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A TRANSITION GUIDE TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE [20 U.S.C.1414(c)(5)(B)(ii) and Sec. 1401(c)(5)(B)(ii)] Summary of Performance means for each student with a disability receiving services under Part B of the IDEA who either graduates from high school with a regular high school diploma or exceeds the age of eligibility for FAPE under State law, the school must provide the student with a summary of his or her academic achievement and functional performance. The SOP must include recommendations on how to assist the student in meeting his or her postsecondary goals. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT [29 U.S.C. Sec. 705(38)] The term ‘‘supported employment’’ means competitive integrated employment, including customized employment, or employment in an integrated work setting in which individuals are working on a shortterm basis toward competitive integrated employment, that is individualized and customized consistent with the strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choice of the individuals involved, for individuals with the most significant disabilities— (A) (i) for whom competitive integrated employment has not historically occurred; or (ii) for whom competitive integrated employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a significant disability; and (B) who, because of the nature and severity of their disability, need intensive supported employment services and extended services after the transition described in paragraph (13)(C), in order to perform the work involved. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES [29 U.S.C. Sec. 705(39)] Supported Employment Services means ongoing support services, including customized employment, needed to support and maintain an individual with a most significant disability in supported employment, that: (A) are provided singly or in combination and are organized and made available in such a way as to assist an eligible individual to achieve competitive integrated employment; (B) are based on a determination of the needs of an eligible individual, as specified in an individualized plan for employment; and (C) Are provided by the designated State unit for a period of not more than 24 months, except that period may be extended, if necessary, in order to achieve the employment outcome identified in the individualized plan for employment. 50
A TRANSITION GUIDE TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TRANSITION SERVICES [20 U.S.C. Sec. 1401(34)] Transition Services means a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability designed within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. The coordinated set of activities is based on each student's needs, taking into account the student's strengths, preferences and interests, and includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and, if appropriate, the acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation. YOUTH WITH A DISABILITY [29 U.S.C. Sec. 705(42)] Youth with a Disability means: (A) IN GENERAL means an individual with a disability who: (i) is not younger than 14 years of age; and (ii) is not older than 24 years of age. 51
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