Secondary Transition Training

October 13, 2021

2021 Virtual Secondary Transition Training

HANDOUTS & REC​ORDINGS

• This webinar is being recorded.​
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• Microphones have been muted.
• The PowerPoint and handouts are located at Transitionalaska.org
• The recording of today’s webinar will be available at Transitionalaska.org

Questions and Comments

• Throughout the training, please type ALL questions in the chat box or on the Parking Lot Jamboard
• We will answer questions in the chat, or at the end, as time permits.
• Q&A document will be posted with recordings at Transitionalaska.org

Alaska Interagency Transition Council (AITC)

Jim Kreatschman

jim.kreatschman@alaska.gov

Emily Dwyer emilyd@serrc.org

Jess Mangram jessicam@serrc.org

Mary Middleton

marym@stonesoupgroup.org

Kate Foster (SPED) kate.foster@alaska.gov

Felicia Swanson (CTE) felicia.swanson@alaska.gov

Irma Goodwine igoodwine@avcp.org

Sara Lizak SLizak@kawerak.org

Amanda Race amanda.race@tananachiefs.org

Ashley Crace ashley_crace@lksd.org

Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR)

Terry Manning

Manning_Terry@asdk12.org

What is secondary transition?

What is secondary transition?

• Plan with students, families, and outside organizations, for life after high school
• Develop long range planning and goal setting
• Focused on preparing for post secondary education/training, employment and community living
• Design the high school experience to ensure students develop the skills and connections they need to achieve their personal goals
• Coordinated set of activities
• Based on individual needs, interests, strengths, and preferences.

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IDEA, IEP and the Transition Plan

• Beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP Team, and updated annually, thereafter, the IEP must include—�
• (1) Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills; and
• (2) The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals

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State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)

• Alaska’s Measurable Goal:
• Alaska will increase the graduation rates of students with disabilities who attend the 42 schools identified as focus and priority schools in FFY 2013 under the Statewide System of Supports
• Activity to Achieve Goal:
• The AITC will coordinate transition activities across agencies and work together to support districts and schools to implement evidence-based practices to improve graduation rates and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.

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Defining Secondary Transition Plans

“…a school district’s primary objective and preferred outcome is to help the child become gainfully employed in an integrated workplace where individuals with disabilities work with and alongside of individuals without disabilities, or become enrolled in postsecondary education.”

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Regulations on Secondary Transition

Something to note for Course of Study: ALTERNATE COURSES

Generally, IEP teams should focus on access to the general education curriculum (see AS 14.30.276, and 34 CFR § 300.320(4)(ii). However, students who are not able to successfully complete general education classes, even with accommodations can earn a high school diploma.

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As stated in 4 AAC 06.078:

“[i]f the disability of a student precludes the taking of regular curricular offerings, a substitute course in the same subject area may be designed and provided as determined by the team that develops the individualized education program (IEP) set out in 4 AAC 52.140. A substitute course may be noted on the student transcript by a number code known only to the IEP team and the institution offering the course...”

Felicia Swanson

CTE

Vocational Education vs. �Career and Technical Education

· An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day ·

· An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day ·

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Perkins Participant [3(12-13)]

An individual who completes not less than one course in an approved (CTE) program or CTE program of study (CTEPS)

Any course, regardless of credit

Secondary Perkins Concentrator [3(12-13)]

1 Technical Credit

(minimum)

Any Combination of Technical Course Credit:

0.25

0.5

1cr

An individual who has completed at least two technical courses (at least one technical credit when totaled*) in a single state-approved (CTE) program or CTE program of study (CTEPS).

*or a single technical course that is ≥ one technical credit

CTEPS - CTE Program of Study

· An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day ·

Postsecondary Alignment

Specific

area of study

Any combination of credit:

0.25

0.5

1

Any combination of credit:

0.25

0.5

1

2 credits (minimum)

CTEPS

2 credit minimum

Recognized Postsecondary Credential

Pre-ETS & DVR

Jim Kreatschman

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2021 Virtual Secondary Transition Training

• DVR must set aside 15% of its budget to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with a disability ($1.5 M)

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• 14 to 21 and still in School
• Have an IEP or 504 Plan

OR

• A student who is potentially eligible for DVR services because of a physical, sensory, intellectual, mental health, or communication disability, not “identified” by the school district for special education or related services.

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ex. could be students who have difficulties learning, or difficulties with attention or they are challenged in an emotional or behavioral way. This could also include kids who have been through treatment, involved in foster care or juvenile justice.

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

• After School Activity

$1,500 stipend directly to teacher

• In-School Activity

$1,500 is paid directly to the school to enhance and expand transition services

Two ways DVR pays to facilitate these programs in your school.

Workplace Readiness Training based on “Skills to Pay the Bills”

7 modules that cover the Soft Skills that every employer is looking for:

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• Communication
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm and Attitude
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism

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Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) JOBZ Club, Bethel

S’Cool Store’s 5 modules introduce students to entrepreneurship and small business concepts!

Students, working together, have a chance to develop their very own small pop-up business.

S’Cool Store teaches the 21^st century skills employers are looking for:

• Critical thinking
• Financial literacy

• Communication
• Leadership

• Collaboration
• Social Skills

Italian Night, Galena

Pizza Express, Togiak

Grizzpresso, Kasigluk

Bridging the Gap Between Spec. Ed. and CTE

Pathways Proposal: Invitation and FAQ

Promoting career exploration through hands-on learning!

Prince of Wales Carpentry Boot Camp

UAS Explore

• After School Activity

$1,500 stipend directly to the

teacher

• In-School Activity

$1,500 is paid directly to the school to enhance and expand transition services

Two ways DVR pays to facilitate these programs in your school.

• 4-to-6-week program that combines 145 hr. paid work with 15 hr. paid instruction
• Over 200 student participants each summer
• $320,000.00 in student wages paid in 2021

2022 Summer Work Program Sites Available!

We also fund wages for High School Work Experience Programs during the school year!

Picture Your Future: Exploring Your Transition Goals

Covers the domains for secondary transition planning:

• Exploring Careers and Work

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• Training or Education after High School

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• Independent Living and Supports

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• Community and Recreation

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition/explore-transition.html

Jim Kreatschman

Youth Transition Coordinator

907-465-6931

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jim.kreatschman@alaska.gov

Transition Tools for Teachers Website

Google: TRANSITION AK

http://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition.htm

Take a breath. Now let it out slowly.

Regular ol’ DVR Services

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Pre-Employment Transition Services

(Pre-ETS)

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition-landing.html

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ATOP and TransitionAlaska.org

Jess Mangram

2020 Virtual Secondary Transition Training

Website: https://transitionalaska.org/

Transition Camp

• 3-5 day tailored camp
• Covers education/training, community, independent living, healthy lifestyles, and employment or career
• Informal transition data provided.
• No cost to the district.
• Different models available in response to COVID

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• E-mail Jess at ATOP@serrc.org or jessicam@serrc.org

Statewide Virtual Transition Camp

2021 Virtual Secondary Transition Training

https://transitionalaska.org/2021virtualatop/

Stone Soup Group

Mary Middelton

Now let’s chat about Credits and CEU’s

2020 Virtual Secondary Transition Training

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