Intermediate Years it’s time to:
Age 11/12
- Start a transition plan to high school, including a Grade 8 completion date
Age 13/14
- Find out when there is a transition information session at the high school. Begin to develop a transition plan with the school for my son/daughter (Individual Education Plan (IEP))
- Contact the special education resource teacher at my son/daughter/s school to arrange an appointment to discuss the upcoming transition with the special education department head at the high school
High School Years it’s time to:
Age 15/16
- Establish a high school program completion date in consultation with school staff and ensure it appears on my child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Contact one of the agencies mentioned under Additional Considerations (if not done previously)
- Develop a Transition Plan for my child with school staff and other service providers if appropriate (i.e. Developmental Services Ontario (DSO), Point in Time, Community Living)
Age 17
- Work with the school to review and update the Transition Plan for my son/daughter
- Make sure my son/daughter has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an individual bank account
- Contact one of the agencies mentioned under Additional Considerations (if not done previously)
- Complete the intake with Developmental Services Ontario (1-855-277-2121)
- Complete the application form for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
1-800-565-3554
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/ - Investigate possible post-secondary education options, such as Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) programs at community colleges.
Age 18
- Work with the school to review and update the Transition Plan for my son/daughter
- Contact one of the agencies mentioned under Additional Considerations (if not done previously)
- Update Developmental Services Ontario as to your child’s support needs and service requirements
Age 19
- Review and update the Transition Plan for my son/daughter.
- Finalize post-education arrangements including residence, day programs, and/or post secondary education
- Ensure that arrangements are made for continued access to essential equipment after leaving high school
Additional Considerations:
- Identify a person to assist me and provide support in advocating and applying for adult supports for my son/daughter
- Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for my son/daughter
- Establish a bank account for my son/daughter that can be used throughout high school and post-secondary
- Encourage my child’s involvement in community activities such as cadets, sports, dance, and music
- If you are not already involved, contact:
- Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents Ph (705) 457-5345 and
- Community Living Haliburton Ph (705) 457-2626, for additional information and support