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This training was developed by the Project 10: Transition Education Network, a special project funded by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), Part B.
Project 10: Transition Education Network
Update Regional Institutes
February 2019
Project 10: Transition Education Network
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Since spring, 2009, Project 10 has served as Florida’s statewide discretionary project supporting the secondary transition of youth with disabilities.
Funded by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student
Services (BEESS), within the Florida Department of Education. Serves as a collaborative partner with other state agencies,
discretionary projects, non-profit organizations and families that provide secondary transition services for students with disabilities.
Mission
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The mission of Project 10 is to assist Florida school districts and relevant stakeholders in building capacity to provide effective secondary transition services to students with disabilities.
To improve post-school academic, employment, independent
living and community participation outcomes.
To provide professional development, technical assistance and resources to middle/high school district personnel serving students with disabilities.
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Regional Transition Representatives: Yellow: Tury Lewis (1) Orange: Carly Detlefsen (2) Green: Franklin Coker (3) Blue: Federico Valadez (4) Purple: Lisa Friedman-Chavez (5) Statewide DJJ Representative: Carla Greene
Florida District Map
Initiatives
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Project 10 has partnered to support to the Project SEARCH initiatives within Florida
Interagency Collaboration Project 10 provides
technical assistance and funding to support Interagency Council development and growth. 33 Project 10 CONNECT mini-grants
awarded in 2017-18 30 Project 10 CONNECT mini-grants
awarded in 2018-19
• Regional Institutes invitations • Support of Transition Contacts Meeting and VISIONS
Transition Planning Institute • Support of transition interagency councils • Engagement with statewide initiatives and activities • Provide training and technical assistance based on
district performance; assist districts in using data well and developing action plans to address needs
• Online transition courses • Access to resources on the Project 10 website • Access to topical briefs • Disseminate information on events and resources
related to transition and postsecondary education • Support the development and sustainability of best
practice implementation (e.g., Early Warning Systems [EWS], extended transition programs, Project SEARCH, inclusive postsecondary programs, School-based Enterprise, etc.)
Project 10 Tiers of Support
Tier 3
Tier 2
Tier 1 Tier 1 Supports: Available to all Districts
• Funding support for interagency councils (CONNECT Mini-Grants), if available after districts in Tier 3 have applied
• Offer training and technical assistance based on district performance; assist districts in using data well and developing action plans to address needs
• Prioritize District Support Summary meetings • Targeted invitations to Regional Institutes and other
transition-related events • RTR participation in cross-project/Regional Discretionary
Project Meetings to consider the needs of districts in Tier 2
• Disseminate transition-related products based on need • Provide intensive support for the development and
sustainability of best practice implementation (e.g., Early Warning Systems [EWS], extended transition programs, Project SEARCH, inclusive postsecondary programs, School-based Enterprise, etc.)
Tier 2 Supports: Available to Districts in Tier 2 and 3
Project 10 Tiers of Support
Tier 3
Tier 1
Tier 2
• Tier 3 Support Mini-Grant (travel support to VISIONS)
• Prioritized funding support for interagency councils (CONNECT Mini-Grants)
• Prioritize training and technical assistance based on district performance; assist districts in using data well and developing action plans to address needs
• Monthly review of services provided to districts in this tier paired with next steps tailored to district-specific needs
• Prioritize District Support Summary meetings • Targeted invitations to Regional Institutes and other
transition-related events • RTRs serve on Check & Connect implementation teams • RTR participation in cross-project/Regional Discretionary
Project Meetings to focus on/advocate for districts in Tier 3
• Disseminate transition-related products based on need • Provide more intensive support for the development and
sustainability of best practice implementation
Tier 3 Supports: Available to Districts in Tier 3
Project 10 Tiers of Support
Tier 2
Tier 1
Tier 3
New Resources New Products!
The Family Guide to Secondary Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
School-Based Enterprise Development: Planning, Implementing and Evaluating
Community-Based Instruction: An Instructional Strategy
Student Engagement Best Practices Checklist
Transition Roadmap – Now available in Spanish & Haitian Creole
New and Updated Trainings! Transition Basics: Train-the-Trainer (New) Community-Based Instruction (Updated) School-Based Enterprise Development (Updated) Introduction to Successful Grant-Writing (Updated)
Coming soon! Updated and Revised Standing Up for Me Curriculum
and Training
Topical Briefs
Training on Request
http://project10.info/DPage.php?ID=319#NS105
www.fl-pda.org 1. Graduation
Requirements 2. Job Development for
SWD 3. Transition Online Course 4. Using Data to Increase
Graduation Success/Early Warning System (EWS)
Online Courses Available
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA)
University of Central Florida
www.fcsua.org
FCIHE & FCSUA
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education (FCIHE)
www.fcihe.com
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education:
Resources & Update
Project 10 Regional Meetings February, 2019
HEOA, 2008 -TPSID Grants Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
• Funded by the Higher Education Act of 2008 • Provide grants to institutions of higher
education (IHEs) ** • Enable IHEs to create or expand inclusive postsecondary
education (IPSE) for students with intellectual disabilities.
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FSCJ/ Achieve
USFSP
UCF: Inclusive Education
Services
FIU: LIFE &
PLUS
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Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education (FCIHE) - Transition & Postsecondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Model Demonstration Site - Objectives 2015-2020
Expansion: Expand and enhance inclusive postsecondary education programs (including dual/concurrent enrollment) through
▪ Technical Assistance to IHEs and K-12 ▪ Mini-Grants ▪ Annual Hartwick Symposium Series ▪ Accessible information – www.FCIHE.com
Meaningful Credentials: Facilitate alignment of credentialing and curriculum among the institutions
Research: Develop and disseminate a core of meaningful research
• serve students with intellectual disabilities
• academic and social inclusion with individual supports and services
• person-centered-planning (PCP)
• meaningful credentials
• gainful employment
• sustainability
• partnerships with local education agencies
HEOA: Comprehensive Transition Program Guidelines Inclusive Postsecondary Education
FCIHE is Tasked with Providing Technical
Assistance, Funding, & Information Dissemination to:
Florida’s Institutes of Higher Education: Career & Technical Colleges
Community & State colleges Universities
School Districts: Secondary Postsecondary
1.2018
Self-Advocates & Family Focus Symposium
Attendees: Self-Advocates, Support Staff, and Families Registration: www.FCIHE.com Date: February 20, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Brandon, FL
We want to hear from you!
What topics/sessions would you like to see
addressed?
Universities
Career Technical Colleges
State Colleges
Florida Keys CC Tallahassee CC Florida SC Jax Santa Fe C Pensacola SC Indian River SC
FPTC
Robert Morgan TC
McFatter TC
IPSEs by Institution Type FAU FIU UCF UNF
www.FCIHE.com
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Contact Information
Adam Meyer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Kathleen Becht, Ph.D., Director Ilisa Patterson, Office Assistant: 407-823-1098
UCF: [email protected] & [email protected]
USFSP: Danielle Roberts-Dahm, [email protected] Jordan Knab, [email protected]
FIU: Nicole Attong, [email protected] FSCJ: Denise Giarrusso, [email protected]
Explore: www.FCIHE.com
Contact us: [email protected]
Additional Resources: FCSUA.com - ThinkCollege.net 1.2018
Upcoming Events
April 10-12, 2019 Renaissance World Golf Villages
St. Augustine, FL
Registration and Hotel Information now available at
http://floridadcdt.org
2019 VISIONS Conference and
Transition Contacts Meeting
May 1-3, 2019 Omni Resort, ChampionsGate, FL Registration is now open!
2nd Annual Making Wellness a Priority: Healthy Minds and Healthy Futures
Questions and Thank You Questions, concerns, or recommendations? Thank you for your attendance and input today!
Presenter Contact Information
Jordan T. Knab, Ed.S. L. Danie Roberts-Dahm, Ph.D. Project 10: Transition Education Network
Principal Investigator (PI) / Co-Director
Co-Director
[email protected] [email protected] (813) 361-1076 (727) 873-4654