What do you see as the area of biggest need in collaborating with DC schools to help students successfully transition to adult life? by Michael Stoehr

2024-08-21 13:57:32 UTC

We see a need for a centralized transition navigation hub for each DC agency that provides a clear, accurate description of program eligibility, documentation requirements, and services provided by these DC public programs. This would address families duplicating documentation for each agency and also prepare them in an efficient and streamlined way.

2024-08-21 13:59:03 UTC

Schools need a dedicated transition coordinator, or at least someone knows what programs are out there! Parents should not have to be their own child's transition coordinator and should know more than I do. If you're not informed, your child is out of luck. Make transition services for special ed students as important as offering 40-something AP classes.

2024-08-21 13:59:14 UTC

biggest need could be active assessment of student's abilities & needs - positioning leadership, staff, faculty to implement individualized post-secondary education transition. lastly - having available resources to fulfill transitions (colleges; vocational training, etc.

2024-08-21 14:00:02 UTC

Incorporating health care transition planning in school IEP transition plans.

2024-08-21 14:00:02 UTC

OSSE: Building capacity within all LEAs to improve outcomes in Secondary Transition, increasing work-based learning opportunities for transition age students with disabilities, exiting Specific Conditions under the US Department of Education in order for OSSE to leverage more hands-on solutions in the District in partnership with LEAs

2024-08-21 14:00:08 UTC

DC Special Education Cooperative

I think the biggest need in Collaborating with DC Schools is to help school leaders truly understand what transition is, the true purpose and intent, and how they can intentionally incorporate transition planning in the student's schedule, curriculum, and planning. Transition cannot be an afterthought. It truly drives the IEP. It is planning that begins with the end

in mind.

2024-08-21 14:00:24 UTC

Life skills classes need to be woven into schools. Assistance post graduation with securing jobs and signing families up for services they qualify for. Ask the families what they need and how you can assist them. Assign a POC to each school to ensure resources are readily available to families.

2024-08-21 14:00:45 UTC

RSA: A stronger connection between RSA, DOES, NP, PCS and DCPS. A shared data system between agencies.

2024-08-24 04:51:57 UTC

Diverse outside community connections. Everyone needs to be involved while being vetted. This includes local businesses, and Human Services organizations. The need is great in all aspects of transition.