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 …
Best Practices in Planning for Transition Training Module
This Transition Coalition online training module is to provide a general working knowledge of the transition requirements of IDEA. You will also receive information and resources that help go beyond minimal requirements of IDEA.
Pre-Employment Transition Services Flexibility Based on Notice of Interpretation
Join us for updates and conversation about using Federal funds to provide pre-employment transition services.
Collaborative Interagency Partnerships Presenter Guide
Presentation materials for sharing information with your teams and colleagues on partnering through conditions brought about by the global pandemic in 2020-21.
IEP Considerations in the 2020-21 School Year: Presenter Guide
Presentation materials to help prepare secondary special educators and others with information and resources needed to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs under social distancing orders due to global pandemic.
Effective Strategies to Build Collaborative Partnerships Webinar
Effective strategies and tools to build collaborative partnerships between VR and LEAs to improve services coordination for students with disabilities are revealed.
Best Practices: Programs that Work, Models of Success (CTE Series 5)
This webinar is on the importance of collaborative partnerships across multiple stakeholders such as CTE, special education, vocational rehabilitation to support positive post school outcomes for students with disabilities in CTE.
Classroom Management: Behavioral Supports, Motivation, Reflective Teaching (CTE Series 4)
This webinar covers the importance of reflective teaching practices to support engagement and achievement of students with disabilities. Behavior management and classroom climate are also addressed as critical elements of effective teaching.
Classroom Supports: Universal Design for Learning, Differentiated Instruction (CTE Series 3)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a method to improve learning for all students. This webinar provides you with the CAST framework of UDL and explanations for how one district incorporates UDL into their CTE programs.
Effective Partnerships: Communication and Collaboration, Professional Practice (CTE Series 2)
Learn about collaboration, communication approaches, and needed professional development in order to support CTE for students with disabilities. Strategies for building relationships between special education and CTE professionals will also be provided.
