Special Education
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Susan Darlington, Transition Coordinator
Forsyth County Schools
1120 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2461 ext. 202327
sdarlington@forsyth.k12.ga.us2014-15 Transition Workshops and Seminars DATE LOCATION TIME WORKSHOP 8/28/14 Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM TBA 9/25/14 Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM Project LIFE This presentation is for future interns, parents and educators who want to know what Project LIFE is about, the goals and services offered.
Question and Answer document from presentation
Powerpoint Presentation10/23/14 Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM Family Supports and Adult Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Click here for notes from the 2013 Presentation
Representatives from AVITA Community Partners will speak about the services that might be available for your son and/or daughter as well as financial supports. Find out what is happening with the Waiver in GA and how the adult service portion utilizes the waiver to support adults with disabilities within our community.2/26/15Rescheduled for April 30th due to the winter weather.Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM Guardianship and Conservatorship: Mark Biernath, Attorney at Law returns to speak about the application process and how your decisions now - could affect decisions later in life. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and unbiased suggestions and helpful hints.
Follow Up Notes from 2013 presentation:
Mark provides an arrange of informational handouts and videos on his website. Much of the presentation heard here, can also be found at www.biernathlaw.com (click on guardianship).1/29/15
BOE 6 PM to 8 PM Financial Planning:
Speak with the Special Needs Financial Dept of MetLife and hear how families can best plan for their child’s financial future. Understand how income (gifts, donations, earnings and inheritance) can affect one’s benefits status. This is strictly information with no obligation on parents to use their services in the future.3/26/15 Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM Preparing for the Post-Secondary Education Inclusion Programs:
More information coming soon.5/7/15 Room 380 BOE Bldg 6 PM to 8 PM Vocational Rehabilitation More information coming soon. 3/5/15 BOE 10:30 AM to
12:00 PMMock Interviews for Students in HS Access Courses Transition Focused Websites Please contact Susan Darlington (contact listed above) if there is an insufficient link. Developmental Disabilities
Katie Becket Waiver Packet (only for those declined for Medicaid and under age 18)
One Stop Site and Contact for Resources and Supports
Dev. Disability Waiver Application
Now and Comp Waiver Reference Booklet
Now and Comp Waiver Services - quick look
Region I Contact Information for Intake and Evaluation
3 Step Guide: Applying for the Waiver
Understanding the Medicaid Waiver-Manual
Medicaid Services- Brief Overview
Guardianship and Estate Planning
Guardianship Resources and Q&A
Community Services with GA Waiver
Applying For SSI and Other Questions
Age 18 and SSI Redetermination
Social Security and Disability Benefits
Family and Individual Supports and Programs through Focus Georgia
Parent Resources and Support Groups
Helpful Websites and Resources
Telephone Tips for Accessing Resources
Think College - College programs for individuals with developmental disabilities
Self Advocacy
Staying in Charge of your Health
Charting the Future through your IEP
Using the IEP to practice self-advocacy
Self-advocacy and determination skills for individuals with mental disabilities
Career Survey, Interests and Clusters
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Students interested in seeking VR services can contact their case manager or the Forsyth County Transition Coordinator. The Release of information must also be signed by the parent of anyone under the age of 18.
Preparing for Postsecondary Training/Work
Visually Impaired and Career Options
Local Resources/Contacts
Transition Services in FCSS
Summary of Performance - To be completed during the students last year of high school
Summary of Suggested Transition Activities - For students preparing for college or tech school
Summary of Suggested Transition Activities - For students in Access Courses
Georgia Career Pathway Chart: Course of Study
Community Based (Vocational) Instruction
Project L.I.F.E. (ages 18-22) and L.I.F.E. II See Vocational Rehabilitation below
Transition Planning and Assessments
Elementary Transition Plan - checklist
Middle School Transition Plan - checklist
High School Transition Plan - checklist
Top 10 Tips for HS Students Transition
Timeline Preference Inventory for Children
Preference Inventory for Students with
GA 411 - College and Career Inventories
College Preparation
www.disabilityfriendlycolleges.com
Colleges that do not require SAT/ACT
SAT, PSAT and AP Accommodations
GA Regents Testing and Disability Services
Tech School and Accommodations
Contact Information for Tech School Disability Service Coordinators
College Funding Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Virginia College Quest: a website designed to assist high school
Questions to Consider when thinking about College
Making the Transition from HS to College
High Functioning Autism - a Professor's Point of View
Top 10 Colleges for Students with Autism - By onlinecollege.com