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Arkansas Department of Education Special Education Unit
Part B State Performance Plan
Class: Getting Started training. This training provides attendees with a comprehensive overview
of a Transitions Class. Attendees receive a general scope and sequence of the class as well as
suggestions and a preview of possible materials to use in the classroom. Lesson plans are also
presented to help the class run smoothly and accomplish the goal of improving post-school
outcomes. There is a Q & A time for teachers and a “share” time to gather strategies and ideas
from other teachers teaching a Transitions Class. Statewide trainings are generally offered twice
a year.
Transitions Class - Getting the Job: One “Getting the Job” training was held in 2009-10 with 29
participants representing 14 districts. This training individualizes the classes for the teachers to
help their programs show success and growth. Teachers are provided a workbook and more in-
depth training and tools on how to recruit employers in their geographic areas. The training
focuses on incorporating a community based program if the transition plan indicates that need.
Participant pre- and post-test scores revealed a 76% increase in knowledge and skills as an
outcome of the training.
Local Consults: ATS consultants have provided upon request approximately 83 consults to
districts within their regions. These consults consist of information sharing, file reviews,
classroom set up and general planning for the transition process. Some consultants provide these
consults on a monthly basis to support implementation through ongoing technical assistance.
There have been great results from these consults, including “Transitions Tuesdays,” at one
district. Forrest City High School consists of all teachers teaching Transition Activities that are
on their Transition Plans to help make post-school outcomes a reality. The teachers are given a
conference period daily to plan, make arrangements for field trips, do assessments, and then
instruct on Tuesdays. Their consultant observes one Tuesday a month to ensure they are
meeting the needs of the students’ Transition Plans. The consultant also comes another day a
month for instruction and input based on the previous observations.
CASSP Teams: ATS consultants participated on Child and Adolescent Service System Program
(CASSP) teams serving approximately 38 students.
Transition Orientation Nights for Parents: Approximately ten Transition Orientation Nights for
Parents took place in 2009-10. These events present general information on the transition
process to parents and provide them an opportunity to ask questions and participate in the
assessment process. Many have had agencies attend also to provide information on various
services.
Transition Fairs/Agency Fests: Transition Fairs/Agency Fests are an opportunity for students
and families to learn about area agencies and services they provide. Approximately 12
Transition Fairs/ Agency Fests were held throughout the State. Several more are currently being
planned.
Transition Youth Conference: The annual Youth Conference was held in Hope, AR in Oct. 2009
and another was held in Magnolia, AR. Students with disabilities from 13 school districts of that
Co-op area attended. Training has been developed for others to learn how to hold these
throughout the state.
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