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Plan: Louisiana PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Narrative: d. 2. O. iv.

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d. 2. O. iv. The Methods to Be Used to Improve and Expand Vr Services for Students with Disabilities, Including the Coordination of Services Designed to Facilitate the Transition of Such Students from School to Postsecondary Life (including the Receipt of Vr Services, Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Pre- Employment Transition Services).

Current Narrative:

LRS is reviewing proposed ideas and initiatives for Pre–Employment Transition Services (PETS). This method includes the establishment of a work group composed of the Transition Program Coordinator and other staff who review proposed ideas for PETS on a monthly basis and reports successes and challenges with the current procedures in place for PETS. Additionally, a PETS Frequently Asked Questions page was developed so that staff in the field can submit questions and obtain consistent responses from the state Transition Program Coordinator regarding services.

The following strategies will expand and improve VR services for students and youth with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to postsecondary education and/or employment, and improve coordination with state and local secondary and postsecondary educational entities:

• Evaluate, revise, and develop policy, procedures, and staffing strategies to improve consistency and increase effectiveness in the provision of transition services.

• Expand and increase partnerships with schools to facilitate the coordination and provision of pre–employment transition services to students with disabilities.

• Expand and increase partnerships with state and local secondary and postsecondary educational institutions and organizations to facilitate the identification of best practices, leveraged resources, and improved coordination.