Year 10 Preparing, planning and connecting

The following is a list of suggested activities and actions that young people, parents/carers, teachers and others may wish to consider when planning for the future.

The young person's individual needs and circumstances - interests, preferences, aspirations, strengths and capabilities - will determine the appropriateness and timing of activities and actions.

The checklist can also help identify who should be part of the Transition Planning Team.

Suggested steps

In Year 10, the school continues to co-ordinate the transition planning process.

The Transition Planning Team supports the young person in developing their transition plan and then continues to review and update the plan.

The school can be supported by:

• Learning support coordinator/ student services teacher
• Senior staff at the school
• District-based visiting teachers
• Statewide Specialist Services visiting teacher

Others who can help (where appropriate and as needed):

• Learning support coordinator/ student services teacher
• Learning area teachers
• Participation coordinator
• Independent advocate
• Interpreter
• Translator
• Therapists
• Service provider personnel
• Careers coordinator
• National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO)
• Disability Employment Services or Business Services personnel

Activities to increase awareness of post school options

• Visiting and participating in, over an extended period of time, possible future environments such as education/training, recreation and leisure opportunities
• Participating in information and familiarisation events such as Career Expos, Alternatives to Employment (ATE) Expos, TAFE/Uni Open Days
• Gathering information about possible education providers, courses and programs

Apply for services (if eligible)

• Service coordination through Disability Services Commission
• Disability Support Pension by contacting Centrelink staff.

Learning experiences

Young person continues to engage in rich learning experiences at school, home and in the community to support their post-school goals and options including:

• Workplace learning
• Vocational education and training (VET)
• Developing life-skills and self-determination skills
• Increased self-awareness and
• Continuing to develop their transition portfolio.

The young person can get help from:

• Learning area teachers
• Learning support coordinators/ students services teacher

Your Sincerely

James Adler

Associate Principal, Special Need Education