We will be researching the available resources for students with disabilities in the Capital District. We want to utilize this information to better equip both students and their families to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves as we prepare them for transition out of high school.
B. Quigg, A. Lazarus, M. Wright, ME Rudolph, B. Miorin, L. Martin, B. Barber, L. Dombroski, AM. Kennedy, P. Fiacco, J. Selsley
Facilities we have visited:
Wildwood Apartments Latham
Residential Living for Adults 21-60
Charles Park (CFDS) Center for Disability Services Route 155
Day Hab After School Program
New Visions Krumkill Road Guilderland
Day Hab Workshop
Living Resources Washington Avenue Extension
College of St Rose Program
Visit Balston Spa Transition Program
We met with Directors of the Programs and toured the facilities.
We have gathered information on key people, and have started to compile folders for each facility.
08-09
Goal of the group: To examine the transition resources available for high school students with disabilities
M Martin, L Dawkins, K Dayton, J Gregory, M Kotary, C Lyons
We did the following this year in the study group:
- Examined existing transition materials available at the school
-Met with Laura Thomson and Alexis Merrill to discuss VESID and transition services/activities already in place at GHS
- Spoke with military contact person to discuss resources for students with disabilities in the military and entrance test expectations/requirements.
- Met with former students to gain insight into their experience with transition from high school to college and the use of disability services at the college level.
-Visited Schenectady ARC, North East Career Planning, Bryant and Stratton , and Hudson Valley Community College.
-Learned about Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations – who should be referred and the process
Impact on student learning: We gained insight into what skills are needed to foster success in the transition from high school to college. This will aid in focusing lessons and skill building in the classroom. We have a better working knowledge of the community resources available for students with disabilities. This knowledge will foster better communication with students and parents about transition. It will also aid us in making more successful and accurate student referrals for services.
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