Transition Services
Secondary Transition is an important aspect of education for all individuals with diverse learning abilities. The transition planning process begins at age 14 and continues until graduation from high school. Throughout this season of education, students and their families, with support from the IEP Team, participate in a multi-step planning process to guide a seamless transition from high school to adult-hood. Opportunities for academic growth, acquisition of functional skill sets, community based activities, and the introduction to community based agencies are examples of how to better prepare our students and their families for the road ahead. Whether the student's future goal is to pursue further education or training in their desired occupational field, pursue on the job training and immediately enter the workforce after high school, or acquire skills necessary to live independently after high school, we are here to help navigate and support the transition planning process!
Check out these Transition Related Events, happening in our region. While, not all of these events are sponsored by Keystone Central School District, they are great opportunities for our students and our families!
"Waiver Basics Part 1" January 13, 2024 from 9:00am-11:00pm
The PA Family Network is offering "Saturday Series" Training Sessions for youth and families. Part 1 of this 2 part series will be offered virtually, on January 13th. This training series is intended for families seeking waiver funding who are new to the system. There is no need to register for this event, participants can access the training via the Zoom Link below!
https://zoom.us/meeting/
"Safety in the Community" January 16, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Safety in the Community Family Learning Opportunity! The PA Family Network is offering virtual, interactive family learning session, focusing on supporting safety in the home, workplace, and community. There is no need to register for this event, participants can access the learning event using the Zoom Link below!
https://zoom.us/meeting/
Empowering Futures Work Based Learning Program
2021-2022 Inaugural Empowering Futures Participants
Want more information?
Contact Hayley Orndorf, Transition Coordinator for more information.
570-893-4900 ext.4454
Monthly Transition Newsletters
Check here each month for Updated Transition Newsletters; the Newsletters are full of transition related information and news for students, families, and district staff!
Family Resources
Have questions about your student's future? Below are links to various resources to help guide and plan for the future!
Agency Resource Guide
Check out this Padlet to find out more information about local agencies and resources. The Padlet was put together by Transition Coordinators in Central Intermediate Unit 10 and is organized by county!
Planning for the Future Checklist
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, in collaboration with other Secondary Transition Initiatives throughout Pennsylvania created and published the Planning for the Future Checklist to be used as a Transition Planning resource for educators, students, and student families.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), provides vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain or maintain employment. OVR offers services for school aged students. Find more information about OVR below!
Transition Discoveries
Transition Discoveries creates and supports new and exciting opportunities for youth (ages 14-25) and their families to learn about making a successful transition from school to adult life. The website is new and offers a tremendous amount of resources and information on Transition for educators, students, and their families!
Benefits Counseling Toolkit
The PA Secondary Transition Community of Practice recently released a Benefits Counseling Toolkit. This toolkit offers students and their families important information on working after high school and also receiving benefits.
For more information, click on the below link to access to toolkit.
