Events

DATE & TIME	TYPE	LOCATION	EVENT DESCRIPTION
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
August 16, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Ask the Expert: Pre-ETS Overview and State/Local Implementation in Oregon Participate in the 2-week online discussion during August 16-August 30. Ask Ronica and Keith questions and discuss effective practices and strategies with them! Access the recording here. Presenters: Ronica Marable, TA Provider at NTACT and Keith Ozols, Workforce and Youth Manager at Vocational Rehabilitation Downloads Oregon - Ask the Expertrsa.pptx Clackamas County -Agency Trifold.docx Transition Path to Adulthood Folder Final 3-24-17.pdf
August 09, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Manage "Pre-Employment Transition Services in Inclusive Higher Education Settings: The what, where, and how of good collaboration" The emergence of pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) provides an important new avenue for collaboration between VR and institutions of higher education serving students with intellectual disability (ID). Join staff from Think College and the Achieve program at Highline College as we share practical resources, strategies, and examples of how pre-ETS services can be offered via a college program, and how these services can help students with ID explore, and ultimately obtain, competitive integrated employment. Session Length: 90 minutes Session participants will: 1. Learn strategies for effectively partnering with DVR to utilize Pre-ETS funding. 2. Learn effective approaches for establishing and maintaining relationships with employers, including developing and supporting internships based on student interest. 3. Learn strategies for developing person-centered career exploration plans with students. Presenters: Julie Pollard, ACHIEVE Associate Director John Traugott, Director, Community & Employment Services Russ Thelin, Senior Policy Fellow, Institute for Community Inclusion Meg Grigal, Ph.D., Co-director, Think College Watch the Webinar Downloads RRTCPreETSWebinarfinal.pptx FF18_R.pdf Initial Career Plan (1).docx Internship job analysis.docx Study5_FastFact_01 (1).pdf TC reports_career_dev_web_F2.pdf Worksite Training Agreement.pdf
July 12, 2018 3:00 PM, EST	Webinar	Webinar	Post-School Outcomes: B-Indicator 14 Measurement Table Changes & Data Collection Implications This webinar will provide an overview of changes to the Measurement Table for Indicator 14 for FFY 2018 SPP/APR, due February 2020. Implications for data collection will be shared. Presenters: Charlotte Alverson, NTACT; and Deanne Unruh, NTACT Watch the Webinar Downloads I-14 Changes Effective FFY18 due Feb 2020 Final_7_11_2018 (1).pdf
June 21, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Time	Webinar	Webinar	A Cross-Walk of Resources for Implementation of the Five Pre-ETS Priority Areas During this webinar NTACT will share a variety of tools and resources that are available on national and state secondary transition related websites that address the five Pre-ETS priority areas. Resources shared will be relevant to all secondary transition stakeholders including Special Educators and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. State examples and resources will also be shared. Watch the Webinar Downloads Cross-Walk of Resources for Implementation of the Five Pre-ETS Priority Areas-6-18 (1).pdf NTACT Webinar Pre-ETS Resources_6_21_2018.pdf