Frequently Asked Questions:
What does the Transition Coordinator do?
The Transition Coordinator can fill many roles, depending on the needs of the individual and the team. Some of the things we do include:
- Attend schools meetings on a regular basis, including IEP meetings and all other meetings relating to a students transition plan.
- Act as a resource to the team gathering needed information and community resources.
- Assist to ensure DVR involvement and post-graduation funding.
- Complete all necessary initial Dane County Human Services paperwork.
- Receive individual's vocational rate from Dane County Human Services. Advocate for increases in the rate, if needed.
- Assist to develop a support plan and outcomes, identifying future vocational support provider.
- Communicate with Vocational Providers during the transition process.
- Assist families with interviewing and hiring a Support Broker.
How do you get the names of students exiting?
By August of the upcoming school year, we receive a list of all graduates in Dane County from Dane County Human Services Intake Unit. They obtain this information from the schools.
When do you first make contact with schools? Families?
We initially make contact with families and school personnel in early-mid September. At this time, we discuss the Dane County Transition Policy and our role on the team. We also find out when the first school meeting is.
Do you talk about Self-Directed Services (SDS)?
The Dane County Intake Unit discusses SDS at the first eligibility meeting with students and families. We discuss SDS throughout the year. After a vocational rate has been established by Dane County, we assist to identify a vocational provider to support students post-graduation. Towards the end of the school year, we assist students and their families with hiring a Support Broker who will coordinate future Self-Directed Services for that individual.
Is there a form you prepare for each exiting student?
The Transition Coordinator helps complete all necessary initial Dane County Human Services paperwork prior to graduation. If a DVR application has not been completed, we can also assist with the application process. We complete a Vocational Profile that is shared with the future vocational provider which outlines a student's vocational support needs, work history, and work schedule.
Contact Information
Kurt Svensson-Transition Coordinator
Progressive Community Services
1810 Melrose St.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 279-5520
Email:kurts@pcsdane.org
Alexa Butzbaugh-Executive Director
Progressive Community Services
Email:alexab@pcsdane.org
