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This innovative program provides high school students with disabilities with the opportunity to gain real-world work experience through internships with local businesses. Its focus is on preparing them for competitive employment after graduation.
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What does PTP stand for?
Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
ACE stands for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
This federal act (law) mandates that schools provide transition services to improve academic and functional achievement and facilitate movement from school to postsecondary education, employment, and independent living.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
In Wisconsin, a student's IEP must include a Postsecondary Transition Plan starting no later than the first IEP, effective when the student turns this age.
(What age?)
14
According to Wisconsin Statute 115.787(2)(g), transition planning must begin no later than the first IEP in effect when the student turns 14, and it should be updated annually thereafter.
This structured, hands-on learning environment helps students with disabilities develop job skills and explore career options in a simulated work setting, often as part of a school’s transition program.
PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) Lab
This plan is developed for children under age three who are eligible for early intervention services, focusing on family-centered goals, and outlines the services and supports needed to meet the child’s developmental needs.
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
This challenge affects students by limiting access to resources such as food, shelter, and technology, hindering academic progress.
Poverty (low income)
What is the age of majority notification?
This notice tells students and families that the student will get their own educational rights at age 18.
These types of assessments gather information about a student’s interests, strengths, and needs to guide postsecondary goals.
Transition Assessments
This type of center provides individuals with disabilities and older adults with access to information, resources, and support to help them live independently. It often offers services such as long-term care options and assistance with navigating public benefits.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
This type of paid employment occurs in an integrated community setting where individuals with disabilities work alongside people without disabilities.
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
What are the two components of Hexagonal Thinking?
#1 Creating the Ideas
#2 Understanding/Explaining Connections of Ideas
Under this law, students with disabilities have the right to accommodations in college, but not modifications or specialized instruction.
Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
These are the three required types of postsecondary goals that must be included in a transition plan under IDEA. (must get all 3)
Education, Employment, and Independent living
Founded in 1973, this La Crosse center is known for using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices to support individuals with complex needs.
Chileda
This comprehensive process, mandated by IDEA, includes planning for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living and identifying specific goals, services, and timelines, often beginning no later than age 16.
Name the comprehensive process.
Transition Planning
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Family engagement is regarded as a best practice in education. Decades of research have shown that parent involvement is a powerful influence on children’s educational success. More specifically, when families are involved in their child’s education, data indicate:
(Name 2 of 4)
This landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to government programs and services.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This type of employment support pairs a student or young adult with an on-site staff member who fades assistance as skills increase.
job coaching or supported employment
What does WSPEI stand for? (exact name)
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
This term refers to a coordinated set of activities that is results-oriented and based on the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s strengths, preferences, and interests. It includes instruction, related services, community experiences, and the development of employment and adult living objectives.
Transition Services
(Technical and complete understanding of transition services language from IDEA)
Engage Every Family - Five Simple Principles
(Name 4 of 5)
1. A culture that engages every family
2. Communicate effectively and Develop Relationships
3. Build family efficacy
4. Engage family in decision making
5. Engage the greater community
When parents disagree with the school's evaluation of their child, IDEA allows families to obtain an independent review at no cost, enabling an independent expert to assess their child’s needs.
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Name all 5 types of abuse
Sexual, Emotional, Neglect, Physical, Spiritual