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Essex High School
2 Educational Dr. Essex Jct., VT 05452 | (802) 879-7121

TRANSITION

Successful Transitions

is a key element in which the EHS Employment Program takes great pride. To ensure that seniors make a successful transition to a job, the staff works closely with adult service agencies. This collaboration facilitates the necessary components that translate into independence. Below is a timeline for school teams and adult service providers follow:

THE TRANSITION TIME LINE

 HIGH SCHOOL                                  POST - SECONDARY

9th

10th

11th

12th

1

2

3

4

                    

SCHOOL TEAM
  • Meet with parents and students
          to explain transition process
  • MAPS to address the
          needs/desires of student and family
  • Develop and revise Transition Plan
          prior to age 16 to address Training,
          Education, Employment, and
          Independent Living Skills
  • Discuss guardianship* by age 17

                                                                  

                                              SCHOOL & ADULT/COMMUNITY SERVICES
          • Discuss "entitlement" vs. "eligibility"
          • Review/revise all areas of the Transition Plan annually
          • Explore funding sources, benefits, eligibility and services: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)*, Medicaid Waiver, VocRehab Vermont, Howard Center, supported employment services
          • IEP/Transition team comprised of student,  family, school and adult services personnel
          • Pursue employer-paid job before graduation and/or enroll in post-secondary education
          • Smooth transfer of employment/education services from school to adult services

                                 

                                     ADULT SERVICES
                • Address all areas of transition: Training, Post-Secondary Education, Employment, & Independent Living Skills
                • Incorporate Transition Plan into Individual Support Agreement (ISA) & Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)      
                • Evaluate services regularly
           

        adapted from "Transition: The 10 Year Plan"

        APSE

        Bryan Dague, Roy Van Dusen, & Wendy Burns

FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFO ON APPLYING FOR GUARDIANSHIP IN VERMONT

GO TO:

http://www.dad.state.vt.us/DSwebsite/guardianship/guard-adult-private.html

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) LAWS & GUIDELINES GO TO:

http://www.vocrehabvermont.org/html/resources_benefits.cfm

FOR TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCES GO TO:

Transition Planning Resources

 
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