Implementing Access VR Counselors working with schools as part of Access need help to become integrated into the school culture. With the help of school VR counselors can achieve this by: Providing VR brochures and business to the school Vocational Rehabilitation should establish a consistent point of contact with a designee from the local school(s)(e.g. Transition Specialist, teacher, administrator, school counselor) to assist with learning about the school, school staff and students. Having regularly scheduled school visits Participating in transition and job fairs at the school Attending school IEP meetings when invited Making VR information available to students and parents Being available for Registration Day with information on VR Vocational Rehabilitation Activities: In order to support and facilitate the VR/School partnership, VR needs to work closely with schools. There are a number of specific activities that are necessary in order to provide appropriate services to students. These include: Meet with the school designee at the beginning of the school year to review referral procedures and to identify transitioning students who may benefit from VR services. There should be sufficient time for the VR Counselor to assist the student in identifying his/her vocational goal and needs so that the IPE can be finalized prior the youth exiting school district services (graduates with a regular diploma or completes the year in which they turn 21) Visit the assigned school(s) at least once a month, starting in the fall of the school year (these meetings should be set at the beginning of the school year) Visit more frequently depending on the needs of the school and the local agreement with the VR field office Maintain regular communication Ensure VR information reaches all students with disabilities who have barriers to employment. Vocational Rehabilitation should establish a consistent of contact with a designee from the local school(s) to assist with learning about the school, school staff and students. Assist secondary students with disabilities in transitioning from school into employment, postsecondary education, or training Complete VR eligibility determinations, Individual Plan for Employment development, and payment of any necessary VR services from application to case closure Complete an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) prior to the youth’s exit from school district services (defined as completion of a regular diploma or the year in which the student turns 21). School Activities:
Implementing Access VR Counselors working with schools as part of Access need help to become integrated into the school culture. With the help of school VR counselors can achieve this by: Providing VR brochures and business to the school Vocational Rehabilitation should establish a consistent point of contact with a designee from the local school(s)(e.g. Transition Specialist, teacher, administrator, school counselor) to assist with learning about the school, school staff and students. Having regularly scheduled school visits Participating in transition and job fairs at the school Attending school IEP meetings when invited Making VR information available to students and parents Being available for Registration Day with information on VR Vocational Rehabilitation Activities: In order to support and facilitate the VR/School partnership, VR needs to work closely with schools. There are a number of specific activities that are necessary in order to provide appropriate services to students. These include: Meet with the school designee at the beginning of the school year to review referral procedures and to identify transitioning students who may benefit from VR services. There should be sufficient time for the VR Counselor to assist the student in identifying his/her vocational goal and needs so that the IPE can be finalized prior the youth exiting school district services (graduates with a regular diploma or completes the year in which they turn 21) Visit the assigned school(s) at least once a month, starting in the fall of the school year (these meetings should be set at the beginning of the school year) Visit more frequently depending on the needs of the school and the local agreement with the VR field office Maintain regular communication Ensure VR information reaches all students with disabilities who have barriers to employment. Vocational Rehabilitation should establish a consistent of contact with a designee from the local school(s) to assist with learning about the school, school staff and students. Assist secondary students with disabilities in transitioning from school into employment, postsecondary education, or training Complete VR eligibility determinations, Individual Plan for Employment development, and payment of any necessary VR services from application to case closure Complete an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) prior to the youth’s exit from school district services (defined as completion of a regular diploma or the year in which the student turns 21). School Activities: