Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil

Una red coordinada y multinodal de personas, profesionales y servicios destinada a facilitar el proceso de transición secundaria de los estudiantes con discapacidades.

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¿Qué son las Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil?

Las Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil son sistemas coordinados de personas, programas y servicios diseñados para ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades a tener éxito académico, social y en su transición a la vida adulta. Estas redes ofrecen apoyos personalizados para garantizar el acceso, la inclusión y el avance hacia las metas posteriores a la secundaria.

Education

Employment

independent living

¿Cuáles son los Componentes Fundamentales de las Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil?

Building Supportive Connections

Students have access to a network of individuals (e.g., school staff, agency staff and service providers, employers, non-profits, family, friends and community members) who could support their transition to work, postsecondary education and independent living.

Planning Together for Success

The network of individuals collaborates with a student with a disability to design a coordinated set of transition activities and services that are aligned with their measurable annual goals and postsecondary goals.

Working Together in Action

The network collaborates with a student with a disability to implement transition activities and services. This ensures a smooth, tailored transition, promoting better outcomes and integration into post-secondary life or employment.

¿Cómo Impactan las Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil en los Resultados Relacionados con las Metas de Transición del IEP?

Los estudiantes reciben oportunidades de observación laboral y empleo con apoyo a través de asociaciones.
Los consejeros de OVR ayudan a crear planes de empleo y brindan capacitación.
Los mentores, ya sean compañeros o adultos, modelan conductas profesionales y la comunicación en el lugar de trabajo.

Citación

Carter, E. W., Austin, D., & Trainor, A. A. (2012).
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 50(1), 15–28.

School staff connect students to college disability services offices.
Transition coordinators support application and enrollment in programs.
Peers and mentors help students understand and advocate for accommodations.

Citación

Stodden, R. A., Conway, M. A., & Chang, K. B. T. (2003).
National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2).

School staff provide instruction on life skills and self-advocacy.
Community partners teach skills like using public transit or managing a budget.
Families and support networks help plan for housing and healthcare needs.

Citación

Wehmeyer, M. L., & Palmer, S. B. (2003).
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 38(2), 131–144.

Success Starts With a Strong Network

Strong support networks help students with disabilities reach their postsecondary goals byconnecting them with people, programs, and services. Through collaboration, students gain access toeducation, employment, and independent living opportunities that match their strengths andaspirations.

¿Quiénes son los Socios Clave en el Establecimiento de Redes de Apoyo Estudiantil?

Descubra cómo los propios estudiantes, las familias, los profesionales escolares, los empleadores y los proveedores formales de servicios para personas con discapacidad colaboran para formar una red sólida de apoyo al éxito estudiantil.

Role: Central voice in planning; develops self-determination and advocacy skills.
Importance: Ownership of goals leads to better engagement and postschool outcomes.

Role: Advocate for the student directly, primary decision-maker and support system.
Importance: Families provide insight into student strengths, preferences, and needs, and continue support into adulthood.

Special Education Teachers: Coordinate IEP services and accommodations.
General Education Teachers: Ensure inclusive access to the curriculum.
School Counselors & Psychologists: Address social-emotional needs and planning.
Transition Coordinators: Connect students to services and support postsecondary planning.
Paraprofessionals: Provide day-to-day support in academic and social settings.
Administrators: Ensure programmatic alignment and resource allocation.

Role: Social support, role models, and partners in inclusion.
Importance: Foster belongingness and promote communication and leadership.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors: Help with job readiness, employment, and postsecondary training.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs): Teach life skills and advocate for community inclusion.
Behavioral Health and Wraparound Services: Support emotional and mental health needs.
Developmental Disability Services: Help plan for housing, daily living, and guardianship issues.

Role: Provide accommodations, tutoring, and coaching at college or trade schools.
Importance: Support continuity of services from high school to adulthood.