Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-240

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 612:10-7-240 - Overview of transition from school to work services

(a) Transition services is a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that promotes movement from the public schools to post-school activities. Transition services represent the next set of services on the continuum of VR services available to eligible individuals. Transition services, for eligible students with disabilities, provide for further development and pursuit of career interests with postsecondary education, vocational training, job search, job placement, job retention, job follow-up, and job follow along. The transition process is outcome based, leading to post-secondary education, vocational training, competitive integrated employment (including supplemental employment services and supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, and/or community participation consistent with the informed choice of the individual.

(b) The Transition from School to Work Program is implemented through a cooperative agreement between DRS and each participating local secondary school district, private school, charter school, home school organization and Career and Technology Education Center, through an MOU with the State Department of Education. The Transition Coordinator in DRS State Office acts as the liaison with the State Department of Education, and provides statewide coordination and technical assistance for the Transition from School to Work Program.

(c) Transition services must be based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's preferences and interests. Transition planning will include, to the extent needed, services in the areas of:

(1) instruction;

(2) community experiences;

(3) development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, including job skill training available through vocational-technical schools;

(4) if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and a functional vocational evaluation;

(5) that promotes or facilitates the achievement of the employment outcome identified in the student's or youth's individualized plan for employment; and

(6) that includes outreach to and engagement of the parents, or, as appropriate, the representative of such a student or youth with a disability or other needs specific to the individual.

(7) supported employment services, 34 CFR 361.5 (c) (54) (iii-v) and supplemental employment services.

(d) The Transition from School to Work Program is based upon effective and cooperative working relationships between the Special Education Section of the State Department of Education, the Department of Rehabilitation Services, and the Local Educational Agency. Each agency retains responsibility for providing or purchasing any transition service that the agency would otherwise provide to students with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria of that agency.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-240

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 22, August 1, 2019, eff. 8/11/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 8/26/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 8/11/2024