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Person an’ Family Centered Program Design

Once students communicated dem interests, strengths, personality an’ preferences tuh dem families an’ transition teams, it iz time tuh choose programs datgine help de students reach dem goals fuh work, more education, an’ living independently after high school. Students should got uh choice uh programs in school an’ in de community dat match dem goals, strengths, an’ interests. When programs don’t work fuh students, dem should got de right tuh speak up tuh de transition team ‘bout wuh might need tuh change. Teams should consider:

Have students been afforded de opportunity tuh tell dem transition team ‘bout de subjects, activities, or careers dem most interested in?
Have students participated in any school programs datgine help dem prepare fuh dem dream career, more education after high school or living independently? Wuhwuz de experiences like?
Have de students talked wid dem transition team ‘bout ways de programs cuh be improved tuh best match dem strengths, goals, an’ needs?

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Wuh Does Person An’ Family Centered Program Design Include?

Transition stakeholders cuh assist students in mekking uh person-centered program by...

Providing classes an’ programs inside an’ outside uh school dat align wid students’ future goals, personal strengths an’interests, an’ family values
Facilitate meetings wid advocates an’ professionals outside uh school tuh build relationships an’ networks wid others who cuh help after high school
Set up internships, job shadowing or work experiences dat align wid students’ goals an’ interests
Provide students wid options outside uh school, such as hobbies an’ volunteering, tuh encourage community involvement

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WuhCuh Person An’ Family Centered Program Design Do Fuh You?

When uh transition team supports uh family, uh student gine got...

Academic Options

Participating in programs in high school an’ after graduation dat help build skills fuh future employment

Employment Options

Getting involved in different types uh work experiences before graduation so students might determine which experiences align wid dem work styles an’ preferences an’ help dem explore strengths dem might not have known dem had before.

Living Options

Creating uh plan datgine help students define wuh “home” means tuh dem by exploring various living options an’ knowing how tuh apply fuh dem.

Self-Determination

Assisting students in learning ‘bout dem strengths, needs, priorities an’ personality gine allow dem tuh continue tuhmek choices where dem gine move towards dem goals.