Transition Information
High Incidence Disabilities
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
CCIU Virtual Transition Fair
Link to PASD Transition Event Calendar for more information
Registration: https://www.cciu.org//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=156
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021, 06:00 PM
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CCIU Virtual Transition Fair
Link to PASD Transition Event Calendar for more information
Registration: https://www.cciu.org//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=156
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Chester County Virtual College Fair
Link to CCIU Website for the college fair
Between 5 and 6 pm, representatives will be speaking specifically about accommodations and supports at the college level.
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021, 05:00 PM
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Resources
Pat Bergmaier, CFP®, ChSNC™, RICP®
Pat Bergmaier, CFP®, ChSNC™, RICP® shared his October Newsletter with potentially beneficial workshops for caregivers in the coming weeks. The Newsletter can be found here.
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