MCPS Transition
Services
Five School-to-Adult Living Transition workshops will be offered
to students and parents this fall. Each workshop will focus on different
postsecondary outcomes identified on the students Transition Plan. Programs
will address eligibility services available in the community and in the
schools, student and parent roles and responsibilities in accessing those
eligibility services, and tips to promote a successful transition from MCPS to
adult living. The program description, including target audience and meeting
details, are included below.
I. ADULT SERVICES
Target audience: Families of
students with Individualized Education Programs age 14-21, or younger if
appropriate, requiring long-term services through the Developmental
Disabilities Administration (DDA).
Description: Representatives from state
and county agencies and the school system will present information about the
Maryland Transitioning Youth Initiative for eligible students with significant
disabilities. Local Adult Agencies will give information regarding the services
they provide to eligible graduates with significant disabilities. Timelines and
steps to complete the eligibility process will be shared.
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Earle. B.
II.
Target audience: Families of
students with Individualized Education Programs age 14-21, or younger if
appropriate, planning to attend community college, earn an associate’s degree,
transfer to a four-year college or university, enter the job market, or enhance
life through enrichment experience upon exiting MCPS.
Description: Representatives from
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TIME:
PLACE:
III. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Target audience: Families of
students with Individualized Education Programs age 14-21, or younger if
appropriate, planning to pursue college or other programs leading to a degree
or career certification upon high school graduation.
Description: Representatives will
discuss legislation pertinent to students with disabilities in postsecondary
education settings, MCPS resources available, and planning tools to assist
students transitioning to postsecondary education. Representatives from local
college, university, technology schools and career certification programs will
be available to meet students and discuss program offerings, admission
requirements, and recommend timelines.
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
IV. INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Target audience: Families of
students with Individualized Education Programs ages 14-21, or younger if
appropriate, planning to pursue employment and/or vocational training upon high
school graduation.
Description: School system
representatives will share training opportunities available to students in
school that prepare them for employment. Local representatives will discuss
legislation pertinent to employment of individuals with disabilities, supported
employment options available to eligible
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
V. INDEPENDENT LIVING, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,
CONTINUING AND ADULT EDUCATION
Target audience: Families of
students age 14-21, or younger if appropriate, whose Individualized Education
Programs targets independent living, community participation, and/or continuing
and adult education as outcome(s) of education.
Description: School system and local
representatives will share resources available to enhance the ability of
individuals with disabilities to live and participate in their communities.
Transportation, independent living options, recreation, leisure programs, and
continuing and adult education programs will be highlighted.
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TIME:
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