OAR 582-150-0055: Pre-employment transition coordination activities

(1) Pre-employment transition coordination activities include: (a) Attending individualized education plan (IEP) meetings, when invited; (b) Working with the local workforce development boards, one-stop centers, and employers to develop work opportunities for students with disabilities; (c) Working with schools to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services; and (d) Attending person-centered planning meetings for students with disabilities receiving Medicaid services, when invited. (2) The Program shall carry out pre-employment transition coordination activities: (a) Attend individualized education program meetings for students with disabilities, when invited; (b) Work with the local workforce development boards, one-stop centers, and employers to develop work opportunities for students with disabilities, including internships, summer employment and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year, and apprenticeships; (c) Work with local education agencies, including carrying out activities under section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to coordinate and ensure the provision of pre-employment transition services under 34 CFR §361.48(4)(a); (d) When invited, attend person-centered planning meetings for individuals receiving Medicaid services; (e) Pre-employment transition coordination activities may be tracked to a specific student. Program staff may attend individual education program or person-centered planning meetings for students whom they have not yet received a referral or application for services and join to provide basic information.