NORTH OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

83 Post- Secondary Transition Checklist Student Name:_____________________DOB:________________ School:_______________________ Grade 10 20______-20______ work with LRT to identify transition priorities and IEP goals work with youth and family to explore concept of transition and time remaining in school/attend transition fair start discussing adulthood with the student & family and develop social skills appropriate to adulthood (ie. What does being an adult look like?) determine if more assessment is needed to qualify for adult services establish members of the transition team identify people and activities in youths life that will remain in place after grad (family, friends, aboriginal community, faith community, etc.) connect family to CYSN if necessary Grade 11 20______-20______ work with LRT, family & student to develop formal person-centered plan including adult residential options reevaluate transition priorities and document progress toward long-term IEP transition goal help students develop self-awareness of their abilities and areas where extra support is required ensure DSM-IV diagnosis of MMR, FASD, ASD & significant limitations in adaptive functioning (if applicable) provide parents with information for CLBC and PWD and application information for SIN and BCID assist family in accessing information regarding wills, RDSPs and DDMH, & government services Grade 12 20______-_20_____ work with LRT to explore and facilitate postsecondary employment and education opportunities
(document in IEP)

ensure application for PWD at age 17.5 has been submitted ask family if bank account has been opened encourage family and student to visit CLBC services, ie. day programs, personalized employment programs encourage family to use the last year of Autism funding for transition support, ie. preemployment skills, job coaching, community recreation opportunities

The purpose of transition planning for youth with special needs is to identify opportunities and experiences during their school years that will help them better prepare for life as an adult (Johnson, et al. 2000).

Transition Facilitator Signature:___________________________