GETTING STARTED

Assemble Committee
To conduct the needs assessment you first need to enlist the assistance of all interested parties by assembling a committee. Members of this committee should include teachers, community agency and advocacy representatives, vocational rehabilitation counselors and adult agency personnel, administrators, transition personnel and support staff. Consider the following variables when assembling your committee:

• familiarity with students
• availability to attend meetings
• potential to provide services or supports
• willingness to create change

Use the Committee Contact Sheet to create a list of committee members including names and contact information. Then, schedule an initial meeting with the committee.