1.59%
0.71%
4.06%
5.21%
6.62%
2.74%
9.71%
6.09%
0.62%
4.24%
2.38%
10.68%
6.38%
4.82%
4.33%
8.38%
4.78%
2.35%
0.59%
5.34%
3.64%
6.23%
3.27%
11.70%
6.59%
0.70%
4.57%
3.91%
9.54%
39.98%
28.16%
9.62%
5.65%
0.97%
0.35%
0.26%
7.86%
3.00%
45.17%
22.43%
9.34%
2.31%
0.63%
0.19%
0.43%
11.11%
2.85%
Expected Living Arrangements One Year After Graduation
Liging with Parents or Relative
Living on Own
Living with Friends
Liiving with Husband/Wife
Living wth Children
Living with Foster Family
Living in Group Home
Living on a College Campus
Other
Leisure and Community Participation Goals
Voting
Driver's License
Own a Car
Use Public Transportation
Playing Sports
Doing Hobbies
54.19%
67.26%
64.87%
7.68%
21.98%
54.28%
61.10%
69.78%
69.78%
15.51%
31.00%
59.42%
Going to Church or Religious Activities
Going to the Mall or Movies
Doing Outdoor Activities
Use a Computer
Other
26.74%
58.16%
67.70%
54.37%
8.30%
35.79%
66.12%
67.86%
64.65%
7.44%
How Student Plans to Pay for Needs after Graduation
Ohio
Region 12
Plan to
Competitive Work
Sheltered Work
Medicaid for Health Expenses
Family Member Help
Disability Benefits
Food Stamps
Job and Family Services
Aid in Paying Rent
Scholarships
Student Loans
62.31%
4.50%
11.21%
36.89%
8.03%
8.83%
8.30%
8.74%
16.06%
22.15%
Applied
Plan to
23.48%
1.77%
7.50%
8.74%
5.38%
3.53%
3.88%
1.85%
10.59%
6.09%
61.26%
4.89%
12.94%
41.40%
9.64%
7.70%
8.72%
8.32%
21.44%
28.68%
Applied
24.80%
2.62%
9.06%
10.77%
7.85%
3.82%
4.44%
2.03%
12.75%
9.37%
Student Ratings of IEP/Transition Planning and Services (average rating 1-4)
Region 12
Ohio
How Well Were the Following Postschool Goals Addressed in the IEP?
Employment Goals
PostSecondary Education Goals
Independent Living Goals
Leisure and Community Participation Goals
3.08
2.92
2.96
2.88
3.14
3.03
2.99
2.91
2.25
2.94
2.85
2.80
3.05
2.98
3.16
3.00
2.98
2.63
2.89
3.05
3.36
2.68
2.94
2.87
2.94
2.98
2.17
2.98
3.02
2.95
3.10
3.02
3.21
3.11
3.02
2.70
2.92
3.05
3.31
2.68
2.94
3.03
3.14
3.10
Services
Proficiency Testing
IEP/Transition Meetings
School Supervised Paid Work in the Community
School Supervised Volunteer Experience
In-School Job
Job Shadowing
Paid Work on Own
Classes at a Community College
Visits to Colleges
Preparing for College Entrance Exams
Help Applying to College
Coursework in High School
Career and Technical Education
Career Assessment
Extracurricular Activities
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DD Services
School Preparation for Further Study
Follow-up Findings 2005-2016
Region 12 Ohio
N = 539 N = 10,582
Student Post School Outcomes
Worked Full-Time (35 or more hours) for 90 days or more at or
above minimum wage (includes military service)
Worked Part-Time (20-34 hours) for 90 days or more at or above
minimum wage (includes military service)
Worked less than 20 hours per week on average for 90 days at or
above minumum wage (includes military service)
Worked in sheltered work or sub-minimum wage work for 90 days
or more
Attended 4-year college for at least one complete term
Attended 2-year college/technical school for at least one complete
term
Received other training (e.g. GED, WIA, Job Corps, Americorps)
Received Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Received DD Services
26.90%
30.60%
25.60%
22.96%
7.79%
7.84%
1.30%
2.62%
8.16%
14.21%
18.74%
20.50%
4.82%
3.90%
3.53%
5.16%
6.70%
6.36%
Actual Field of Employment or Education
Hospitality and Tourism (Food Service)
Transportation Systems (Auto Mechanics)
Information Technologies (Computers)
Construction Technologies (Construction/Custodial)
Manufacturing Technologies (Industry/Factory Work)
Marketing (Retail/Marketing/Sales)
Business and Administrative Services (Secretarial/Clerical)
Agriculture and Environmental Systems (Agricultural/Farming)
Finance
Education and Training (Child Care)
Engineering and Science Technologies
Health Science (Health Care)
Human Services (Cosmetology)
Arts and Communication
Government and Public Administration
Law and Public Safety
Other
8.35%
1.30%
0.37%
6.68%
5.57%
5.75%
3.15%
0.56%
0.37%
0.37%
2.04%
8.35%
1.11%
3.53%
0.74%
12.25%
2.17%
0.92%
4.46%
7.24%
3.81%
1.02%
3.35%
0.36%
1.65%
0.50%
2.42%
6.34%
1.12%
3.45%
0.53%
1.20%
Living Arrangements One Year After Graduation
Living with Parents or Relative
Living on Own/Dorm/Military
Living with Friends
Living with Husband or Wife
Living with Children
Living with Foster Family
Living in Group Home/On Residential Waiting List
Other
60.30%
9.46%
6.68%
1.67%
1.48%
0.19%
0.19%
4.82%
70.30%
9.36%
7.30%
1.21%
1.28%
0.20%
0.74%
5.97%
How did you find your job?
Parent Helped
Friend Helped
Agency Helped
Found on Own
Other
Region 12
Ohio
12.43%
11.87%
5.57%
22.45%
5.38%
11.62%
11.56%
8.00%
25.69%
8.77%
19.48%
18.74%
5.38%
8.53%
12.80%
10.88%
10.85%
2.11%
3.54%
7.66%
0.01%
27.46%
24.30%
3.34%
9.65%
10.39%
32.82%
30.09%
4.96%
9.11%
9.91%
57
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7
8
13
10
17
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411
907
203
214
306
179
280
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943
76
30
3
1
2
89
1,211
1,007
152
61
96
1,873
38
13
49
44
9
4
9
1
7
5
901
556
1,433
1,633
387
155
253
99
636
453
Satisfaction with Current Employment
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Opinion
No answer
Satisfaction with Current Living Arrangements
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Opinion
If you are not working - why?
Enrolled in postsecondary education
Cannot find job of interest
Cannot find any job at all
Need assistance finding a job and none available
Lack required skills
Transportation problems
Worried to lose benefits
Don't want to work
Other (adult services not in place, health, no motivation, laid off, pregnant/new
parent, volunteering)
If you did not go on to postsecondary education - why?
Changed plans
Not enough money
Needed help applying
Was not accepted
Did not have required courses
Other (decided to wait, dropped out, needs help, no attempt, wanted year off)
If you did go on to postsecondary education, what kinds of services do you receive?
Remedial classes
Note taking services
Tutoring
Extra time on tests
Taped books or lectures
Accommodations for visual impairment
Reduced schedule loads
Sign Language interpreters
Registered for disability services
Other (didn't register, writing center, smaller classes)