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LESA Special Education Programs
Our Roles in supporting students in Livingston County
Birth – 26
Early On – birth to 3 Elementary classrooms (Voyager) Middle School classroom (Highlander Way) High School classrooms (FC, Howell HS) Pathway Adult Transition
Continuum of Services…..
Pathway ~ students need medical care, have SCI, SXI eligibility
Adult Transition (Snider, Keck) ~ Students need adult support throughout the day, and will long term. Students have MoCi, ASD special education eligibility
Adult Transition (Carter, Prout, Rettino Sturm) Students need limited adult/natural supports
Continuum of Adult services….
Students gain the skills they need to be successful
Students leave when they are ready – regardless of age
Less emphasis on leisure activities Teach the skills, move the activities beyond the campus
Our Vision
• They come to us from the local districts (MiCi, MoCi, ASD eligibility)
• They have participated in LESA programming throughout their educational career
• Move in from surrounding counties.
Our Students…….
• The student is unable to master the rigorous curriculum necessary to earn a diploma
• The student needs basic skills necessary for independence
Eligibility for Transition Services
Adaptive Living skills
Daily Living Skills
Vocational Training
Educational Training
Emphasis on Skills
Community College approach
Students attend when they need to ~ based on their goals
Students transition to adult living when they are ready
Transition Overview
Finished with High School?
What’s next???A job
Community College
MCTI
LESA Transition Services
Community Services (CMH, LETS, MRS, etc.)
Our/Your Goal: Create a seamless transition to a sustainable post school life with
natural supports and community partners
SchoolServices
Less time with school
More time in the community, accessing available partners/services
Community Partners/Services
Safety
Communication
Organization
Relationships
Self-Advocacy
Adult Living
Community Participation
Employment Skills
Areas of Focus
Functional Skill Groups
Tier 1 On campus, significant adult support
Tier 2 Off campus, moderate adult support
Tier 3 Build natural supports, while fading adult
support, MRS involvement
Vocational Training
On campus vocational training: Lacey’s Dog Biscuit company
Meals on Wheels Located at Hartland Educational Center
Tanger Mall Food Court
Creating a resume
Designing a portfolio
Working with MRS to look for paid employment.
Taking a Tae Kwon Do class through community recreation.
Families
LESA Community Partners
AgenciesIt takes
Students