NEEDS ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES

The purpose of this training module was to provide you with the means to review the current services provided to students ages 17 and older with significant disabilities by your school system. The outcomes of using this needs assessment should include:

• An established school committee
• A defined population of students
• A list of participating schools and students
• An assessment of students' educational setting, instructional support, inclusive opportunities, employment, recreation, adult agency eligibility, and travel training.
• A list of needed changes in students' educational setting, instructional support, inclusive opportunities, employment, recreation, adult agency eligibility, and travel training.
• An action plan for changes in the current high school setting
• A determination if services need to be developed outside of the high school.