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What are transitions services?
Definition
Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Frequently Asked Question
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Secondary Transition
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Summary of Significant Issues
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition's Key Provisions on Transition
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
 

What skills do I need to succeed?

Self-Advocacy =
http://ncset.org/topics/sdpse/faqs.asp?topic=7
SCANS
Career Interest Inventories
Florida Self-Determination Initiative

Occupational Handbook Handbook
Career Research Links and Career Interest Inventories
Florida Choices/ Bridges Transition
Facts.org

What resources and programs are available to plan ahead?

Project Victory
Project Search
DCT
DCTH
Transition Specialists
Developing a transition statement through the Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Stand Up for Me Curriculum

How can I support my child to in making career decisions?

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition's Key Provisions on Transition
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition's Age of Majority: Preparing Your Child for Making Good Choices
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) News and Issues: Transition
Facts.org

Research Articles: To be posted!
 

What options do I have if I do not earn a high school diploma?

Adult and Career Technical Education
GED Examination
Test of Adult Basic Education / TABE

What am I going to do after I graduate?

**The following categories will impact a student's decision for post-secondary options. Students will be required to demonstrate immigration status and/or state residence status in order to apply for vocational, college/university and/or employment possibilities.

United States Citizens and Immigration Services

**Each Individual colleges and universities will require proof of state residency. Verify the college or university proof of residency requirements of your choice.


F
lorida Options:

The following are resources available through the Florida Department of Education's web site regarding college and university programs within the state:

Florida’s Public Community Colleges

Florida's Public Colleges and University Programs

ACE of Florida: Adult and Community Educators of Florida

Miami-Dade Community College

Miami-Dade Community College Access Disability Services

Florida International University


Florida International University Disability Services

-Ability to Benefit refers to passing an approved ability-to-benefit* (ATB) test (if you do not have a diploma or GED, a school can administer a test to determine whether you can benefit from the education offered at that school).

Miami Dade County Public Schools Options:

Adult and Career Technical Education

Baker Aviation Center
The English Center
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Robert Morgan Educational Center
GED Examination
Test of Adult Basic Education / TABE

-Ability to Benefit
refers to passing
an approved ability-to-benefit* (ATB) test (if you do not have a diploma or GED, a school can administer a test to determine whether you can benefit from the education offered at that school).

Employment and Training

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Division of Workforce Development

South Florida Workforce

ASVAB

College/University

College/universities define disabilities and access in a different manner than public K12 programs. At this level "ability to benefit" is the key concept.  Learn more by visiting this site: http://www.assessment-testing.com/atb.htm

Americans with Disabilities (ADA)

Section 504

 

Assessments Required for College/University Programs (and some certificate vocational programs)

College Board

PSAT

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

SAT

SAT: Services for Students with Disabilities

ACT

ACT: Students with Disabilities

 

Voter's Registration / Florida's Division of Elections

Selective Service / Registering for the Selective Service (Mandatory for male students at age 18)

Transportation:

Metro Transit

-Metro Transit / Accessible Services

-Special Transportation Services (STS)

Florida Department of Drivers' Licenses

Social Security Office

-Disability and SSI  / Applying for Benefits

-Locating a Social Security Office by Zip Code (be prepared to submit your zip code to gain information)

-Applying for a Social Security Card or Requesting a Duplicate Card

Community / Leisure & Recreational Activities

Park and Recreation
-Leisure Access Programs for People with Disabilities
-AD Barnes


City of Miami
-Shake-a-Leg
Special Olympics

Miami Dade Public Library System

 -Assistive technology services are available to all library users.

Florida Department of Children and Families
-Agency for Persons with Disabilities
*PowerPoint Presentation / English         Presentación en Español
-Children's Medical Services

Legal Guide for New Adults (Including Legal Guardianship for People with Disabilities
-Medical Surrogate


What about the cost for post-secondary graduation options?

Financial and Scholarship Services

Florida's Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance

Florida's Bright Future Scholarship Program

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

-Financial Aid Resource Publications from the U.S. Department of Education

-Ability to Benefit refers to passing an approved ability-to-benefit* (ATB) test (if you do not have a diploma or GED, a school can administer a test to determine whether you can benefit from the education offered at that school).

Fast Web

Facts.org (includes application for Florida Bright Futures)

Home Page / Division of Special Education

-Contact the Division of Special Education

 

Thursday October 15, 2009