Transition Planning for a Student with Cerebral Palsy

Gavin Gonzalez

Created by: Jenny Gonzalez & Evelyn Jessie

Table of Contents

We are giving you copies of the:

– PowerPoint– PATH Planning Pages– Transition Individualized Education Program– Summary of Performance– Self-Determination Assessment Given– Lesson Plan

What is Cerebral Palsy?

The part of the brain that controls muscle tone is damaged.

The part of the brain that is damaged will impact what parts of the body are affected.

Short Video

You’re Invited to my IEP Meeting!!!

Name: Gavin Gonzalez Things I’m awesome at: basketball, math, history, meeting new

people, and anything that has to do with computers

Things I need to work on: writing and asking for help.

Favorite Quote:Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life. Eleanor Roosevelt

Hope to see you there!

Gavin

Gavin is a student with Cerebral Palsy (an Orthopedic Impairment) who is also gifted (i.e., he is twice exceptional).

Diagnosis: Age 3, Wheel Chair Use: Age 5 (exaggerated on right side)

Impacts of the Disability (physical limitations)

Present Level of Performance

Strengths: Math, History, Social Skills

Interests: Basketball, History, Math

Areas to Target: Self-Determination (asking for assistance), Language Arts (written expression)

PATH Planning

Please refer to the PATH planning sheets.

http://transitionhelpforstudentswithcerebralpalsy.wmwikis.net/file/view/ITP%20Path%20Planning.pdf

Goals

Postsecondary EmploymentGavin will be employed in a history or math related job part time within one year of graduation from high

school.

Postsecondary Education

Gavin will be enrolled in a four year college as a History major, Math major, or Computer Science major.

Independent Living/Community Participation

With the help of a Personal Assistant, Gavin will live independently in a dormitory setting at college.

Annual Goals/Objectives/Benchmarks

Reading (w/benchmarks)

Self-Determination (w/objectives)

Course of Study-Advanced Diploma

Subject Books and MaterialsCurrent Grade Notes

Math: AP Calculus BC

1 Text (accessible on Kindle), Laptop (note taking), Wireless Printer (print in class assignments)

A Gavin performs very well in math and often helps his peers.

Social Studies:AP US History

1 Text (accessible on Kindle), Laptop (note taking), Wireless Printer (print in class assignments)

A Gavin performs very well in history and often helps his peers.

Science:AP Environmental Science

1 Text (accessible on Kindle), Laptop (note taking), Wireless Printer (print in class assignments)

B Gavin performs well in science. However, he often becomes tired toward the end of each class period, and struggles to complete work.

Language Arts:English 12

1 Text and 3 Novels (accessible on Kindle), Laptop (note taking and for writing assignments), Wireless Printer (print in class assignments)

B Gavin has great ideas, but difficulty with written expression despite accommodations. He often becomes tired and frustrated when asked to write longer assignments. Gavin enjoys reading.

Elective: Computer Science 201

Laptop (note taking and completing class assignments), Wireless Printer (print in class assignments)

A Gavin is always eager to work with computers. He is very good at using databases and online software.

Coordinated Set of Activities

Samples of activities we included: Tutoring/Library Job Continuation Self-Determination Preparation Self-Advocacy List of Impacts/Solutions Daily Living Skills Preparation Transportation Navigation Training College Mentor with a Disability Tour of Dorm/Postsecondary School

Assessments

Virginia Wizard Skills Assessment Virginia Wizard Interest Assessment Behavior Assessment System for Children

(BASC-II) Teacher Survey AIR Self-Determination Scale (Student)

Agency Linkages

ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc.

Cerebral Palsy of Virginia

Assistive Technologies

Gavin uses many Assistive Technologies. Here are a few:

Wheel Chair/Lift Laptop Wireless Printer Kindle with Texts (Text to Speech Programs) Calculator

Summary of Performance

Advanced Placement Courses

Strong History/Math Performance

Steady Language Arts and Science Performance

For More Information

For more information on resources for transitioning students with Cerebral Palsy, please refer to our website:

http://transitionhelpforstudentswithcerebralpalsy.wmwikis.net/Welcome%21

Enjoy the Mac & Cheese (the 1st meal Gavin prepared) and cookies (Gavin’s favorite types) and green Cerebral Palsy awareness ribbons.

Questions?