The term “transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a student designed within an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. The coordinated set of activities shall be based upon the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s preferences and interests, and shall include instruction, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-secondary adult living objectives, and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.”

What is Transition Planning?
Transition planning is an essential part of the individual education planning process. Transition planning involves students, their families, educators, and community service providers in a unified effort to assist students in successful preparation for their adult lives.

Transition planning for high school students with disabilities is a focus on the future that brings about successful post-secondary experiences, employment, and independent living within the community after high school. Simply put, transition refers to the passage from secondary education to adult life.

The Schuylkill County Transition Council (SCTC)
The Schuylkill County Transition Council (SCTC) meets quarterly to promote effective transition for students with disabilities in Schuylkill County. The council is comprised of parents, agencies, district transition coordinators, business representatives, and educators. The SCTC shares information from the State Interagency Advisory Council on Transition.

• Schuylkill County Transition Council (SCTC) Meeting Dates 21-22
• Schuylkill County Human Services Directory (Provided by Schuylkill Community Action)
• Schuylkill County Transition Directory
• Schuylkill County Transition Handbook-Parent Edition (Online Version)
• Transition Resource Directory (Updates Coming Soon)

Parents Sessions: 
2021 Parent Sessions Flyer (Post Secondary Choices)
2022 Parent Sessions Flyer (Post Secondary Choices)

Parent Session Resources:
September 7, 2021 - Overview of OVR Presentation

October 12, 2021 - Tips for Completing an OVR Application & Entitlement vs. Eligibility
      - OVR Pre-application Presentation
      - Online Pre-Application Instructions 
      - Entitlement vs. Eligibilty Presentation

November 9, 2021 - Financial Aid & Scholarships for College-Bound Students 
      - Scholarships Presentation
      - Financial Aid Presentation
      - Missed the session...No worries - we recorded it! (Recorded Session)

December 14, 2021 - Benefits Counseling and Waiver Services
      - Working Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program Presentation
      - Benefits Counseling Fact Sheet
      - Preventing Overpayments Fact Sheet
      - Debunking the Three Myths about Disability Benefits and Work Fact Sheet
      - Social Security Consent for Release of Information Form
      - DRP: Disability Rights PA - Benefits Planning Query Information
      - DRP: Disability Rights PA - WIPA Intake Form

January 11, 2022 - Getting Ready for Summer Employment
      - OVR Presentation
      - Are You Ready for Work Checklist
      - Youth Program at CareerLink
      - What's Next Youth 14-24 - Careerlink
      - Youth Program Pamphlet - Careerlink 

January 25, 2022 - SSI Age 18 Redetermination
      - Understanding the SSI Age 18 Redetermination Process Presentation
      - Redetermination Administration Questionnaire Form (SSA-5666)
      - Redetermination Teacher Questionnaire Form (SSA-5665-BK)
      - Authorization to Disclose Information Form (SSA-827)
      - Survivorship Form (SSA-3367-F4) 
      - Disability Report Form (SSA-3368-BK) 
      - Missed the session...No worries - we recorded it! (Recorded Session)
        The passcode to access the recording is z#B#3^7J.

Past Parent Session Resources Link

Agency Information

Resources:

• 2021 Transition Financial Responsibility Sessions
• Big Future College Board
• Casey Life Skills
• College Funding for Students with Disabilities 
• For Parents: Options After High School for Youth with Disabilities (With Captioning)
• For Students: Life After High School for Youth with Disabilities (With Captioning)
• Going to College: A Resource for Teens with Disabilities
• Grants for Students with Disabilities
• Holland Code Assessment
• National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
• Navigating College Handbook (For current and future Autisitic College Students)
  
• NextStep Transition Resource Fair
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Services Handbook
• O*NET OnLine
• PAsmart - Working and Training in PA
• Pennsylvania Career Guide
• Pennsylvania CareerZone
• Pennsylvania Secondary Transition
• Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide
• QuickBook of Transition Assessments
• Statewide Transition Directory
• ThinkCollege.net
• Transition Discoveries
• Transition Health Care Checklist: Transition to Adult Living in Pennsylvania
• Transition Resources for Brain Injury Sufferers
• Works for Me - Pennsylvania: Transitioning Youth