Agency Linkages

Through the partnership with adult agencies, school districts can create an opportunity to provide students and parents with resources and an opportunity to connect as they move from school to the adult world.

Transition Services are designed to be a results-oriented process that facilitates the movement from school to postsecondary living activities. These services include adult services when appropriate.
To help students make these connections, school staff must be knowledgeable about the services and policies of community agencies.
Individual student needs drive the decision of which agency personnel to invite and when.

Recommendations

These recommendations should assist with the identification and coordination of services with agencies outside the school district.

Agencies must be invited to the IEP meeting if committing the agency to providing funds or services.
Obtain permission from the parent or adult student before inviting agency personnel. (Required!)
Invite the agency personnel well in advance of the meeting date.
Indicate what their role will be in the meeting (informational, activity based, eligibility application, etc.).
Include the agency person in the conversation especially when discussing post-school goals.

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