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Maryland Seamless Transition Collaborative

Where We've Been

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Maryland Seamless Transition Collaborative

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    2. Where We’ve Been…. Philosophical Shift Internal Support Collaboration Reducing Barriers Systems Change

    3. Key Components Individualized, student-driven transition planning and services Family support and participation Individualized work experiences during school

    4. Key Components Interagency braided resources Paid employment experience and linkages to community service provider or postsecondary education State and local system changes

    5. Technical Assistance Features Youth Empowerment & Self-Determination Work-based Experiences & Job Development Family Supports

    6. Technical Assistance Features Connecting Activities/System Linkages Social & Health Linkages Benefits Management

    7. Student Services Flow Chart

    8. Expected Project Outcomes Approximately 400 students directly supported to achieve employment and seamless transition to post-school employment and/or postsecondary education.

    9. Expected Project Outcomes Systemic changes in policy, procedures, and practices needed to sustain and expand the seamless transition process across systems.

    10. Student Outcomes More self-determined More informed Services received from DORS counselors that are coordinated with student’s ITP Linked to postsecondary education or community rehabilitation provider

    11. Student Outcomes Paid employment Linked to the developmental disabilities or mental health systems Necessary assistive technology Aware of Client Assistance Program resources

    12. Additional Collaborative Outcomes Model implemented in up to eight school districts Training and technical assistance Families involved in students transition Online training and resources delivered that feature practical application strategies

    13. Additional Collaborative Outcomes Annual training events Project evaluated, including impact on Project findings and activities disseminated

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    15. Questions/Concerns?

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