Transition Information
High Incidence Disabilities
3 November 2021
Survey Opportunity: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University and the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council is collecting information from Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their family members to help the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) address the needs of students and youth with disabilities, and their families, and plan quality services that support competitive employment.
Please complete the survey by November 30th.
The survey is anonymous and voluntary. It will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Students/youth can win 1 of 20 $20 gift cards. Family members can win 1 of 3 $20 gift cards.
Career Research - Start the Conversation Here
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
An Early Reach Coordinator from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) meets with PAHS students approximately once every month and a half to provide instruction on transition related concepts to students with IEPs. These sessions address students across the spectrum of disabilities and focus on skills related to employment, post-secondary education and training, and independent living skills.
For this year, we are planning one in person session from 9 am-12 pm with four sessions of the same presentation and then Zoom sessions for the remainder of the year. By doing the Zoom sessions, we will be able to service more students since we will not be limited on room capacity or class period restrictions.
Please, complete the following form to provide input as to whether you would like for your student to attend these sessions. Parent Input Form
An OVR Waiver will need to be submitted for your student to participate in the sessions. You will find the English version here and the Spanish version here. This can be printed and sent into your student's caseload teachers. Caseload teachers also have hard copies of these to send home if needed.
Upcoming Events
Project Search Open House - In Person or Virtual
Join us for our annual Project SEARCH Open House for students in Montgomery and Chester Counties. This event is perfect for individuals, families, and educators who want to learn more about the program and how to apply. The event is also open to local businesses who are interested in diversity hiring and supported employment.
This event will highlight information about the Project SEARCH model and our current program, including the application process for '22-'23 Program Year. We will also hear first hand from our current interns about their Project SEARCH experience.
This will be a hybrid event. You are welcome to attend in person at Phoenixville Hospital, or a link will be sent to registrants before the event. The event recording will also be archived and available on KenCrest's Youtube Channel. If attending in person you will be asked to wear a mask.
Questions can be sent to Alli Smale asmale@kencrest.org See you at the open house!
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 06:00 PM
826 Main Street, MOB II, Room 200-A, Phoenixville, PA, USA
High Incidence Transition Coordinator
Michelle Rusanovschi
I currently hold teaching certifications in the areas of Special Education, Secondary English, Reading Specialist, Middle School Mathematics, Middle School English, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education. In addition, I hold an administrative certificate as a Supervisor of Special Education.
I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Education from Temple University and my Master's of Education in the area of Reading from West Chester University. I have also earned certifications through Penn State.
At the high school, I predominantly teach reading courses, such as Read 180, Wilson, and SRA Corrective Reading. I also serve as one of the special education Transition Counselors.
Teaching is who I am. I could not see myself doing anything else. Each day I do my best to work with students and parents to help the student be successful. I believe that communication between the student, teachers, and parents is essential to a student's success.
Email: rusanovschim@pasd.com
Website: https://www.pasd.com/academics/special_education/transition_to_postsecondary
Location: 120 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: 484-927-5075