Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) Overview
This content provides insights into the Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) and its processes related to corrective actions, Student Level Corrective Action Plans (SLCAPs), Transition Assessments, data collection, and more. It outlines the steps involved in completing corrective actions, student activities, plan submissions, progress reporting, and verification processes. The content details the procedures followed by Member Districts, Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), and the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (OSE) in ensuring compliance and addressing student needs effectively.
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Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) October30, 2020 Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education
B-13 Corrective Action New process this September Member District completes the form Member District completes identified activity Member District requests verification and closeout from Intermediate School District (ISD) ISD reviews files from targeted provider that have been completed following the identified activity and submits to the Michigan Department of Special Education Office of Special Education (OSE) OSE reviews files (includes completed Student Level Corrective Action Plan (SLCAP)) and closes MDE Office of Special Education 2
CAPs Member Districts write and submit plans to OSE OSE approves plan Member Districts complete plan activities Member Districts submit progress reports to OSE OSE approves progress reports Member Districts request verification from ISDs ISDs verify correction through file reviews and submits to OSE OSE reviews files and closes Office of Special Education 3
SLCAPs Member Districts complete activities for student(s) Member Districts request verification and closeout from ISD ISDs verify correction of the student s record and submits to OSE OSE reviews files and closes Office of Special Education 4
Transition Assessments Ongoing process of gather information and data regarding a student s interests, preferences, and strengths. Office of Special Education 5
B-13 Data Collection Spring 2021 March 1, 2021 Student lists available in Catamaran March 1-April 9, 2021 Data collection window/upload 5th IEP April 12-April 16, 2021 OSE review of uploaded Individualized Education Program (IEP) April 19, 2021 SLCAPs issued in Catamaran May 15, 2021 Corrective Action Plan (CAP) issued in Catamaran Office of Special Education 6
Q & A Checklist and Manual Open for questions about SLCAPs, CAPs, or Corrective Actions Office of Special Education 7
Pre-Employment Transition Services (PreETS) Job exploration counseling http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment-transition- services/overview/job-exploration-counseling#overlay- context=topic-areas/pre-employment-transition- services/overview/job-exploration-counseling Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, experiences outside of the traditional school setting, and/or internships http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment-transition- services/overview/work-based-learning-experiences Office of Special Education 8
Pre-Employment Transition Services (PreETS) - 2 Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment- transition-services/overview/counseling-opportunities- enrollment Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment- transition-services/overview/workplace-readiness-training Instruction in self-advocacy http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment- transition-services/overview/instruction-self-advocacy Office of Special Education 9
Transition Services Resources Path Finder (career exploration from student/parent/counselor/job seeker view-points) https://pathfinder.mitalent.org/#/home Pure Michigan Talent Connect https://www.mitalent.org/career-explorer Career One Stop (skills matcher) (https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Skills/skills- matcher.aspx) Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (Wintac) (http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment-transition- services/resources/resources-work-based-learning-experiences) Office of Special Education 10
Michigan Interagency Transition Team (MITT) State-level, cross-agency team with a focus on secondary transition. Formed in 2017 as a result of a National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) Capacity Building Institute Initial representation included Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE), Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), and Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) MDE Office of Special Education 11
Current Representation o MDE OSE o MRS o BSBP o Workforce Development o Dept. of Health and Human Services o Disability Rights Michigan (formerly Michigan Protection and Advocacy) o Developmental Disabilities Council o ARC of Michigan o MDE Low Incidence Outreach o MDE Career and Technical Education o Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) o Michigan Alliance for Families o Children s Special Health Care Services o Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) o Disabilities Rights Coalition o STEP MDE Office of Special Education 12
Michigan Interagency Transition Team (MITT) Goal Align transition services across State agencies to avoid duplication of services, promote a common understanding of secondary transition, and improve student outcomes. MDE Office of Special Education 13
Tasks and Activities Resource Mapping Survey -second push went out; waiting for results Perception Survey- in development State model for Secondary Transition (cross-agency teams) - work has begun Acronyms and Definitions MDE Office of Special Education 14
Questions MDE Office of Special Education 15
Special Education Information Line If you have Questions related to special education: 888-320-8384 Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 mde-ose@michigan.gov. MDE Office of Special Education 16
Feedback form Ask the MDE Office of Special Education https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m6D1n6OgQQrCo_d5 2WVMcrhMpVB1VaATZaKXI8giivY/viewform?edit_request ed=true Office of Special Education 17
Contact Us MDE OSE Team Catamaran Team Teri Rink, Director rinkt1@michigan.gov Catamaran Help Desk help@catamaran.partners 877-474-9023 Janis Weckstein, Deputy Director wecksteinj@michigan.gov Jessica Brady, Supervisor bradyj@michigan.gov Jeanne AndersonTippett, Coordinator andersontippettj@michigan.gov Janet Timbs, Coordinator timbsj@michigan.gov 18 MDE Office of Special Education
