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Federal and State Requirements
In Ohio, students with disabilities ages 14 or younger, if appropriate, formally enter into the secondary transition planning process. A truly successful transition process is the result of comprehensive planning that is driven by the student’s preferences, interests, needs, and strengths. This comprehensive planning moves students toward successful future outcomes in competitive, integrated employment, education, and independent living.
The Institute for Educational Leadership's policy brief "Preparing Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities for Work: What School Leaders Need to Know About the New Legal Landscape" is intended to inform school leaders about their responsibilities under recent case law to prepare youth with disabilities for work and careers. Information within this brief supports the efforts made by state, regional, and local agencies across Ohio to promote competitive integrated employment for all students, including those with the most significant disabilities. The brief can be found here.
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State and Federal Rules and Regulations
Rules and regulations regarding secondary transition and workforce development for students with disabilities include, but are not limited to, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Ohio Employment First.
Universal Support Materials that provide basic guidance on the ETR, IEP and Secondary Transition can be found here
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WIOA Section 511:
Subminimum Wage
Section 511 of Title IV of the WIOA implements requirements on the payment of subminimum wage to individuals with disabilities.
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Innovative Strategies for Developing College and Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities
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Ohio Transition Support Partnership
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) are partnering to improve post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities, beginning at age 14
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Secondary Transition Modules
These modules offer educators an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to comprehensive secondary transition planning for students with disabilities.
ASD Strategies in Action offers 10.5 hours of free, online, video-based training for parents and professionals to support adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum as they transition from high school to adulthood. Create a free account and get started with the Many Faces of Autism and the Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - Transition Age courses today!
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Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that states report the post-school engagement of students with disabilities in post-secondary education and employment. IDEA also requires that all school districts collect outcome data for their students with individualized education programs (IEPs) at least once every six years. Ohio fulfills this obligation through the Ohio Longitudinal Transition study (OLTS).
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Career Technical Education for Students with Disabilities
Under Construction
The Office for Exceptional Children and the Office of Career Technical Education collaboratively support the provision of career technical education and special education to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities
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Pre-Employment Transition Services
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities has begun a rolling implementation of Pre-Employment Transition Services. These exciting new services are available to students with disabilities on an IEP or who are eligible for purposes of a 504, regardless of if the students have an open vocational rehabilitation case.
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Transition to Work Endorsement
Individuals coordinating transition may be interested in obtaining a Transition to Work (TTW) Endorsement. Currently, the TTW Endorsement can be added to an intervention specialist or career-technical license. Job Training Coordinators (JTC) are required to hold the TTW Endorsement.
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Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network offers free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. They help people with disabilities enhance their employability, and show employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
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Ohio Agencies and Resources
Government, Ohio and National transition resources
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Last Modified: 7/17/2019 12:49:07 PM