Transition to Postsecondary Education, Training, Employment, & Independent Living

The Center for Change in Transition Servicesimproving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington state

CCTS provides secondary transition training and technical support to Educational Service Districts and districts that serve students who have an IEP

and are in need of transition services.

CCTS has responsibility for analyzing the district-reported post-school outcome data, using the data to

make informed decisions related to training and technical assistance development needs, and

submitting the results of the data analysis to OSPI to be included in the state’s Annual Performance

Report.

OSPI State Needs Projects

There are six state needs projects that are funded with IDEA state discretionary dollars. These projects collectively provide:•Professional development at little to no cost to districts or participants (clock hours/credit hours available)

•Technical Assistance with IEP development, compliance, evaluation, planning, learning interventions, and assessment for students with disabilities

•Consultation and training for parents & families

Autism Outreach ProjectA statewide system which coordinates staff development and parent/community training to support services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.

eLearning for EducatorsProvides statewide access to appropriate, accessible and affordable training designed to support educators in serving students with disabilities.

Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)CCTS provides secondary transition training and technical support to Educational Service Districts, Local Educational Agencies, and public schools that serve high school-age students who have an Individual Education Program.

State Needs Projects

Special Education Technology Center (SETC)The SETC provides training, consultation, technology loans and resource information to help school districts and families effectively implement assistive technology interventions in addressing the special learning needs of children with disabilities.

Washington Sensory Disabilities Services (WSDS)WSDS supports individuals aged birth to 21 who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind, by providing training and other resources to service providers and families.

WEA Special Education Support CenterProvides quality in-service training to parents, families, and to general education and special education educators who work with students with disabilities.

State Needs Projects

Why is Transition to PostsecondaryEducation, Training, Employment, and

Independent Living so Important?

Washington State Post-School Special Education Data 2012-2013 Leavers

State Special Education Graduates vs. Non-Graduates

State Special Education Post-School Data by Gender

State Special Education Post-School Data by Disability

The More You Learn…

$23,452

$33,176

$37,388

$39,936

$55,016

$86,580

Less than High school

High School Graduate

Some College (no degree)

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

Graduate or Professional degree

2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics

…The More You Earn

Median Annual Income

The More You Learn…

12.4%

8.3%

7.7%

6.2%

4.5%

3.5%

Less than High school

High School Graduate

Some College (no degree)

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

Graduate or Professional degree

2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics

…the greater your chances of employment

Average Unemployment Rate

Critical Interrelationship

Quality IEPs

Stayingin School

Graduate

Post-school

Outcomes

Modified from NSTTAC

What skills do employers and colleges expect youth to know

and be able to do independently?

What Does the Research Say?

• Inclusion in General Education

• Career Awareness

• Community Experiences

• Exit Exam Requirements/ High School Diploma Status

• Interagency Collaboration

• Occupational Courses

• Paid Work Experience

• Parental Involvement

• Program of Study

• Self-Advocacy/Self-Determination

• Self-Care/Independent Living Skills

• Social Skills

• Student Support

• Transition Program

• Vocational Education

• Work Study

Predictors of Post-School Success

NSTTAC, 2008

Self-Advocacy

“the enablement of individuals with disabilities to make decisions, speak for themselves and stand up for their rights.”

Szymanski, C. (2006). A model for self-advocacy for students with disabilities. Emerald Group Publishing, 17, 155-179.

Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider

AskJan.orgAskJan.org

• Free, Expert, and Confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues

• Comprehensive job accommodation resource

• Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy

Self-Determination

“the ability to identify and achieve goals based on a foundation of knowing and valuing oneself”

• Know yourself• Value yourself• Plan• Act and experience outcomes• Learn

Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy

Social Skills

1) Communication2) Enthusiasm & Attitude3) Teamwork4) Networking5) Problem Solving & Critical

Thinking6) Professionalism

1) Explore Careers

2) View Job Trends

3) Find Education

4) Performance Results

5) Pay for School

6) Store information on Dashboard

My Next Move

Careers in Student Friendly Language

How to I give students in rural and remote areas access to career

experiences?

Skype in the Classroom

Google Connected Classrooms

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CCTS Resources

CCTS Resources

Dr. Sue Ann Bubewww.seattleu.edu/ccts

ccts@seattleu.eduPhone: (206) 296-2245

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