Atlanta Public Schools Department of Special Education

Transition Program

Commonly Used Acronyms for Transition IEP – Individualized Education Program CTI – Career Technical Instruction CBVI – Community Based Vocational Instruction CBI – Community Based Instruction CTAE – Career Technical and Agricultural Education GVRA – Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency VR – Vocational Rehabilitation

State Rule Transition Service Plan(as part of the IEP) will be completed beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the student enters the ninth

grade or sixteen years old or younger if determined to be

appropriate by IEP Team. This must be updated annually.

State and Federal Law • • • Transition Services: Coordinated set of activities Results oriented process Appropriate measurable post-secondary outcome goals based on age appropriate assessments.

Assessments • • • • •  Gacollege411/GCIS/CareerCruising Formal Informal Checklists Previous Information Start with all “Bridge Bill” information

State and Federal Law • • These post secondary goals should be in the areas of: training/education; employment; and independent living, as appropriate There should be measurable IEP Transition goals, activities and services which will lead to attainment of post secondary goals in training and education, employment, related services, community experiences, post school and daily living if appropriate.

IDEA 2004 • • Student must attend or system must take steps to ensure student’s preferences and interests are considered when developing the transition plan.

Parent should receive notice the student is invited and that this is a transition plan meeting. Also must be informed of any other agencies that are invited.

Roles of the CTIs • • • • • Support students in CTAE Pathways Establish CBVI sites Work closely with partners to establish career and education opportunities for our students Develop activities that build relationships within the school community Play an important role in transition planning for students in the CTI program

COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION (CBVI)

Community–based vocational instruction is a program which partners school systems with local businesses to provide students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience vocational instruction in natural environments. Unlike other forms of community-based instruction, community-based vocational instructional programs are designed primarily for students with intellectual disabilities. It is these students who have not benefited from traditional vocational training programs, such as work study, work-out and apprenticeships. As a part of CBVI, students acquire training in a variety of skills as part of their career and vocational development. This is not an employment program. Students who participate in CBVI programs are considered to be in a classroom vocational program, and therefore are not considered employees of a business. These students are working on IEP goals and frequently rotate job titles (Appendix B).

CBVI Activities

College Tour

Industry Tour Mayfield Farms

KIA Motors Industry Tour

Kia Motors Industry Tour

Marta travel training activity

CTAE/CTI Working Together

Fall Leadership Conference

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Self-advocacy skills

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Career exploration skills

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Work-shop participation

CTI Fall Leadership Conference

CTI State Officer

CTI College Graduate-Atlanta Technical College

Spring State Leadership Conference

Bridges Program

Develops Relationships with Employers –Provide employment for our students through these relationships.

Bridges Marriott “School to Work” Program   3 Employer Representatives Provide Career Readiness Skills  Prepare students for job interviews  Work /closely with the CTIs to determine needs of students

Bridges Marriott Activities

Bridges Marriott Activity

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Voc. Rehab.) • • •

Dedicated Counselor for APS High Schools-Collaborative Agreement Funding Source Partnership with CTIs to establish needs of students requiring services

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Additional Activities/Opportunities Warm Springs Bobby Dodd KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth Georgia Tech Program Training Facility Tours for Day Habilitation Sites Parent to Parent Workshops Benefits Navigator Workshops for Parents COMP/NOW Waiver Benefits-Parent Mentors School-Based Vocational Opportunities North-Atlanta School Store Maynard Jackson –Print Shop Douglass High – Fluff and Fold

Resources

Georgia Department of Education Atlanta Public Schools CTI Coordinators