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d. 2. B. Transition Planning by Personnel of the Designated State Agency and Educational Agency That Facilitates the Development and Implementation of Their Individualized Education Programs;

Current Narrative:

Delaware has a long history of collaboration between DVR and Education. The DVR Transition Coordinator works closely with the DOE Education Associate to facilitate meetings, develop training, and plan for transition services statewide. There are many opportunities for DVR to interact with DOE and LEAs/Charters whether through meetings, training, email or phone calls. In addition, DVR often participates in outreach events through the schools and other state agencies to insure students and families are familiar with a variety of transition related services and resources including pre—employment transition services for potentially eligible transition students who have IEPs and 504 plans. Regular communication is encouraged and supported to insure proper outreach and connection to services that are critical to the successful transition of students with disabilities. The cooperative agreement insures DVR is part of the School Transition Team and provides all entities with regular opportunities to share information and provide technical assistance and outreach to students and support students with their post—school goals. Due to the structure of the DVR transition program in which VR Counselors are assigned to schools, and in order to insure timely eligibility determinations and development of individualized plans for employment, there is regular interaction between DVR, transition students, and school personnel. DVR Transition Counselors work with the students, primarily in the schools, to develop their Individualized Plan for Employment and plan for services related to their post—high school employment goals and to provide students with career exploration and vocational counseling and guidance, including Pre—Employment Transition Services. Counselors have, at minimum, monthly meetings with students at the schools; they attend IEP meetings (in-person, by phone or by providing information to be shared) and have regular opportunities to communicate with school personnel. DVR Transition Counselors participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to explain services and make recommendations to assist the student, family and school staff with transition planning and career preparation. School personnel assist Counselors with obtaining space within the school and accessing students during the school day. Information is easily shared among all the parties and allows for everyone involved to be aware of and supporting the student’s plan and goals.