DVR and DOE agree to work collaboratively to assist students with disabilities in development and completion of their IEP as required under section 614(d) of the IDEA. Transition planning will include but is not limited to: DVR, in collaboration with DOE, will provide or arrange for the provision of employment transition services to all students with disabilities identified as requiring these services. Pre-employment transition services Instruction in self-advocacy and peer mentoring Work learning experiences Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or secondary educational programs at institutions of higher education Workplace readiness training Job exploration counseling These services can be delivered in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of the individual. These may include but are not limited to: DVR counselors providing said services either individually or in groups. DVR hiring qualified vendors with approved Provider Agreements to deliver employment transition services one on one or in groups. DVR VRS invitation to participate in DOEs IEP development meeting for shared students with disabilities, depending on availability. If the DVR VRS is unable to attend the IEP meeting, DOE and DVR will communicate regarding IEP goals and needed transition services as soon as possible after the IEP meeting. Participation may occur through alternative means, such as conference calls and video conferences. DVR VRS collaboration with and assistance to DOE SE teachers in transition planning for students with disabilities, to facilitate development and completion of their IEPs as required under section 614(d) of IDEA. DVR VRS will inform DOE SE Teachers of community events, such as job fairs, transition fairs, and career days to introduce and expose students with disabilities to possible career goals and objectives. Introduction and guidance of students with disabilities to post-school alternatives which includes but is not limited to employment, post-secondary education, vocational training, and adult education, by DOE transition coordinators and DVR staff. Planning also includes coordination of social experiences for students with disabilities in based settings to improve competitive integrated employment outcomes.
DVR and DOE agree to work collaboratively to assist students with disabilities in development and completion of their IEP as required under section 614(d) of the IDEA. Transition planning will include but is not limited to: DVR, in collaboration with DOE, will provide or arrange for the provision of transition services to all students with disabilities identified as requiring these services. Pre-employment transition services Instruction in self-advocacy and peer mentoring Work based learning experiences Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or educational programs at institutions of higher education Workplace readiness training Job exploration counseling These services can be delivered in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of the individual. These may include but are not limited to: DVR counselors providing said services either individually or in groups. DVR hiring qualified vendors with approved Provider Agreements to deliver transition services one on one or in groups. DVR VRS invitation to participate in DOEs IEP development meeting for shared students with disabilities, depending on availability. If the DVR VRS is unable to attend the IEP meeting, DOE and DVR will communicate regarding IEP goals and needed transition services as soon as possible after the IEP meeting. Participation may occur through alternative means, such as conference calls and video conferences. DVR VRS collaboration with and assistance to DOE SE teachers in transition planning for students with disabilities, to facilitate development and completion of their IEPs as required under section 614(d) of IDEA. DVR VRS will inform DOE SE Teachers of community events, such as job fairs, transition fairs, and career days to introduce and expose students with disabilities to possible career goals and objectives. Introduction and guidance of students with disabilities to post-school alternatives which includes but is not limited to employment, post-secondary education, vocational training, and adult education, by DOE transition coordinators and DVR staff. Planning also includes coordination of social experiences for students with disabilities in settings to improve competitive integrated employment outcomes. secondary employment employment
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