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Indicator 13 IEP Case Studies

These example IEP case studies provide explanations of exemplar and non-exemplar transition components of the IEP for different students to help you meet Indicator 13 requirements. Transition Planning Case Study – Aaliya (PDF) – High School – Hearing impairment Transition Planning Case Study – Alex (PDF) – High School – Autism Transition Planning Case Study – Allison (PDF) – High …

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Understanding the Big Picture: The Connection between Disability and Poverty and Why Financial Capability Matters

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By looking at the intersection between disability and poverty, this webinar will address myths and share strategies to promote financial capabilities and gainful employment for youth with disabilities living in or near poverty.

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Long COVID Resources from OCR and OSERS

July 26, 2021 email message from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS): Today, as we recognize the thirty-first anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) have issued a new …

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Transition 101

Dr. Jim Martin provides a 1 hour overview of transition planning organized in 8 major categories. This video was developed as an overview for participants of the 2020 NTACT:C Capacity-Building Institute (CBI). This video is a good introduction to transition planning overall and can be used to provide a basis of understanding primarily, with school, agency or other personnel new …

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Transition Assessment: The BIG Picture Training Module

IDEA (2004) requires identification of post-secondary goals that are “based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills.” Therefore, it is vital that special educators use effective transition assessments and assessment processes. Practitioners continue to struggle with critical issues of transition assessment, including: Defining transition assessment as an ongoing process Differences between and …

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Restorative Practices for Students at Risk Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography summarizes restorative practices in real-terms and based on research literature. It identifies the importance of using restorative practices in transition planning, provides references to the research, as well as the key points of multiple research articles focused on restorative practices. Download the Restorative Practices for Students at Risk

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Culturally Responsive Practices and PBIS Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography provides a practical overview of the research base behind culturally responsible positive behavioral interventions and supports that can be used to improve outcomes of students with disabilities and decrease exclusionary disciplinary practices. Download the Culturally Responsive Practices & PBIS Annotated Bibliography (PDF)

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Transition and ARPA Funds

This document offers questions to consider when accessing funds through the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and the ARPA  to ensure services for transition-age students and youth with disabilities are represented in planned activities.