Eligibility/Referrals
If someone is eligible for TAP, are they eligible for VR?
Yes
Students have to be VR in order to be TAP
What is TAP?
Transition Alliance Program
Designed to provide transition services to HS students
What are 2 of the 5 categories of services we can provide?
JEC (Job Exploration Counseling)
SAI (Self-Advocacy Instruction)
COO (Counseling on Opportunities)
WPR (Workplace Readiness)
WBL (Work Based Learning)
T/F: TAP can work with IEP students but not 504s.
False
How often do we do reviews with students/families?
Annually (or sooner if needed)
Who is a PE (potentially eligible) student?
A student with a 504, IEP or health plan. They MUST have a documented disability to participate.
When should TAP first be introduced to a student?
8th grade transition meetings or ASAP
In order to work with TAP, what document NEEDS to be completed first?
Pre-ETS Agreement
T/F: Without an open VR file, TAP can continue services after graduation.
False
How does a PE (potentially eligible) differ from an open file?
PE student services end at graduation. TAP is no longer involved after.
Who should make referrals to TAP?
Counselors, Nurse, IEP Teachers, parents, AEA, Admin
How many TAPs are there in the state?
17 (very selective)
How does TAP assist students to explore careers?
Assessments
Guest speakers
Tours
Job Shadows
STW
Summer Camp
Name 3 ways TAP assists with transition related to the IEP
Assessments
Careers-research, resumes, applications, interviews
Skip the Trip/permit
Independent Living
Secondary Education
Strengths/Interests/Preferences
When should families apply for waiver services?
ASAP/9th grade
What is some supporting documentation required to make a student eligible for services?
Medical Records
Psychological Evaluation
IEP
At what age do TAP services begin and end?
Begin: 9th grade
End: 25 years old
How many students does TAP serve?
151
How many students did TAP assist with work placement last year (by level)?
Level 1: 10
Level 2: 20
Level 3: supported employment outside of TAP
Name at least 2 services that are provided under the waiver.
Job coaching
SCL (supported community living)
Group home
Day hab
How is TAP different from iJAG?
TAP: Students with disabilities only, individualized, in the school building
iJAG: At-risk students
TAP is a partnership between which 2 entities?
School and Voc Rehab (IVRS)
What is the difference between Instructional Coach and Job Coach?
Instructional Coach: trained staff that can provide limited job training until natural supports are in place while in HS.
Job Coach: coaching services paid by the WAIVER through an outside agency in the community after HS.
How many business partners does TAP work with?
130
T/F: TAP should be invited to ALL 504 and IEP meetings.
TRUE
This is mandatory and in the school/VR (TAP) contract.