Age 14-15
Students:
Practice independence
Check out WI Transition App
Attend IEP-participate in the IEP process- Begin Self-directing your IEP Transition Plan
Learn about your disability
Identify what you need to help you succeed
Develop skills for appropriate attire for the workplace and environment
Identify interest and skills.
Volunteer in the community.
Talk to adults about what they do for work.
Identify and meet with people from a wide range of careers.
Tour businesses to see what kind of work they do and what jobs they offer.
Participate in any career exploration/preparation classes offered by high school.
Learn about resources and make connections within the community, such as with your local job center.
Familiarize yourself with the Transition Action Guide (TAG) to learn about transition planning and agencies. Practice completing job applications, resume development (written or video), and interviewing skills.
Develop PTP Youth and Parent annually.
Develop communication skills, social skills, and self-advocacy skills.
Visit school counselor for assistance with career exploration, planning, and resources.
Job shadow with parents/family/friends.
Review the DPI Opening Door Series found under the Department of Public Instruction tab.
Participate in extracurricular activities.
Participate in school jobs.
Plan high school classes
Parents:
Keep a binder with your child's IEP, any specialized testing materials and health records.
Connect with Oconto County Health and Human Services to discuss eligibility for the Children's Long Term Support Waiver for your child
Allow opportunities to practice independence
Begin discussing the value and benefits of employment
Assign responsibility for age appropriate chores
Promote self determination and self-advocacy, opportunities to make choices and decisions, to explore and take risks and to learn from experiences of success and failure
Join parent workshops
Practice money skills: making purchases, ordering food and paying for the meal, practice following a budget
Provide opportunities to develop good financial planning skills, allow purchases while shopping, begin discussing banking skills
Explore and discuss community involvement opportunities
Attend IEP, allow student to self-advocate and express goals
Pre-teach appropriate behaviors at home and in social settings
Encourage good grooming skills and emphasize importance of healthy activities
Begin discussions regarding employment and future goals
Continue to review emergency plans, who to call in an emergency, how to call in an emergency and actions that need to be taken
Consider a referral to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation