you useful feedback on your school performance.
• Current and future service or health care providers—They are your link to resources beyond the school system.
• Staff from the Disability Services Office (DSO), also known as the Office for Students with Disabilities, of the post¬secondary institution(s) you are interested in—They are your link to admission and accommodations requirements and on-campus services. You can invite them to join your team in your last year of high school.
• Community members—Employers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, friends—They provide perspective and support.
• Other family members—Like your parents, they know you well and can support you through this transition and beyond.
Choose a core team of about five to ten members. More members may create scheduling problems and may feel overwhelming to you and your family. You can add new members or invite guests as you need their input. As you get closer to finishing high school, the involvement
of school personnel will become less significant.
Team member roles
Your role includes:
• participating fully in the transition planning process
• maintaining good relationships with the people on your transition team
• sharing your dreams and goals with the team and updating them about any changes
• taking an active part in planning, decision-making, setting goals and so on
• providing and regularly updating information about your learning experiences, skills, interests, challenges and activities
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