Helping a student with disabilities prepare for life after high school requires thoughtful organization and planning. This presentation describes three ways to support this important time of life:
- High School and Beyond Plan
- IEP Transition Plan
- Agency Support
Here are resources referenced in the video:
- OSPI Model Forms: Scroll down to find and open the IEP Form with Secondary Transition
- OSPI Graduation Requirements, including links to download the High School and Beyond Plan in various languages
- DDA: Developmental Disabilities Administration
- DVR: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- TVR: Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation, for Native Americans with disabilities
- DSB: Department of Services for the Blind, for people with blindness or low vision
- WAC 392-172A-03090, including description of Age of Majority rights that transfer to the student at age 18
- PAVE article about Supported Decision Making
- OSPI: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has a family liaison for special education
- OEO: The Office of the Educational Ombuds provides online resources and 1:1 support
- OCR: The Office for Civil Rights can help with questions about equity and access
- ESD: Nine Education Service Districts; each has a behavioral health navigator, and some are licensed to provide behavioral health services
- Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
- PAVE School to Adulthood Toolkit