Course of Study
Course of study is a multi-year description of coursework to achieve the student’s desired post-school goals from the student’s current to anticipated exit year (Storms, O’Leary, & Williams, 2000).
Essential Elements (adopted from Next Steps New Hampshire)
- The Courses of Study is a multi-year description of coursework from the student’s current to anticipated exit year that is designed to help achieve the student’s desired post-school goal(s).
- The Courses of Study must align with the postsecondary goals.
- Courses of Study must be reviewed annually to ensure courses were passed, the student did not drop a course, or to note if the student was not given access to a course.
- Review the Courses of Study to ensure it:
- Reflects an educational program and plan that specifies all courses and educational experiences from the first IEP to be in effect when the student turns 14, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP team.
- Reflects a plan that will help the student achieve his or her desired measurable postsecondary goals and make a successful transition to post-school adult life.
- Reflects multiple years of specific classes and educational experiences, not just one year.
- Courses of Study: List specific courses by title, as they would appear in a program of studies/on a transcript, for each year. Include core courses required for graduation as well as electives, internships, and any other credit-bearing opportunities that directly support the student’s postsecondary goals.
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YOUTH HANGOUT OPPRTUNTIES: Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN)
CALLING ALL YOUTH!!!
Join the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) for fun and games at 7:00 p.m. on:
Thursday, May 12, 2022
and/or
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Autism Acceptance Month!
4/4 - Self-Advocate Panel
4/11 - Families Panel
4/18 - Educators Panel
All events run from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
PA SECONDARY TRANSITION EVENTS CALENDAR
WESTERN REGION
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 (IU1): Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties
Chris Bokulich
With over 8 years of transition experience, Chris proudly serves Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. Chris is certified in the Discovery Process
Get in Touch with Name:
Email: chris.bokulich@iu1.org
Phone: 724-938-3241 ext. 716
Western Region
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 2 (IU2): Pittsburgh Public Schools
Crystal Evans
Crystal brings over 14 years of transition TAC experience to the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Prior to being employed at Pittsburgh Public, she worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for Pittsburgh Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. She works on trainings and technical assistance specific to transition compliance, transition outcomes, and transition programming.
Get in Touch with Crystal:
Email:cevans1@pghschools.org
Phone: 412-529-3143
Central Region
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT 12 (LIU12): Adams, Franklin, and York Counties
Melinda Krebs
Melinda has been serving in the role of transition TAC since 2012, helping to create a continuum of Career Development Opportunities and Independent Living Skills training to assist in preparing students with disabilities in transitioning to a productive and meaningful adult life. IU12 also offers a variety of transition supports and resources for families and schools.
Get in Touch with Melinda:
Email: makrebs@iu12.org
Phone: (717) 624-6555
Melissa Ann Pero
New to the transition initiative, but not to training and technical assistance, Melissa Ann brings a general education perspective to the team! She's excited to be trained as a trainer in Transition Discoveries and has embraced all things transition!
Get in Touch with Melinda:
Email: mapero@iu12.org
Phone: 717-624-4616
Twitter: @melannpero
Eastern Region
COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20 (CIU20): COUNTIES
Serving 13 school districts and 3 career and technical centers in Northampton, Monroe, and Pike Counties, CIU20 provides direct and indirect services to 79,000 public school children; 9,000 non-public school children; and 7,000 professional staff.
Jennifer Jones-Bauer
Jennifer brings over 17 years of experience with training and consultation around secondary transition. Her efforts focus extensively in transition compliance. She is also a trainer for Transition Discoveries.
Get in Touch with Jennifer:
Email: jjonesbaur@ciu20.org
Phone: 610-515-6456
Courtney Fenner
New to the transition initiative, Courtney brings 6 years of training and consultation experience in the area of inclusive practices. She has collaborated on professional development around Secondary Transition for IEP writing and supports Pathways to Graduation in the area of SIM credentialing.
Get in Touch with Courtney:
Email: cfenner@ciu20.org
Phone: 610-515-6456
Bianca McGrath
Also new to the transition initiative, Bianca brings 1.5 years of training and consultation experience in the area of inclusive practices. She supports Pathways to Graduation in the area of Transition and is a trainer for Transition Discoveries.
Get in Touch with Courtney:
Email: bmcgrath@ciu20.org
Phone: 610-515-6456
This newsletter is brought to you by: The Pennsylvania Community on Transition
The Pennsylvania Community on Transition is a group of various stakeholders from across Pennsylvania who work collaboratively to ensure appropriate transition outcomes for Pennsylvania youth and young adults.
The Pennsylvania Community on Transition is a state leadership team consisting of representative from: the State Departments of Education, Health, Labor and Industry, and Human Services; Various Serving Agencies, Young Adults, Parent Organizations, Advocates, Higher Education, and Employers.
The shared vision and common goals of the Pennsylvania Community on Transition is achieved when all PA youth and young adults with disabilities:
- Successfully transition to the role of productive and participating adult citizens
- Are empowered to recognize their talents, strengths, and voice
- Have equal access to resources that will promote their full participation in the communities of their choice.
