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Folashade (sade) Gbalajobi
Folashade (sade) Gbalajobi
Transition Co-Ordinator for the DDSB
Our DDSB Transition Co-ordinator is a support role that helps families understand processes, connect with community partner agencies, and participates in Integrated Transition Meetings at the school level. Sade is here to help all families, please do not hesitate to contact her.
As a parent/ guardian you can be faced with many questions and additional concerns to think about.
As a parent/ guardian you can be faced with many questions and additional concerns to think about.
Questions like:
Questions like:
What government aid is available, if any?
What government aid is available, if any?
Will my child be able to work?
Will my child be able to work?
Is my child ready for college?
Is my child ready for college?
Are there programs that can help my child in college?
Are there programs that can help my child in college?
Can my child live on his or her own?
Can my child live on his or her own?
How do I prepare financially for my child’s needs after high school?
How do I prepare financially for my child’s needs after high school?
This process can feel overwhelming, I can assure you, you are not alone and I’m here to help.
This process can feel overwhelming, I can assure you, you are not alone and I’m here to help.
My name is Sade Gbalajobi and for the past 2 years I have had the pleasure of serving the Durham District School Board’s Inclusive Student Services Department as the Transition Coordinator. In this role, I support school teams in developing Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and implementing a student-focused approach that identifies the student’s goals for work, further education and life in the community.
I’m dedicated to establishing and strengthening community partnerships with stakeholders in local programs that impact or support the transitions of students and provide opportunities that assist in the growth and development for students with disabilities.
I also support school teams in developing transition plans through Integrated Transition Planning . This links school teams, families, and community partners together to develop long term coordinated plans for our students while providing individualized support, ensuring that students and their families have access to available services that enhance the student’s strengths, goals, interests and plans for the future. These conversations should begin early and should always shape the experiences and opportunities that are available to students in schools, home and in their communities.
I look forward to working with you and empowering our students to achieving their goals and dreams for the future as contributing members of society who are valued for their abilities and uniqueness.
If you have questions/ concerns or require support in regard to your child’s pathway and life after high school, please feel free to contact me:
Folashade.gbalajobi@ddsb.ca
905-666-5500 ext. 5393
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