Authentic Person and Family Centered Planning Practices
Person centered practices call fuh students tuh tink ‘bout wuh dem future gine be. Thoughtful planning gine require teams tuh ask students wuh activities dem want tuh be doing, where dem want tuh be living, an’ wuh ambitions dem got fuh de future. Goal setting should be uh priority, an’ planning dese goals should be person-centered, wid students considering dem thoughts an’ experiences as wuh matters most in dis process. Stakeholders should consider:
- Has de student been afforded de opportunity tuh learn ‘bout dem strengths an’ interests? Wuh dem learn?
- Wuh activities de student want tuh experience in order tuh reach dem goals fuh work, education, an’ independent living?
- Who in de student’s life know dem best? How cuh dem individuals assist wid goal setting?
- How cuh de adults involved help facilitate self-advocacy uh de student?
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What do person an’ family centered planning practices include?
Uh transition team cuh assist de student in tekking charge uh planning by making sure dat de student:
- Explore dem personal interests an’ preferences in an’ outside uh school
- Lead all parts uh dem IEP meeting
- Advocate fuh wuh should an’ should not be in dem transition plan
- Select courses in high school dat match dem strengths, interests, an’ goals
- Plan activities, clubs, or programs dat de student cuh join in de community
Wuh Cuh Person An’ Family Centered Planning Do Fuh Students?
When transition teams support students an’ families, dem gine got...
Academic Options
Knowing wuh courses an’ training programs exist dat gine prepare de student wid de skills an’ knowledge de student need based on dem interests.
Employment Options
Exploring different careers an’ knowing which options match de student’s strengths, interests, goals, an’ personality.
Living Options
Understanding different future living options an’ how tuh mek dem happen based pon de student’s strengths, needs, an’ goals.
Self-Advocacy
Speaking up fuh wuh uh student wants an’ needs through uh student-led IEP meeting ensures de student plan iz always ‘bout goals now an’ in de future.
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