Timeline
A smooth transition is our mission.
4 to 5 Years Prior to Graduation (8th & 9th Grade)
- Begin student transition planner & participate in developing transition goals
- Practice independent living skills (e.g.: shopping, housekeeping, budgeting etc.)
- Begin graduation portfolio-include a resume & update it as needed
- Attend career day
- Participate in career exploration activities/classes
- Identify learning styles & necessary accommodations
- Learn to communicate interests, preferences & needs at IEP meeting
- Visit a career center
- Complete 4-year career plan
- Identify vocational interests
- Learn & practice informed decision-making skills
- Pursue & use local transportation
- Visit High Schools (8th grade)
- Learn to monitor your own behavior
2 to 3 Years Prior to Graduation (10th & 11th Grades)
- Continue transition planner & participate in developing transition goals
- Participate in work experience/internship apprenticeship &/or enroll in Career, Technical & Service Education courses
- Take PSAT test/ACT test & arrange for accommodations if necessary
- Determine need for financial support
- Visit Kenosha Job Center/Job Fair
- Complete a vocational assessment inventory
- Practice effective communication by developing interview skills, asking for help & identifying accommodations at post-secondary & work environments
- Visit a career center
- Investigate community agency connections for example: DVR, KAC, SAI, ADRC
- Visit college campuses
- Investigate job/class shadowing opportunities
- Pursue guardianship issues before age 18
- Add to graduation portfolio
- Identify barriers that interfere with goals
Last Year Before Graduation (12th Grade)
- Complete transition planner & participate in developing transition goals
- Participate in work experience/internship apprenticeship/& or enroll in Career, Technical & Service Education courses
- Take ACT/SAT (fall) & arrange for accommodations before registering
- Request credit check for graduation from counselor
- Complete graduation portfolio
- Obtain paid employment
- Complete college or technical school applications & arrange for accommodations
- Apply for financial aid/scholarships
- Identify community support services & programs. Complete applications procedures
- Visit college campuses
- Formulate final post-secondary plans & transition goals
- Assume responsibility for health care needs
- Register to vote & for selective services
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