Build Relationships, Mek Connections
De transition team must include adults who are prepared tuh mentor an’ support de student. It iz critical fuh mentors such as teachers an’ other school staff tuhtek de time tuh gain uh solid understanding uh de student, along wid dem strengths, interests, an’ goals tuh help mek dem dreams become reality. School personnel should be prepared tuh help de student...
- Understand dem disability, accommodations, an’ where tuh go fuh disability-related support.
- Learn ‘bout career pathways an’ help de student match dem strengths an’ interests wid possible careers.
- Explore an’ build confidence when engaging in work an’ other community-based experiences.
- Research future education an’ training opportunities an’ help de student mek de match between dese opportunities an’ dem strengths, interests, an’ career goals.
Let’s hear ‘bout de importance uh having uh strong transition team including supportive school personnel.
What Does uh Strong Mentor fuh Students Look Like?
School personnel cuh form uh strong mentoring relationship wid students by supporting de self-awareness process. School personnel should help students…
- Identify dem own strengths, interests, an’ goals.
- Learn ‘bout dem disability an’ which accommodations are most valuable.
- Find matches between dem goals an’ possible career paths as well as connect de student wid related work experiences during high school.
- Identify de future education or training option dat best aligns wid dem career goals.
Supporting an’ Mentoring Students
Having uh strong connection wid school personnel iz critical tuh de success uh de students across adult outcome areas.
Self-Awareness
Creating opportunities fuh students tuh learn ‘bout dem strengths an’ interests as well as dem disabilities. Supporting de students in self-advocating fuh de accommodations dem need.
Career Awareness
Creating opportunities fuh students tuh explore career paths an’ make connections between dem strengths an’ interests as well as future employment opportunities.
Postsecondary Education Awareness
Creating opportunities fuh students tuh learn ‘bout de education an’ training needed tuh secure dem desired jobs.
Independently Living Awareness
Creating opportunities fuh students tuh identify how dem cuh live, learn, work, an’ have fun wid independence in dem ideal homes an’ communities.
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De PA Community pon Transition offers resources pon uh variety uh topics, all focused pon improving outcomes fuh students wid disabilities.
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Want tuh learn more?
Check out dis booklet from de Transition Coalition which includes information ‘bout de various roles in transition.
De booklet contains descriptions uh several specific roles as well as suggestions fuh how different members uh de transition team might participate in de transition process.
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