Designed primarily for secondary special education staff, this online training module provides an overview of transition supports necessary for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities and explains the process of job development, placement, and support. After completing the module participants will be able to identify the critical features of successful transition programs for adolescents with ED/BD, describe the transition specialist's role in the process, and apply models of job development and support. Numerous resources and materials for further content and implementation are provided.

Designed primarily for secondary special education staff, this online training module provides comprehensive information on how culture intrinsically influences people and systems, the many ways that culture intercepts with transition services, and the differences in values and perceptions of disability, which can affect how families consider services. This training module will help practitioners move beyond awareness and understanding of overt or stereotypic cultural difference when working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during the transition process. Upon completion of the module participants will be able to understand how to develop culturally reciprocal ...

The Transition Coalition provides free research-based online training for professionals and others involved in transition planning.  These modules are developed using up-to-date research in transition, effective practices in professional development, and are tested by practitioners across the country.  Modules are available on (a) Best Practice in Planning for Transition; (b) Secondary Transition and Cultural Diversity; (c) Transition Assessment: The Big Picture; (d) Working with Families; and (e) Transition for Youth with Emotional Disturbances/Behavior Disorders.   Free registration.   (Located at the University of Kansas, Department of Special Education, the ...

Designed primarily for secondary special education staff, the purpose of this online training module is to explore some of the unique strengths and challenges encountered when working with families and to provide a framework for supporting collaboration, overcoming barriers, and increasing mutual understanding in parent-professional partnerships. This interactive module details the family system framework and how it can be applied to transition planning. In addition, participants will better understand how family members go through the transition process and how practitioners can support each member of the family during this time. Numerous resources and materials for further content and implementation ...

Designed primarily for secondary special education staff, this online training module

provides comprehensive information defining transition assessment and identifying critical elements of the assessment process. Upon completion of the module the participant will be able to: identify the most appropriate uses of both formal and informal assessment during transition planning; identify various types and approaches to transition assessment; as well as understand the steps in a continuous assessment process. This module also allows the user to apply the knowledge gained to evaluate the current assessment process in place within their school or program. Numerous resources and materials for ...

Designed primarily for secondary special education staff, this training module provides an overview of the transition requirements of IDEA as well as best practices in planning for the transition from school to adult life. Upon completion of the module participants will be able to: identify three major principles of transition; identify the major components required in transition IEPs; and describe the roles of various participants in transition planning. The interactivity of this training module allows participants to practice knowledge they've learned. Numerous resources and materials for further content and implementation are provided.

The IRIS Center has developed an online learning module on “School Counselors: Facilitating Transitions for Students with Disabilities from High School to Post-School Settings.”  This module provides information for counselors and other education professionals to assist high school students with disabilities in the transition from the school environment to a post-school setting. to a post-school setting.  Activities and InfoBriefs on various transition topics are also available. On this and other topics, Vanderbilt University’s IRIS Center provides free interactive enhancement materials that translate research into practice for preservice faculty and professional development ...

This guide, which relevant to national, State, and local levels, offers instruction on (a) how to build an effective interagency transition team; (b) how to determine initial roles, responsibilities, and the team vision; (c) how to conduct interagency transition team meetings; and (d) how to determine whether or not your interagency transition team is making progress and meeting its goals. The manual also includes examples of successful interagency transition teams, and further resources.  (The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition is a project of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  When this guide was produced, the Center was funded by the U.S. Department ...

This Essential Tool summarizes current research about transition issues and culturally and linguistically diverse youth with disabilities, and discusses guiding principles.  One principle is cultural competence, which means that services and supports are provided in ways that are appropriate and sensitive to the cultural nuances and expectations of youth and their families.   However, the great range of diversity within ethnic and racial groups is evidence that stereotypes are almost certainly inaccurate for individuals of any age.   Cultural competence therefore requires adherence to another guiding principle — individualization.  Another guiding principle ...

This Study Guide is a professional development tool created to help individuals, organizations, and systems build the competencies of youth service professionals -- those professionals who work directly with youth in the workforce development arena.  The Study Guide is organized by the 10 KSA Competency Areas for youth service professionals.  The competencies listed within each competency area include the KSAs needed to serve all youth effectively, as well as the additional KSAs needed to serve youth with disabilities effectively (identified with a â?Dâ?).  The guide includes competency-specific learning objectives, selected activities, demonstrations of learning, and resources ...

Federal law requires appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills. The contents of this guide respond to that requirement and cover: (a) What is transition assessment?; (b) Why conduct transition assessments?; (c) How do I select instruments?; (d) How do I conduct an age-appropriate transition assessment?; (e) sample instruments; (e) informal assessment; (f) formal assessment; and (g) informative links to podcasts and other sources of information.  (The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center operates from UNC at Charlotte, Western ...

This online training is designed for education professionals who are serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Others who may benefit from completion of the training include prospective employers of deaf and hard of hearing students and beginning students preparing for careers in deaf education, audiology, communication disorders, rehabilitation, or sign language interpreting. The instructional goal is to provide a basic understanding of hearing loss and its implications for communication and learning in a secondary or postsecondary setting. Individuals who complete the training in one sitting may download and print an official certificate of completion issued by PEPNet. Free sign-in. ...

A large number of online tutorials for parents and families are available on (a) various topics in special education; (b) transition from school to community; (c) trusts and special needs planning; (d) parent involvement in their childrenâ?s education. -- and more. Many tutorials were developed by the Family Network of Disabilities of Florida, while others were developed elsewhere. Most are suitable for participants in any State. Some tutorials are available en Espanol and in Creole. Free registration. (The Parent Network on Disabilities includes Floridaâ?s Region 3 Parent Training and Information Center, Parents of the Panhandle Information Network, the Florida State Parental Information ...

This guide is written to support Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) project directors as they form partnerships with school administrators to implement SS/HS project activities in schools.  Drawing on lessons learned from SS/HS implementation sites, this guide provides project directors with strategies that can be used to engage school administrators and enhance their commitment to the SS/HS initiative.  (The National Center for MH Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention is a project of the Education Development Center Inc in Newton, Massachusetts.  Its goal is to provide technical assistance and training to school districts and communities that receive grants from the U.S. ...

This information and resource guide includes chapters on legal requirements and best practice; the IEP; preparatory experiences and student development, family involvement; connecting schools and agencies; preparing for a diploma and preparing for a certificate of completion.

This resource brings together strategies, practices, resources, and documents on transition to enable administrators and service providers to deliver high-quality transition services for children and youth moving into, through, and out of education programs within the juvenile justice system.  The focus is on the administrative processes, coordination efforts, and communication practices within the juvenile justice system -- with a primary focus on programs that directly provide education services. (Located at the American Institutes for Research in Washington DC, NDTAC is funded by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education.)

This guide serves as a resource for multiple audiences within the workforce development system.  Youth service professionals will find information on selecting career-related assessments, determining when to refer youth for additional assessment, and additional issues such as accommodations, legal issues, and ethical considerations.  Administrators and policymakers will find information on developing practical and effective policies, collaboration among programs, and interagency assessment systems.  Chapters cover (a) Understanding the Terrain of Assessment; (b) The Dynamics of Disabilities; (c) Selecting and Using Assessments; (d) The Organizational Perspective. (The National ...

An extensive literature review of research, demonstration projects and effective practices covering a wide range of programs and services -- including lessons from youth development, quality education, and workforce development programs -- has identified core commonalities across the disciplines, programs, and institutional settings.  The Guideposts  point out that no one institution or organization can provide the full range of services; thus, highlighting the interdependence of agencies that requires communities, States, the federal government and multiple organizations at all levels to collaborate with one another in order to help assure quality transitions for all youth.  ...

This resource combines the findings of current research on effective schooling, career preparatory experiences, youth development and youth leadership, family involvement, and connecting activities with the expertise of numerous individuals who work in these fields.  State and local communities are encouraged to use these tools to: (a) better understand their current operations; (b) identify areas of strength, weakness, and opportunity; (c) create action for improving and scaling up systems; and (d) assess progress. (The National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition is a coalition of more than 40 organizations and individuals. It is facilitated by the National Center on Secondary ...

A Transition Institute is a capacity-building approach that integrates professional development, data-based decision making, technical assistance, and strategic planning through a collaborative process.  This Toolkit was developed to help State and local community teams design, plan, and implement a Transition Institute.  It includes descriptions of essential components of the Transition Institute Model, with detailed checklists and resources for use in planning your institute.  (NSTTAC is a project of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in partnership with Western Michigan University and Appalachian State University.  NSTTAC is funded by the U.S. Department ...

This Guide was developed specifically to address the needs of youth with disabilities during their transition from school to work.  It is intended for individuals designing mentoring programs for youth, including youth with disabilities, in the transition phase to adulthood.  (The NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute of Educational Leadership in Washington DC.  It is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.)

This DVD is narrated by Chicago attorney Howard A. Rosenblum, whose practice focuses on disability rights and special education. Part One explains the history of the ADA. â?¨ Part Two explains how the ADA applies to postsecondary education by clarifying differences between the ADA and other legislation. The DVD also discusses how the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may impact postsecondary faculty and staff, reviews how students who are deaf and hard of hearing may be protected by the ADA, and shows how the law impacts access and accommodations, as well as the provision of equipment (e.g. visual alerts, hearing devices and telecommunications). (PEPNet's national outreach ...

These free multimedia training sessions will provide you with an overview of a variety of topics.   A large number of sessions are available, from 2003 to the present. Among the titles are (a) Transition from School to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities; Where Are We in 2009?; (b) Test-Taking Strategies; (c) Self-Determination; (d) Supported Employment Best Practices; (e) Customized Employment; (f) Making Your Business Accessible -- and 33 more.  PowerPoints and links to resources accompany many of thesepresentations.  Free sign-in.   (The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention is located at Virginia Commonwealth ...

The TOTAL Project series of multimedia training modules includes nine individual modules focused on research-based, best practices in transition planning and services for youth with disabilities. Each module is designed to stand alone or be used in conjunction with any or all of the other modules. Each module includes access to the video as well as access to an instructorâ?s guide, the PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, additional reading, and resources. The PowerPoint slides for all nine modules have been updated for IDEA 2004; however, the video for Modules 1-4 was produced prior to its passage and reflects IDEA '97.

This Toolkit has been developed to assist States and local education agencies, their stakeholders, and partners in using post-school outcome data to improve programs for youth with disabilities. The Toolkit consists of (a) Preparing and Sharing State Post-School Outcomes Data, and (b) Examining Local Post-School Outcomes Data (district facilitatorâ?s guide and PowerPoint). (Located at the University of Oregon in Eugene, the National Post-School Outcomes Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Educationâ?s Office of Special Education Programs.)

The three training modules (Service Provider Training, Administrator Training, and Family Workshop) are designed to accompany the Transition to Adult Living: An Information and Resource Guide.  Each module contains an agenda, a PowerPoint presentation with trainer's notes, and an information sheet on how to print the trainer's notes and handouts.  Each module offers at least two options: one option is information only, which is usually about 90 minutes long, and another option includes an activity which is usually two to four hours.

These teleconference calls on transition topics are designed for families and professional partners.  Each call features a speaker, knowledgeable about a particular topic, who gives a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.  Six audio transcripts with handouts are available in this series.  (The Parents’ Place is a parent-run information and resource center helping families of children with disabilities across the state of Maryland, with headquarters in Glen Burnie.)