- Center Grove Community School Corporation
- Transition Resources
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Center Grove Community School Corporation
SPECIAL SERVICES
Mrs. Alli Chance, Director of Special Education | Mrs. Khailey Brown, Coordinator of Special Education
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Transition Resources
Transition to adulthood information that is required by students and parents can vary each year depending on the wants and needs of the student. Every student is different and will require different transition to adulthood information at different times. The following are documents and web pages that would be appropriate for students and parents in the transition process.
Adult Service Providers
College
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Trip to College Website
Trip to College is designed for all Indiana parents/caregivers and high school students as they begin to explore college options, including how to pay for college.
Diploma/Certificate
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Indiana Diploma Decisions (2019)
Information for Hoosier families and their students with disabilities
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Diploma or Certificate Videos
Two videos from Center on Community Living and Careers about diplomas and certificates
IEP Updates and Information
Social Security and My Child's Benefits
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Social Security and Child Benefits - CCLC Website
state to talk about transition and the admittedly complicated subject of benefits. Many parents of students in transition are facing a steep learning curve and have questions about Social Security and Medicaid Waivers and about how employment income could impact their child’s long-term supports.Using some of the questions she received in her presentations, CCLC has developed “Working and Benefits,” a series of short videos featuring Ms. Lott answering some of the most commonly asked questions. The series includes:
- Working and Benefits Introduction
- Finishing High School/Ages 18-22
- Starting to Work Part I (SSDI)
- Starting to Work Part II (SSI)
- Individual Development Accounts
- Health Insurance
- Saving Money
- Rental Assistance
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Social Security and Child Benefits - CCLC YouTube Channel
Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) Project Coordinator Brianne Lott met with parents at several schools around the state to talk about transition and the admittedly complicated subject of benefits. Many parents of students in transition are facing a steep learning curve and have questions about Social Security and Medicaid Waivers and about how employment income could impact their child’s long-term supports.Using some of the questions she received in her presentations, CCLC has developed “Working and Benefits,” a series of short videos featuring Ms. Lott answering some of the most commonly asked questions. The series includes:
- Working and Benefits Introduction
- Finishing High School/Ages 18-22
- Starting to Work Part I (SSDI)
- Starting to Work Part II (SSI)
- Individual Development Accounts
- Health Insurance
- Saving Money
- Rental Assistance
Parents and Teachers can watch the videos at this link.
Training Resources
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Assistive Technology - Apps to Promote Student Independence PowerPoint
Marsha Threlkeld - Washington Initiative for Supported Employment
Transition Assessments
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Transition Assessment Matrix
The Transition Assessment Matrix was developed for secondary education transition teachers by the Indiana Northeast Cadre of Transition Leaders and the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC). Assessments included in the Matrix have either been created by INSTRC, are available online, or are those for which INSTRC has received permission from the original publisher.
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Employability/Life Skills Assessment
The link comes from the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. The checklist assess student’s level of performance in the twenty-four critical employability skill areas identified by Ohio’s Employability Skills Project.
Transition to Adulthood
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Transition to Adult Life - INSOURCE Parent Resources
Transition planning is a different kind of planning. It is planning for adult life through school and non-school experiences. The ideal outcome of good transition planning is the uninterrupted movement to adult life. This may include post-secondary education or training and/or community employment, community living and an integrated adult life, including leisure opportunities with family and friends.
