Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are disability-led organizations that provide a constellation of services, including youth transition services, to people with disabilities. The resources below offer insight into the role of CILs in transition services, and were developed by the Center for Transition and Career Innovation, with support from NTACT:C. Download the CIL Exemplar Brief Download the CILs and Transition …
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PreETS as a Predictor of Wages – Research Study
This research study by Hartman and her colleagues (2024) analyzed RSA 911 data from states to determine there is evidence that pre-employment transition services, credential attainment and participation in employment programs are associated with increased wages of student/youth with disabilities. These findings emphasize the user of data to inform service delivery for supporting students and youth with disabilities and varying …
Reference Guide for Pre-ETS Case File Reviews
This helpful reference guide provides and MTAG and Pre-ETS QA case file sample questions to use to review case files for pre-employment transition services. It includes the MTAG from October 2023, Pre-ETS QA case file sample questions, evidence of documentation, and link to agency policies and procedures as well as any related staff training. Download the Reference Guide for Pre-ETS …
Fostering Success: Supporting Secondary Transition for Students in Foster Care
Students in foster care face unique challenges as they prepare to transition from high school to adulthood. In this session, we will explore strategies to better support the educational, career, and independent living goals of youth with foster care experience.
Part 2: Putting It into Practice – Real-Life Uses of NTACT:C’s Greatest Hits
In this second session of the Pathways to Possibilities webinar series, we’ll go deeper into how stakeholders are using NTACT:C resources in real-world settings to support postsecondary education, employment, and community living. This session will focus on practical strategies, cross-role collaboration, and lessons learned. The presenters will share examples of how these resources are making a difference in schools, VR offices, homes, and communities.
Part 1: The Essentials – A Cross-Roles Guide to NTACT:C’s Greatest Hits
In this first session, we’ll explore foundational resources that support quality transition planning across stakeholder groups. From assessment tools to interagency collaboration frameworks, we’ll walk through how educators, VR staff, families, youth, and others are applying these tools to improve outcomes.
Empowering Educational Outcomes: Connecting the Dots with National Student Clearinghouse Data, Tools & Insights
Join us for this NTACT:C webinar designed for vocational rehabilitation professionals and related stakeholders, where we will highlight the materials and services available at little to no cost to education agencies and students, as well as additional services of value to VR agencies offered through the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Healthcare Transitions for Students with Disabilities
This webinar sponsored by NTACT:C and Got Transition, will explore the essential supports and effective resources needed for health care transition, emphasizing the roles of education, vocational rehabilitation, school nurses, and external supports.
NTACT:C Pre-Employment Transition Services Calculator
The Pre-ETS Calculator is a tool for State VR agencies to understand what their State minimum reservation requirement is for Pre-ETS. It is helpful to States with one combined VR agency administering the program or to those States with two VR agencies (a Blind and a General) administering the program. The Calculator includes three (3) tabs: Introduction Calculator for a …
Voices of Experience: Family Stories and Essential Resources for Transitioning Students with Disabilities
In this impactful webinar sponsored by NTACT:C and the RAISE Center, families of students with disabilities and other stakeholders, including professionals from education and vocational rehabilitation, will hear directly from others who have navigated the transition from high school to adult life.