About the course
Transitioning to adulthood can be a challenging time for youth with neurological challenges. In this course, you will take a deep dive and learn about all the steps you need to take to build your young adult's individualized transition plan, navigate the transition to adult health care, make decisions and financial plans, and legal aspects of adulthood.
Includes content specific to 1) youth with epilepsy; 2) youth who have had epilepsy surgery; 3) youth with multiple, significant disabilities.
This free course is made possible thanks to the generous support of
Curriculum
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MODULE 1: WHAT IS TRANSITION IN EDUCATION?
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MODULE 2: BUILDING THE TRANSITION IEP
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- 2.1: Overview of the Transition Process (8:47)
- 2.2: Assessments (52:48)
- 2.3: Develop Transition Goals (17:51)
- 2.4: Identify Transition Services (31:03)
- 2.5: Which Agency is Responsible for Providing Services? (1:53)
- 2.6: Progress Monitoring (3:09)
- 2.7: Update the IEP and Transition Assessments Each Year (5:45)
- 2.8: Age of Majority (13:09)
- 2.9: Graduation and Aging Out (23:38)
- 2.10: Conclusion and Key Takeaways (3:06)
- 2.11: Nuts & Bolts: Getting the IEP Team to Offer Meaningful Services (58:29)
MODULE 3: SEVERE & MULTIPLE DISABILITIES & THE IEP PROCESS
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- 3.1: Transition for the Student with Severe & Multiple Disabilities (6:22)
- 3.2: Transition Requirements and Key Areas of Focus (18:36)
- 3.3: Transition Assessment for Students with Complex Disabilities (6:50)
- 3.4: Measurable Postsecondary and Annual Goals (32:11)
- 3.5: Curriculum, Related Services, and Outside Agencies (5:39)
- 3.6: Summary (1:58)
MODULE 4: HEALTH IN THE IEP
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MODULE 5: TRANSITION TO ADULT HEALTH CARE
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MODULE 6: FUTURE PLANNING 101
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- 6.1: Future Planning 101: It’s Possible and Necessary (10:01)
- 6.2: Background on The ARC and Future Planning (including definition, barriers) (8:23)
- 6.3: Core Areas in a Future Plan (16:58)
- 6.4: The ARC’s Center for Future Planning Resources (10:47)
- 6.5: Recommended Action Steps (13:45)
- 6.6: Key Future Planning Tools
- 6.7 ABLE Account
MODULE 7: THE LAW AND TRANSITION
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MODULE 8: Additional resources and handouts folder
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