I commend OSERS on developing a model demonstration project to improve the post-school and employment outcomes of youth with disabilities. State level Vocational Rehab is the logical agency to be used to assist schools in developing transition plans and collaborations to implement the plans. The proposed $2,250,000 is a start but is a limited amount if that is the National figure for all the States. The current Approved Private Schools for the disabled while working with seriously disabled students have demonstrated strong Outcomes ( NAPSEC 5 year report) in the area of post graduate plans including education and competitive employment. A review of the reports would be helpful to evaluate the role that higher staff to student ratios and increased related services have on student post graduate success.
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/9/2007 12:33 PM >>> OSERS welcomes your comments on the following model demonstration projects to improve the post-school and employment outcomes of youth with disabilities. Comments due by March 19, 2007. Special Demonstration Programs--Model Demonstration Projects-- Improving the Postsecondary and Employment Outcomes of Youth With Disabilities: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2007-1/021507a.html
