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Students In Transition From School To Work

  Students within two years of graduation or exit from the school system with a defined disability, who will need further assistance after graduation in order to maintain employment in the adult community is a transition student. 

How does a transitioning youth get started?
 Although it is primarily the school district’s responsibility to refer a student to DVRS, at any time the student, parent or any school representative (case manager, counselor, child study team member) may call the nearest local DVRS office to speak to a rehabilitation counselor.  Each school has an assigned rehabilitation counselor who works with that school’s students. 

Click here for more DVRS Myths and Facts (Information guide for students and parents). more
Guidelines For School Personnel
A detailed guide for school personnel about the DVRS process in relation to transition students. more
When should we call?
 Beginning at age 14, students with a transition plan may receive help from DVRS counselors.  Counselors can review vocational and medical assessments’ and  provide technical consultation.
When does the student actually start working with a rehabilitation counselor?
A student may apply to DVRS within two years of the anticipated graduation.  The rehabilitation counselor will meet with the student and evaluate eligibility for DVRS. 

 
What happens next?
The student and the rehabilitation counselor will continue to meet and work on the plans in the transition part of the Individual Education Program (IEP) or guidance plan.  When the student is ready, the rehabilitation counselor and the student will develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

This plan describes the services the student and the rehabilitation counselor believe are necessary to get and keep a job.  The counselor will continue working with the individual until the person has found – and demonstrated the ability to keep – a job. 




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