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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 focusing on improving academic and functional achievement to facilitate movement from school to post-school activities, including 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 type of structured, hands-on learning environment is used to help 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 3 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 like food, shelter, and technology, which can hinder academic progress.
Poverty (low income)
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)
Under IDEA, if a participating outside agency fails to provide the transition services agreed upon in the IEP, it is the entity's (IEP position name) responsibility to reconvene the IEP team and identify alternative strategies.
Local Education Agency (LEA)
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)
What were the names of all 3 case studies?
- Practice PTP
- College ACCESS Center form
- Final PTP
- Tyler
- Sarah
- Rochelle
What are the two components of Hexagonal Thinking?
#1 Creating the Ideas
#2 Understanding/Explain Connections of Ideas
Students who have a disability but do not qualify for special education under IDEA may still be protected under this federal civil rights law.
Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
What is Self-Determination?
“A combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs that enable a person to engage in goal-directed, self-regulated, autonomous behavior. An understanding of one’s strengths and limitations, together with a belief of oneself as capable and effective, are essential to self-determination. When acting on the basis of these skills and attitudes, individuals have the greater ability to take control of their lives and assume the role of successful adults in our society.”
Self-determination is a theory that has been shown to increase postsecondary outcomes for people with disabilities, leading to higher levels of employment, education, and independent living.
What does WSPEI stand for?
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
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)
IRIS Module - Family engagement is regarded as a best practice in education. Decades of research has 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 1989 court case established that no child can be excluded from public education regardless of the severity of their disability or the accommodations required.
Timothy v. Rochester (1989), otherwise known as "Zero Reject"
Extra: a core tenet of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What does IDEA ensure for all children with disabilities for Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare for what 3 transitions (after graduation)?
Further education,
employment,
independent living
What are the three services that Chileda Shine offers?
1. BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS (ABA)
2. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
3. MUSIC THERAPY
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 this at no cost, allowing for an independent expert to assess their child’s needs.
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Name all 5 types of abuse
Sexual, Emotional, Neglect, Physical, Spiritual