Working with an IEP Team
Self-Assessment
Before you start looking for jobs, it's a good idea to think about what you like to do. The more you know about yourself, the easier it will be to tell if a job is right for you. It's also smart to ask other people to help you. If you're in high school, you probably have good resources as close as your school guidance office. Or if you're in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and meet with an
Self-Assessment
Before you start looking for jobs, it's a good idea to think about what you like to do. The more you know about yourself, the easier it will be to tell if a job is right for you. It's also smart to ask other people to help you. If you're in high school, you probably have good resources as close as your school guidance office. Or if you're in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and meet with an
IEP Team (sometimes this meeting is called a PPT), you can include
activities to learn about yourself and your interests and abilities.
Working with an IEP Team
In Connecticut, if you have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you can begin looking at a transition plan after your 15th birthday. You can use an IEP checklist to think about schoolwork and training after high school for employment, independent living, and community participation. Above all, work with your team and your family to plan. It's your future! Find more information in the Building A Bridge transition manual.
Self-Assessment
Even if you don't have an IEP team, you can still plan your future. It's important for you and your family to work together with your school, friends, relatives, other contacts, and professionals to explore the things that interest you and use your strengths. Most high school guidance offices have computer programs and other resources to help you think about what you want to do for work.
Talk with your guidance
counselor to schedule a time to take one of these "interest
inventories." To see an example, go to:
http://www.iccweb.com/careerfocus/
index.asp
Here's another website that can help you find out what you're good at: http://www.youthhood.org/hangout/
km_index.asp
Take a look at "Figuring out Who I Am," "Knowing My Accomplishments," and "Having a Disability." continue to "What Can I Do?"
index.asp
Here's another website that can help you find out what you're good at: http://www.youthhood.org/hangout/
km_index.asp
Take a look at "Figuring out Who I Am," "Knowing My Accomplishments," and "Having a Disability." continue to "What Can I Do?"
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