The Role of the Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in School to Work
(STW) Transition Services
DVR assists secondary education school students with
disabilities to transition from school into postsecondary
education, training or directly into employment with
the ultimate goal of inclusion in the adult community
as a productive citizen. The STW Counselor and the
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Technician work closely
with staff at local schools to:
- Provide assistance
with transition planning
- Develop appropriate VR referrals
- Educate school staff,
parents, students and others about the VR program
An Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) should be
in place prior to graduation or exit from school. The
IPE is to be coordinated with the student’s Transition
Individual Educational Plan (TIEP or IEP), that is developed
by the school system’s transition team. The transition
team may include, but is not limited to the following
members:
- Student
- Parent or guardian
- ESE Teacher
- General education teacher
- Vocational education teacher
- Other necessary school services
personnel
- Support Coordinator
- Invited agency representatives
- Others who may be instrumental
in the student’s successful transition from school
to adult life
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General
VR Activities for
School To Work Transition
The VR STW Transition
activities outlined below are a general guide. Activities
may vary based upon individual circumstances.
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 PERIOD
I
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PERIOD
II
(2 to 3 Years Prior to Graduation) |
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Shared
STW Counselor and VR Technician Responsibilities
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