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| Name: |
Penny Haser |
| Email: |
PHaser@cvccworks.com |
| Phone: |
440-746-8213 |
| Fax: |
440-838-8929 |
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Ms. Haser is a Transition Coordinator at CVCC and has been employed at CVCC for more than ten years. She was named the Special Educator of the Year in 2011 by the OACTE SND (Ohio Association of Career and Technical Education Special Needs Division) and was also named The Summit County Case Manager of the Year in 1993 by NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). Ms. Haser is an active member of the Summit County WIA Youth Workforce Council and served on the State WIA Youth Workforce Council from 2002-2004. She is a volunteer coach for The Summit County Women's Special Olympics Basketball Team. She was also in the inaugural group inducted into her high school sports hall of fame in 2008 for basketball honors.
Below are several resources that will assist you and your child through the transition process during their high school years. Please click on the red link for more information.
Transition planning is mandated in the Individual with Education Act (IDEA). The transition planning requirements in IDEA, which include development of an individual transition plan, ensures the planning is initiated in middle school and continued through high school. Transition planning and services focus on a coordinated set of student centered activities designed to facilitate the students movement from school to post school activities, including postsecondary education. It is a collaborative effort and a responsibility shared by the student, parents, school personnel, and post-secondary personnel.
"Transition Questionnaire" A set of questions to be completed by both student and parent together intended to assist the school in providing transition services for your son/daughter. Please take the time to print out and complete this Parent/Student Transition Questionnaire. Areas listed will be discussed at the upcoming Individualized Transition Planning (ITP) Meeting/Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) Meeting.
"Summit County Transition Resource Group" A group of professionals that provide transition services to students throughout Summit County. This link will also give you access to BVR ( Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation), Board of DD (Developmental Disabilities), SSA (Social Security Administration), parent mentors, Metro (SCAT) Transportation, Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, and other Summit County Programs.
This web site will provide information in video (webcasts) format about:
* Guardianship
* Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers
* Medicaid and Acuity Assessment
* BVR (Ohio Rehabilitation Commission)
* SSI Benefits
* Transition to College
* Disability Services at colleges
* information (calendar) about activities in the area
* workshops for parents
"Next Step" Akron, Ohio
A unique resource center seeking to engage youth in the Summit County area to provide workforce development, educational services, job connections, and possible summer opportunities.
Ohio requirements for youth employment.
"Special Needs Alliance"
Past articles of interest to parents that include:
* Housecleaning? Please don't pitch these records!
* Signing the Social Security Application
* Top Ten Tips when Planning for Special Needs
These guides are designed to help patients, families, and physicians make informed decisions about obtaining and administering the most appropriate care for a child with ADHD or depression.
"Disability Disclosure" Disclosure is a very personal decision, a decision that takes thought and practice. When is to disclose? Both young people with visible disabilities and those with hidden (not readily apparent to others) disabilities can benefit from accurate information on disclosure. Are you aware of how your disability effects your life? Can you explain what accommodations you need to help you succeed at school, work, or even college? The following information for young people, and families assists in determining appropriate methods of disclosure. A workbook is included.
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