TRANSITION and EMPLOYABILITY PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

​ EMPLOYABILITY CLASS 2023

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   By the end of this class, students should be able to: Identify my disability as it relates to my goals
   1.Determine what transition and employability planning is and why it is important to their success.
   2.Self-Awareness - Formulate an awareness of self to include personal strengths, challenges and other relevant characteristics
   3.Use available resources to investigate one’s own disability
   I4.Identify, based on present levels, strengths and weaknesses
   5.Determine one’s own personality traits and identify how these affect learning and progress
   6.Become knowledgeable of laws and regulations that delineate the rights of individuals with disabilities
   7.Define success and how one’s own self affect one’s success
   8.Explore the personal identity using a variety of role models
   
   
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​Denise Cherry

Multiple Choice

True or False? In this lesson, I will be able to:

1. A. Determine one’s own disability, personality traits and identify how these affect learning and progress
   B. Become knowledgeable of laws and regulations that delineate the rights of individuals with disabilities
   C. Formulate an awareness of self to include personal strengths, challenges and other relevant characteristics so I can plan for the future

• A

• A AND B

• A, B AND C

​ What is Employability and Transition?

Transition planning is the process of laying out the steps that will help you transition from an adolescent to an independent adult. It's the time when you plan for what will happen after you leave high school and enter into life as a young adult. Whether you are preparing for post-secondary education (for example–education beyond high school such as college, vocational or trade school) or preparing for a job, transition planning is an ongoing process that requires you to be actively involved in decision-making while also involving your family, your school and community agencies.

This section on Education will provide you with information, discussions and guides to help you establish a transition plan, as well as present you with resource sites dedicated to helping you become the successful adult you have the potential to be.

Fill in the Blank

Employability and Transition planning is the process of laying out the steps that will help you transition from an adolescent to an independent _________.

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High school is just the start of the road toward a fulfilling life...what follows after are new challenges and new possibilities. The more you know about what to expect the better you'll thrive!

So, let's get started.

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL!

​INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM–IEP & 504'S

Individuals with disabilities may need specialized support in school settings. If this is the case, support needs are documented in one of two ways:

 

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

This is the way most students with disabilities receive support and accommodations. Individuals with an IEP are considered "special education students".

OR

504 Plan

This is a way for students to receive needed accommodations and support, even though they may not qualify for special education, but have a disability. Both an IEP and a 504 Plan tell your teacher what accommodations (or adjustments to your school environment) need to be made in order for you to do your schoolwork.
(Objective: Become knowledgeable of laws and regulations that delineate the rights of individuals with disabilities)

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE?

Both an IEP and a 504 Plan tell your teacher what accommodations (or adjustments to your school environment) need to be made in order for you to do your schoolwork.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Whether you have a 504 Plan or an IEP, your success after high school depends upon you knowing what your disability is, and what accommodations you need to be successful in college or in the workplace. You need to know what supports you need (and how to advocate for these needs) in order to be the best high school student, college student, or employee you can be!

If you aren't sure whether you have an IEP or a 504 Plan, you can always ask your CT. (Objective: Become knowledgeable of laws and regulations that delineate the rights of individuals with disabilities)

WHAT IS MY DISABILITY?

​Use your IEP or 504 to identify your disabilty

Open Ended

In order to be the best high school student, college student, or employee you can be what do you need to know and be able to do?

Poll

I understand that I have an IEP or 504 because I have a disability.

• I understand that I have a disability and that I am able to achieve at high levels.

• I do not know what my disability is or how it affects my learning.

• I know what my disability is but I feel that I need more help to achieve my goals

​(Objective: Become knowledgeable of laws and regulations that delineate the rights of individuals with disabilities)

Your IEP and 504 plan:

• keeps track of your academic, cognitive and functional performance

• notes the accommodations and assistive technology that you need to be successful in high school.

• records your academic, social, and transition goals

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Multiple Choice

Your IEP or 504 makes sure of all except:

• A. Keeps track of your academic, cognitive and functional performance

• B. Notes the accommodations and assistive technology that you need to be successful in high school.

• C. Records your academic, social, and transition goals.

• D. Ensures that ALL colleges or jobs that you apply to will accept your application.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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But first…what's the difference between a Certificate of Completion and a High School diploma?

In order to properly plan for what you will do after high school, it's important to understand the difference between a Certificate of Completion and a high school diploma, since achieving one or the other can affect your future opportunities.

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• A certificate of completion will show that you have completed at least four years of high school. The IEP team will decide what you need to do to get your certificate. In addition, each school district may have their own set of requirements for awarding a certificate of completion. Keep in mind that many colleges (NOT ALL) and SOME - NOT ALL employers require diplomas over certificates when considering enrollment in college or when hiring someone for a job.

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• A high school diploma states that the student successfully met all high school requirements. Since this document records what you studied and how you did, it gives colleges and employers a clearer sense of your experience and skills. YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS REGULARY AND DO ALL OF THE REQUIRED WORK.

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Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE?

Certificate of Completion and a High School diploma are the same things.

• Yes, a certificate and diploma shows that you completed 4 years so they are the same.

• No, they are different because a high school diploma means that you did the work that the state requires to earn a diploma.

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And Now…

Included in this lesson are a number of questions to help guide your thinking about your transitions into adulthood.

When you're done, you'll better understand what you need to do to get ready for life after high school, whether that means more education (including vocational school or college), special training, a job, or all three!

​ Person-Centered Planning Process

This process brings you and the people who are interested in your future together so you can develop an action plan based on what you would like to do – it takes into account your dreams and hopes and is the foundation for your IEP OR 504. The worksheet type questions involved (3 in all) will help you take a closer look at yourself and your options.

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​ Some disabilities are hidden
Explore the personal identity using a variety of role models

HIDDEN DISABILITIES
Selena Gomez. Lupus ; Type 1 Diabetes ; Emilia Clarke. Brain Aneurysm ; Chronic Lyme Disease. Millie Bobby Brown is deaf in one ear, which makes her talk louder.
Learning Disabilities:
Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom

Richard Branson, Jim Carrey, Cher, Anderson Cooper from CNN, Tom Cruise, Patrick Dempsey, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, Whoppi Goldberg, Harriet Tubman

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​​Do you have a celebrity role model? What makes them special to you?

​The following worksheet questions on this PowerPoint can be useful tools to have. Objective-
Determine one’s own personality traits and identify how these affect learning and progress; Formulate an awareness of self to include personal strengths, challenges and other relevant characteristics; .Define success and how one’s own self affect one’s success,Identify, based on present levels, strengths and weaknesses


Don't worry about not knowing an answer for every question – that's where your CT's and I can help.

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Open Ended

Your History:

What schools have you attended?

Open Ended

What activities do you participate in at school? Outside of school?

Open Ended

What special events have affected your life? How did this event change things for you?

Open Ended

Your Places:

Where do you like to spend your time-YOUR FAVORITE PLACES? Research shows that wherever you spend the most time is what you value. When you value something it becomes more important than many other things. So where fo yo

Open Ended

What do you like about these places?

Open Ended

Is there anything you'd change about these places? What would that be?

Open Ended

Your Support Group:
Which family members will participate in the transition programs you are or will be involved with now, and in your adult life?

Open Ended

Which friends or community members will play a part in your transition programs and your adult life?

Open Ended

Your Story:

What is your biggest nightmare about life after high school? (We've all had one at one time or another, so don't be afraid to share, it's the best way to conquer it.)

Open Ended

What are your biggest strengths, gifts and talents? (Don't sell yourself short, write them all down, these are what will make your dream possible.)

Open Ended

What is your biggest need to make your dream come true?
Example: FIRST- I need to (do what?) to make my dreams come true?

Open Ended

Worksheet #2–Thinking Before Learning

What are your educational goals? Do you want a high school degree? A certificate? A college degree? Certification in a vocational skill such as computing, cooking, welder, mechanic, health technician, barber or cosmetologist, chef, etc?

Open Ended

What kind of classes would you like to take? How will these classes benefit your goals to work in the field of your choice?

Open Ended

If you decide on college, how will you pay for school, books, living accommodations?

Open Ended

If you decide to work after you finish high school, where will you live? How will you pay for your personal expenses?

Open Ended

If you decide to work after you finish high school,
what bills will you alone be responsible for paying (think about health insurance, cell phone, car note or bus fare, car insurance, car maintenance, clothes, food, utilities such as gas, electric, cable-Internet, water, trash bills)? How will you pay, and how much do you think you will need to make?

Open Ended

What kind of transportation will you use?

Open Ended

What kind of support will you need to be successful?

Open Ended

Will you want to disclose your disability to request accommodations if you choose to attend college or for special job training- it is up to you if you do as you are not required to disclose your disability but many find it helpful to receive accommodations not usually given?

Open Ended

How many hours a week in class do you think it takes to be successful ?

Open Ended

Are there other types of educational activities you'd like to participate in? Mentoring another student? Work on a job to learn more about a career? Internships? Student Clubs? Anything else?

Open Ended

Worksheet #3–The Future's Wide Open

What are your dreams and hopes for the future?

Open Ended

What excites you about the future?

Open Ended

What worries you about the future? What can you or others help you to do about your worries?

Open Ended

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Open Ended

What support would you need to get there?

Poll

I understand why I should prepare for my life after high school, why I need transition planning, and I am ready to plan for my future .

• Yes, I want to create a transition plan for what I will do after high school.

• I need more help figuring out my interests.

• I don't think I am ready to think about transitions after high school.

• I have already been creating transition plans with my learning coach at home.

Draw

Draw a picture here or webmail me a description of what your morning, afternoon, evening, weekday and weekend life may be like 5 years from now if your dreams have come true and your goals are achieved.