Events

DATE & TIME	TYPE	LOCATION	EVENT DESCRIPTION
January 17, 2019 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Cultivate the Connection, The Alignment Between Accommodations & Employability: Arizona Highlights CTE and ESS connections for Improved Post-Secondary Outcomes The newly signed law, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, Perkins V, calls for an increased effort to close the performance gap with special populations. Using ideas that were once done in a silo, Arizona is now reaching out to its stakeholders and coming up with innovate ways to include all Arizona students in CTE by increasing awareness of how accommodations in IEP’s today affect employability for tomorrow. Arizona will highlight the Statewide CTE Strategic Planning process which has included stakeholder and special education input. The statewide Technical Skills Assessment, it’s data and new universal accommodation guidance written in collaboration with Special Education input. The formation of high-skill and in-demand occupational programs which gives more options for all students to concentrate in a specific CTE area. Lastly, collaborative efforts between CTE and ESS included State Conference presentations and PD options for CTE and Special Education directors and their teachers to learn about each other, and how we each participate in the transition planning process to increase engagement in post-school outcomes. Watch the Webinar (external link) Downloads CULTIVATE THE CONNECTION! NTACT PPT.pdf
December 13, 2018 1:30 PM	Webinar	Webinar	Culturally Responsive Practices for Youth and Young Adults with and At Risk for Disabilities Culturally responsive practices is of paramount importance given the marked demographics shifts in the U.S. population. In order to continue to meet the evolving needs of all students and clients- especially culturally and linguistically diverse youth and young adults with and at risk for disabilities; a greater understanding of equity and inclusion in education is warranted. This session is designed to center the importance of culture in the application of pedagogical and behavioral interventions. We intend to demonstrate how culturally responsive practices can be used to build positive-student teacher and VR counselor relationships; enhance teacher/counselor-parent collaboration and communication, and foster an inclusive and caring learning environment with high expectations with the goal of positively improving educational and employment outcomes. Presenters: Dr. Bettie Ray Butler & Doctoral Fellow Sonja Gadd both from the Urban Education Collaborative & NTACT at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte Watch the Webinar (external link) Downloads Powerpoint.pdf
December 06, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Social Capital for Young Job Seekers Sponsored by NTACT and RSA, Kiernan O’Donnell, The Fogarty Center (RI), and Kim Einloth, Senior Director, Perspectives Employment Services (RI), share strategies for engaging youth and families to prepare for employment. Will share best practices to help students and families begin career exploration and planning! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO LIVE EVENT: December 6, 2018 Recording available ONLINE CHAT: December 6, 2018-December 20, 2018 Downloads Professional-Profile-NM6-webinar.pdf Students-With-Social-Capital-Handouts.pdf
November 29, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Employment Strategies & Supports for Youth with ASD Sponsored by NTACT, Jennifer McDonough, Project Director & Associate Director of Training, and Alissa Brooke, Project Coordinator, both of VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, will talk about critical strategies and supports for youth with autism seeking and maintaining employment. Case studies will be provided to show real life examples of the strategies and supports at work. Learn and discuss!! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO LIVE EVENT: November 29, 2018 Recording available ONLINE CHAT: November 29, 2018-December 13, 2018 Downloads Ask-the-Expert-Job-Coaching-and-Community-Supports.pdf Guide-to-Creating-a-Task-Analysis.pdf Fast-Facts-Apple-Apps-Resource-Guide.pdf
November 15, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - EST	Webinar	Webinar	Family Engagement Strategies for Educators, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Human Service, and Health Agencies Staff Families and caregivers are crucial partners in assisting youth in transitioning from high school to adult life. This session will present information from an education, vocational rehabilitation, human services and health lens regarding effective practices and resources to enhance family and caregiver engagement in the transition process. Presenters will include national experts in family engagement and transition planning. Watch the Webinar (external link) Downloads NTACT Family Engagement Webinar - 11-15-18.pptx My Checklist for working with my Students and Families (1) (1).pdf kraft_2017_engaging_parents_through_better_communication_systems_el_1.pdf 2018 Spotlight and Interim Report.pdf
October 24, 2018 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM	In-Person Training	Cedar Rapids, Iowa	NTACT Mid-Year Cadre Meeting for State Teams NTACT's meeting began with an overview of the national transition landscape. The PowerPoint that guided that portion of the day is posted here. NTACT's next face-to-face meeting the CBI will be May 7 - 9, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Downloads NTACT_MidYear_Agenda.updated.2018.pdf MidYear Slides_2018_FINAL.pptx
October 22, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST	Webinar		October 2018 – National Secondary Transition COP Meeting At this month’s meeting in addition to NCOP updates, information was presented by the Florida COP team including: Florida’s Project 10 - update/highlights CTE and Special Education collaborations Pre-ETS implementation Cross-agency collaboration(s)
October 18, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Resources for Special Educators and VR Counselors in Service Provision for Youth and Young Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury This webinar will focus on what educators, transition teachers and VR counselors need to know in order to serve youth with TBI. Basic information about TBI, 504s, and IDEA, and its application to providing transition services to youth with TBI. Session Outcomes: Increase knowledge of general TBI information. Increased awareness of TBI and students unique needs. Increased knowledge of other national laws as they relate to TBI. Increased understanding of quality transition planning practices and service delivery for students with TBI. Knowledge of available resources for working with students with TBI. Presenter: Dr. Melissa McCart Melissa McCart works at the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training at the University of Oregon and the Director of the Oregon TBI Teams. She has been a special education teacher, school administrator and has taught, published, and studied in the delivery of services to students with TBI for 8 years. Watch the Webinar (external link) Downloads Transition Toolkit_cover & TOC_final.pdf Cbirt – Goal Setting and Action Plans During Transition.pdf Cbirt – Transition Issues for Youth With Brain Injuries.pdf McCart-INTACT PowerPoint.pdf
October 04, 2018 3:00 PM ET	Webinar	Webinar	Ask the Expert: Academic Strategies for Youth with ASD Register Now Sponsored by NTACT, Dr. Kara Hume, Advance Research Scientist at UNC, detailed academic strategies to use with students on the autism spectrum that can be used across different academic content areas - and continued the discussion online for 2 weeks. Access the recording here.
September 20, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Secondary Transition 101: What You Need to Know if You Are a First Year Secondary Teacher, VR Counselor, or Want to Assess Your Transition Practices Session Description: This back-to-school webinar will focus on what secondary transition teachers and VR counselors need to know in order to serve youth with disabilities in schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Basic information about IDEA, ADA, and how WIOA applies to providing transition services to youth with disabilities in high school. Session Outcomes: • Increase knowledge of transition requirements in IDEA • Increased awareness of quality transition planning practices and service delivery • Increased knowledge of other national laws as they relate to transition • Increased awareness of student-centered planning, family engagement, and cultural considerations Presenter: Dr. Diane Bassett Diane Bassett is a Professor Emerita at the University of Northern Colorado. She has taught, published, and held grants in the delivery of transition services for over 30 years. Watch the Webinar Downloads Transition 101 Webinar PPT.pdf