- Grand Prairie Independent School District
- Transition Services
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- Overview
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- Special Education Transportation Manual/ Manual de transporte de eduación especial
- Special Education Department Organization Chart
Transition Services
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Begin with the End in Mind
Our goal in GPISD is student achievement. Transition services, which is a process of preparing students for post-secondary life, align with that goal. We begin the process of planning for post-secondary life as early as an elementary school teaching basic independent skills; however, the transition is specifically addressed in the student's IEP in 8th grade or at 14 years of age, whichever comes first. The Special Education department in GPISD offers a continuum of services that are outlined in a student's IEP and aligned with their needs and interests. Some of these services include, but are not limited to:
- Personal Graduation Plan/4 Year Course of Study
- Community-Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI)/Community Based Instruction (CBI)
- CBI is a supplemental set of activities for students with an IEP that assist in targeting post-secondary goals that address education, vocational training, and independent living.
- CBI/CBVI instruction can take place around the campus or in the community. Activities around campus should occur routinely and regularly. Activities in the community (outside of school) should supplement classroom activities that are designed around a planned unit of instruction.
- Direct instruction and generalization of academic and functional skills
- Coordinated set of activities target skills related to, but are not limited to, the following to assist students with their journey beyond high school:
- College readiness
- Vocational Preparation
- Everyday Academics
- Home and Personal Living
- Recreation and Leisure
- Related Services
- Government Agency Connection
- 18+ Transition Programs
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Texas Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Education Agency in collaboration with Statewide Leadership in Secondary Transition and Post School Results at Education Service Center Region 11 are pleased to announce that the Texas Transition and Employment Guide has been posted to the website and is located at www.transitionintexas.org.
The purpose of this guide is to provide information on statewide services and programs that assist students with disabilities in the transition to life outside of the public school system.
2018 Texas Transition and Employment Guide-English, Spanish, and ePub
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National Employment Disability Month: Meet Jesse Baxter
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Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
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Resources
Employment and Supported Employment Services
- Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation
- The Health and Human Services "Employment Guide for People with Disabilities."
Post-Secondary Education
Dallas Community College:
- Cedar Valley College Disability Services Office
- Eastfield College Disability Services Office
- El Centro College Disability Services Office
- Mountain View College Disability Services Office
- North Lake College Disability Services Office
- Richland College Disability Services Office
- Brookhaven College Disability Services Office
The University of Texas at Arlington:
Tarrant County College:- Tarrant County College Student Accessibility Resources
- TCC First Choice Program
- TCC Autism Spectrum Disorder Program
- TCC A Step Above & A Step Beyond Program
- TCC STEPS Program
Other Potential Resources
- Metrocare Services
1330 River Bend Drive, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75247
Phone: 214-333-7000 Fax: 214-333-7073
Email: IDDReferrals@metrocareservices.org - Region 10 Agency Livebinder
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Disclaimer
The agencies represented here are not identified as recommendations, but only as information for you our families. We recognize that many other agencies and resources may be able to support your family. If you are needing additional information, please contact Amy Reeves or your case manager.
Texas Medicaid Waiver Program Lists
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Medically Dependent Children Waiver Program (MDCP)
The program provides services to support families caring for children and young adults who are medically dependent and to encourage de-institutionalization of children in nursing facilities. Texas Health and Human Services employees provide case management services. To be placed on the interest list call 1-877-438-5658.
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Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
CLASS provides home- and community-based services to people with related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or a related condition. A related condition is a disability, other than an intellectual disability, that originated before age 22 and that affects a person's ability to function in daily life. To be placed on the interest list call 1-877-438-5658. A PDF with more information is available at Texas Health and Human Services Website for CLASS
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Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)
The Home and Community-based Services program provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual disabilities who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes. To be placed on the interest list call 1-877-438-5658. A PDF with more information is available at Texas Health and Human Services Website for HCS
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Texas Home Living Waiver (TxHmL)
TxHmL provides selected essential services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in their family homes or their own homes. to be placed on the interest list contact Metrocare Services at 214-333-7000. A PDF with more information is available at Texas Health and Human Services Website for TxHmL
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Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Waiver (DBMD)
The DBMD program provides home and community-based services to people who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment. To be placed on the interest list call 1-877-438-5658. A PDF with more information is available at Texas Health and Human Services Website for DBMD
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Tips from Children's Health
- Sign up for all interest list
- Ask for a letter of confirmation once placed on each of the waiver programs
- If you receive a letter or phone call you must respond or risk being removed from the waitlist.
- If you move or change your phone number contact Texas Health and Human Services or Metrocare to update.
- Call at least once a year to verify where you are on the interest list and verify all contact information is correct.
Texas Medicaid "Entitlement" Program Lists
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Personal Care Services (PCS)
PCS is a Medicaid benefit that helps clients with everyday tasks. For more information visit Texas Health and Human Services website-PCS or call toll free at 1-888-276-0702.
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Personal Home CARE (PHC)
This program is a nontechnical, medically related personal care service provided to adults whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living, according to a statement of medical need. PHC provider agencies also provide Family Care services. This service also is a nonskilled, nontechnical service provided to eligible clients who are functionally limited in performing daily activities. To be placed on the interest list call 1-822-937-2372. For more information visit Texas Health and Human Services-PHC
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Community Attendant Services (CAS)
Community Attendant Services is a non-technical, medically related personal care service that is available to eligible adults and children whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living according to a practitioner's statement of medical need. Services are provided by an attendant. To be placed on the interest list call 1-855-937-2372. For more information visit Texas Health and Human Services-CAS
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Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)
Licensed Day Activity and Health Services facilities provide daytime services, up to 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday, to people who live in the community. Services address physical, mental, medical and social needs. People may attend up to 5 days per week, depending on their eligibility. To be placed on the interest list call 1-855-937-2372. For more information visit Texas Health and Human Services-DAHS
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Community First Choice (CFC)
Senate Bill 7 from the 2013 Texas Legislature requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to put in place a cost-effective option for attendant and habilitation services for people with disabilities who have STAR+PLUS Medicaid coverage.
A federal option, called Community First Choice, allows states to provide home and community-based attendant services and supports to Medicaid recipients with disabilities. This option provides states with a 6 percent increase in federal matching funds for Medicaid for these services. To be placed on the interest list call Metrocare Services at 214-333-7000. For more information visit Texas Health and Human Services-CFC)
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