new mexico division of vocational rehabilitation school-to-work transition may, 2007
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NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
School-to-Work Transition
May, 2007
Agency Goals Related to Transition: Improve School-to-Work Transition
Services and outcomes Improve collaboration between all
agencies involved in transition activities Develop IPE for all eligible students prior
to exiting high school
Transition Student:
A secondary school student with a disability pursuant to IDEA and/or the Rehabilitation Act, who is an applicant or eligible individual for Vocational Rehabilitation services and becomes a signed applicant for services before exiting a secondary school program.
VR Counselor Assignments
Develop and maintain effective working relationship with assigned high school
Provide consultative services Ensure timeliness in processing referrals,
determining eligibility and working with student to develop IPE
DVR TIMELINES:
Referral – September through October Eligibility – By December Comprehensive Assessment/Career
Counseling/Guidance and Counseling - January through March/April
IPE Development – March through May
Eligibility:
Individual with a physical or mental impairment; which results in a substantial impediment to
employment; who can benefit in terms of an employment
outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; and
VR services are required in order for the individual to prepare for, enter, engage in, retain or regain employment
Services:
Guidance and Counseling/Career Counseling On the Job Training Support in Post-Secondary Education Apprenticeships Assistive Technology Job Seeking Skills (soft skills) Job Placement and support Job Coaching
Questions?? - Call
Your assigned DVR Counselor Deb Hambel – Statewide School to Work
Coordinator (505-877-0525) Stephanie Garduno – Field Operations
Director (505-954-8518)