CLEE - Self-Determination and Transition
TN-Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND | |||
Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
Contact | Aaron Kohring, MS | ||
[email protected] | |||
Phone | 865-974-4109 | ||
Project Description | |||
Last updated by ZD per MJ edits 9/11/17 - CLEE Transition and Self-Determination Project Description Objective II.G. Promote best practices in transition and self-determination to at least 22 school districts and 700 teachers and parents per year. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CLEE: CLEE staff can assist students, teachers and school systems by providing: Training for teachers on using the Self- Advocacy and Self-Determination curriculum Training for teachers on writing Instructionally Appropriate IEPs Start up and follow up technical assistance by phone, email, or on-site Follow up sessions to report outcomes Other transition assistance targeted to the needs of individual schools EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS: Teachers receiving instruction set up classroom instruction using the Self-Advocacy curriculum Teachers conduct classes within a 9 week period Teachers setup a co-teaching experience with the school Teachers report data to CLEE from Pre and Post-tests for each student as well as the overall outcomes/opinions of the curriculum/course SELF-ADVOCACY CURRICULUM TRAINING: Basic training that qualifies teacher and other school personnel to use the curriculum. Intensive coaching with students by CLEE trainers Direct assistance to students upon requests All services are provided free of charge Self-Determination and Transition Activities Classification Awareness: Presentations at conferences Career Fairs and Transition Fairs Emailing information about services or trainings Self-Determination - Transition Flyers and brochures Visits to schools to meet with teachers or administrators to discuss training Marketing activities Training: Actual training to teachers on the Self-Advocacy Instructors Manual or how to write Instructionally Appropriate Transition IEPs in accordance with Indicator 13. Technical Assistance: Any contact with professionals that have been trained. Examples include questions about the curriculum, planning, additional resources and questions about new policies. Technical Assistance can be performed via email, phone or on-site. Intensive Coaching: Performing Direct Model/Demonstration of Services Use of the Self-Advocacy Instructors Manual (also referred to as curriculum) Transition planning directly with the students |