Transitioning from School to Jobs A Conference ... - Side Street Shop
Transitioning from School to Jobs A Conference ... - Side Street Shop
Transitioning from School to Jobs A Conference ... - Side Street Shop
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10/11/2011<br />
TOP Objectives<br />
• Community access,<br />
employment and social/<br />
leisure<br />
• Public transportation-<br />
Access & Metro<br />
• Work assessment/job<br />
sampling in volunteer &<br />
private sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
• Daily living skillsmanaging<br />
money,<br />
budgeting & performing<br />
personal care needs<br />
• Interpersonal skills –<br />
maintaining effective<br />
relationships, socially<br />
acceptable behavior and<br />
good citizenship<br />
• Self-direction &<br />
determination<br />
• Facilitate post-school<br />
linkages with adult agencies<br />
• Parent Training (monthly<br />
potlucks)<br />
TOP Enrollment<br />
• Students must be at least 18 years old<br />
• Completed high school requirements or are ready <strong>to</strong><br />
move on <strong>to</strong> more functional ‘real life’ approach<br />
• Were served in a special education setting in high<br />
school<br />
• Have a goal <strong>to</strong> obtain paid employment with natural<br />
supports<br />
• Ready <strong>to</strong> take accept the ‘dignity of risk’ involved with<br />
activities in the community<br />
Work Sampling<br />
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