Transition-Related Education Programming
2.1 Maintain focus on embedding job readiness skills into daily instruction
Continue to integrate work-related skills into daily instruction and educational programs in the classroom and community. As appropriate, increase the level of complexity. Relevant skills include:
- Following a schedule
- Attention to task
- Time management
- Working effectively in groups
- Following directions
2.2 Develop career readiness and transition services
Ensure student participation in a range of general education, college, and career exploration curricula and programs. Provide information or referrals to relevant state agencies, such as vocational rehabilitation services. Connect the student to vocational rehabilitation or blind and low vision services to ensure they have access to pre-employment transition services (some resources at this site require that you register for a free account).
Resources
2.3 Generate opportunities for work experiences
Provide the student with multiple school and community job-sampling opportunities aligned with his or her interests and strengths.
Resources
Start Now to Chart Your Youth’s Career Path after Graduation
Building a Resume: Tips for Youth with Disabilities
Individual Volunteer Placement Training Plan
Individual Work-Related Training Plan
Activities
Comparing Places of Employment: Community Scavenger Hunt
2.4 Strengthen self-determination
Provide ongoing opportunities for the student to self-advocate and increase his or her use of supported decision-making.
2.5 Build social networks
Provide opportunities to build and maintain age-appropriate social networks that include peers with and without disabilities in home, school, community, and work settings.
2.6 Develop opportunities for community involvement
Involve the student in community experiences that can cross over to adult life after graduation (e.g., recreation, health, commerce, leisure).