Listen "Preparing for Transitions"
Episode Synopsis
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson is joined by Senior Transition Coordinator, Denise Geiger to discuss transition support and services.
Ashley starts by asking Denise to share a little about herself and her role in the district (00:41). Later, Ashley and Denise have a conversation centered around:
LISD Transition History (02:06)
Parent Questions (05:45)
SELF 18+ Services (06:05)
Supporting Students with Dignity (10:25)
Moving from High School to 18+ Services (12:45)
Post-Secondary Education Accommodations (13:50)
Summary of Performance (17:16)
Employment Accommodations (18:59)
Job Accommodation Network (20:54)
Levels of Independence (21:42)
Ways for Families to Collaborate (21:42)
Resources:
Collaborative Partners Question Form
Special Programs Handbook
Job Accommodation Network (AskJAN.org)
Ashley starts by asking Denise to share a little about herself and her role in the district (00:41). Later, Ashley and Denise have a conversation centered around:
LISD Transition History (02:06)
Parent Questions (05:45)
SELF 18+ Services (06:05)
Supporting Students with Dignity (10:25)
Moving from High School to 18+ Services (12:45)
Post-Secondary Education Accommodations (13:50)
Summary of Performance (17:16)
Employment Accommodations (18:59)
Job Accommodation Network (20:54)
Levels of Independence (21:42)
Ways for Families to Collaborate (21:42)
Resources:
Collaborative Partners Question Form
Special Programs Handbook
Job Accommodation Network (AskJAN.org)
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