Worthington Schools

Worthington Schools

Transition Resource Guide

Developed by OASCES Region 7 Ohio Association of Supervisors and Coordinators for

Exceptional Students Updated and Adapted for Worthington Schools to include organizations from Transition Night 2011 and

College Night 2011 Revised August 2012

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One of the most important turning points in the lives of young people is the transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment, and life as an adult. Developing independence, exploring interests and talents, and choosing a career path are just some of the areas that need to be explored. Upon graduation from high school, the system for providing assistance to adults with disabilities is not centrally organized. Worthington Schools Transition Resource Guide is designed to help parents, family members, students and professionals locate resources as they think about and plan for each student's future after high school. Included in this guide is a partial list of services and agencies that provide supports to students, adults, and their families. The names of providers, service descriptions, and contact information contained in this guide may be helpful to the IEP team during the transition planning process and after students have exited high school. Not all individuals or transition plans will need or include these resources. Additionally, every person with a disability will not be eligible for all agencies and programs, because each agency and program has its own criteria for eligibility. Worthington Schools does not endorse any particular agency or service and shall not be responsible for the cost of services that parents, guardians, or students obtain directly from these agencies.

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CONTENTS

Worthington School District Contacts..............................................................................4

Worthington Schools Transition Courses........................................................................4

School-Aged Career Focused Programs...........................................................................5 Career Center.............................................................................................................5 Grade 12+ Transition Programs...............................................................................6 Career and Employment Web Based Resources.....................................................8

Post-Secondary Education.................................................................................................9 Resource Fairs............................................................................................................9 Offices of Disability Services.....................................................................................9 Post-Secondary Web Based Resources..................................................................11

Employment......................................................................................................................13 Resource Fairs.........................................................................................................13 Agencies and Service...............................................................................................13

Day and Habilitation Programs.......................................................................................15 Resource Fairs..........................................................................................................16 Agency Connection..................................................................................................16 Programs..................................................................................................................16

Recreation and Leisure ...................................................................................................18

Supported Living..............................................................................................................23 Agency Connection..................................................................................................23 Organizations...........................................................................................................23

Financial Services.............................................................................................................24

Transportation ................................................................................................................26 Agency Connection..................................................................................................26 Services.....................................................................................................................26

Health Services.................................................................................................................27

Guardianship....................................................................................................................29

Advocacy and Support Groups........................................................................................29

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WORTHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTACTS

Dr. Shirley Hamilton Director of Pupil Services Worthington Schools 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 450-6020

Kim Brown Special Education Coordinator Worthington Schools 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 450-6020

Lisa Laveen-Winkle Secondary Transition Specialist Worthington Schools 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 450-6041 llaveen-winkle@worthtington.k12.oh.us

Jill Zingery Job Training Consultant Worthington Schools 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 450-6036 jzingery@worthington.k12.oh.us

WORTHINGTON SCHOOLS TRANSITION COURSES

The purpose of Worthington Schools Transition Courses is to assist students with special needs become better prepared to enter life beyond Worthington Schools. Many successful partnerships have been established between school staff and community businesses. Worthington Schools offer the following continuum of courses:

Sheltered Internship Internship Enclave Internship Transition Job Training

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Sheltered Internship This course is designed to help students develop employability skills through prevocational activities in the classroom setting with the support of an Intervention Specialist.

Internship This course is designed to help students develop employability skills through vocational activities at a school based work site with the support of a Transition Coach. Students participating in this course may work at different sites within the school building with a school staff member other than a Transition Coach, but a Transition Coach does still offer support as needed.

Enclave This course is designed to help students develop employability skills through vocational activities at a community based work site with the support of a Transition Coach. Students may independently work at different locations within the community site with an employee other than a Transition Coach, but a Transition Coach does still offer support as needed.

Internship Transition This course is specially designed for students with a placement in the BLC. It is designed to help students develop employability skills through vocational activities at a school based work site with the support of a Transition Coach. Students participating in this course may work at different sites within the school building with a school staff member other than a Transition Coach, but a Transition Coach does still offer support as needed.

Job Training This course is designed for students with disabilities who need assistance in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining competitive employment in the community. The goal of this course is to help students further develop their employability skills in the community. To participate in this course, students must meet the following pre-requisites, must currently be served on an IEP, must be at least 16 years of age, must have the ability to transport self or to obtain own transportation, must complete the Transition Student Referral Form, and an IEP team must determine this is an appropriate placement. Additionally, students earn one credit per 120 hours worked in the community. Students can earn a maximum of four elective credits per school year.

SCHOOL-AGED CAREER FOCUSED PROGRAMS

CAREER CENTER

Delaware Area Career Center Lisa-Marie Reinhart Enrollment Coordinator (740) 201-3224

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