Teacher Resources
This page is a means to provide teachers with further resources from state, regional and national Transition stakeholders that provide effective practices that have the goal of improving post-school outcomes and transition for students with disabilities. Below lists a variety of links for technical assistance in Transition:
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
The objective of NSTTAC is to assist state Education Agencies with collecting data on IDEA (2004) Part B State Performance Plan Indicator 13 and using these data to improve transition services; to generate knowledge that provides a foundation for states to improve transition services that enhance post-school outcomes; to build capacity of states and local educational agencies to implement effective transition education and services that improve post-school outcomes and to disseminate information to state personnel, practitioners, researchers, parents, and students regarding effective transition education and services that improve post-school outcomes.
The Division of Career Development and Transition
A division of Council for Exceptional Children devoted to improving the quality of and access to, career/vocational and transition services, increasing the participation of education in career development and transition goals and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities. The Virginia DCDT is one of the largest and most active groups in the country with members from school divisions, agencies, vocational rehabilitation and higher education.
Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford University
http://ctl.stanford.edu/Student/learning_skills.html
Resources for students at the secondary or post-secondary level including time management, note taking, and study skills.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
NCSET coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
Shared Works
The SharedWork.org website is designed to support and facilitate the shared work that occurs among individuals, organizations and agencies at the local, district, state, and national levels. For each community of practice, state, or practice group, you will find the following sections: What’s New, Repository, and Discussion.
State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators, and other concerned leaders work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.
Transition Coalition
http://transitioncoalition.org/transition/index.php
Provides training, collaboration, resources and publications on all areas of transition.
Transition Forum
A community linking people and resources to help children and youth with disabilities.
Virginia Career Resource Network (VACRN)
Includes extensive activities geared toward assisting students of all ages in the quest for a career of their choice. Includes information on career clusters, specific careers, postsecondary education, military and numerous activities for figuring out what suits an individual’s interests and strengths. To fully utilize the Kuder portion of the website the student needs information from their school to register.
Additional Resources
WebEx
This website was designed especially for students who are planning their transition to adult options. It includes information on career choice, independent living, government services, and staying healthy. There is also a curriculum guide, lesson and additional information for teachers and other providers to use Youthhood in instructional settings.
Easter Seals Project ACTION
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_homepage
Congress originally commissioned Easter Seals Project ACTION in 1988 as a research and demonstration project to improve access to public transportation for people with disabilities. With the passage of the ADA two years later, our goals expanded to help transportation operators implement the law's transportation provision.
