Huron_County_Employment_First_Transition_Agreement_rev_8-23_with_signatures.pdf

This document is an Interagency Agreement for the Huron County Employment First Transition of Students with Disabilities to the Workforce, effective September 16, 2015, and revised through August 2023. The agreement involves multiple local educational agencies (LEAs) and school districts in Huron County, Ohio, including Bellevue City Schools, Edison Local Schools, Monroeville Local Schools, New London Local Schools, Norwalk City Schools, Plymouth Local Schools, Seneca East Local Schools, South Central Local Schools, Townsend Community School, Western Reserve Local Schools, Willard City Schools, Ehove Career Center, and Haugland Learning Center. Additional signatories include the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Huron CBDD), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and Huron County Job & Family Services (HCJFS).

The agreement establishes a collaborative framework to enhance services and supports for youth with developmental disabilities transitioning from school to employment. It implements Ohio's Employment First Initiative, which prioritizes competitive integrated employment in community settings for individuals with disabilities. The document outlines strategies including developing cross-agency assessment tools, creating consistent messaging around skills and competencies, supporting technology in employment training, and reviewing local community planning data. The agreement is structured to prevent duplication of efforts, improve communication between agencies, and ensure that students with disabilities receive coordinated services that support meaningful employment opportunities. The initial term runs from September 16, 2015, to September 15, 2025, with provisions for review and revision at least every two years.