Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are disability-led organizations that provide a constellation of services, including youth transition services, to people with disabilities. The resources below offer insight into the role of CILs in transition services, and were developed by the Center for Transition and Career Innovation, with support from NTACT:C. CIL Exemplar Brief CILs and Transition Service Delivery Brief CILs …
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NTACT:C Pre-Employment Transition Services Calculator
The Pre-ETS Calculator is a tool for State VR agencies to understand what their State minimum reservation requirement is for Pre-ETS. It is helpful to States with one combined VR agency administering the program or to those States with two VR agencies (a Blind and a General) administering the program. The Calculator includes three (3) tabs: Introduction Calculator for a …
Delaware Spotlight on Transition through Partnerships
Delaware has a history of promoting implementation of evidence-based practices, including promoting self-determination and youth leadership development, while attending to compliant IEPs regarding secondary transition. After observing a year of low compliance rates a decade ago, the state reexamined its data collection and program improvement strategies. State Need/Relevant Indicators: Indicator B-13 During the 2014-2015 School Year, the Delaware Department of Education …
Pennsylvania Spotlight on Continuous Improvement
Pennsylvania’s commitment to continuous improvement is exemplified by the positive trends across four indicators. State Need/Relevant Indicators: Indicators B-1 (and 17), B-2, B-13, B-14 Pennsylvania’s efforts around Part B Indicators 1 (and 17), 2, 13, and 14, as outlined in the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR), are focused on improving educational and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities, with …
Nevada Spotlight on Collaborative Service Delivery
Like all states, Nevada had a goal of improving outcomes. To meet this goal, they focused on increased enrollment in Pre-Employment Services and Career and Technical Education for students with disabilities. State Need/Relevant Indicators: Indicator B-1, B-2, B-14 The focus on increasing enrollment in Pre-Employment Services (Pre-ETS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) was based on a thorough understanding of …
Utah Spotlight on Improving Postsecondary Outcomes
The Utah Statewide Collaborative on Improving Postsecondary Transition Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities (STC), created through statute, is a working partnership of all the state agencies and many other organizations focused on improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. State Need/Relevant Indicators: Indicator B-14 (and 17) The STC examined met for one year, reviewing disaggregated post-school outcome and other data, explored …
Strategies to Improve Opportunities in Career and Technical Education
In this guide, you will find strategies to help state-level personnel improve collaboration among special education, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and career and technical education (CTE) for students who experience disability. NTACT:C staff held discussions with and gathered data from state agency representatives in Delaware, Indiana, and Ohio. Discussion questions include: Do you currently have interagency agreements (IA) supporting transition that …
Our Impact – Stories from States
Offering information, tools, and supports across 13 technical assistance areas, NTACT:C supports state teams to improve practices that promote better outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. Read on for stories from states that have achieved successful outcomes after partnering with us. Improving Outcomes in Rural Communities in Arkansas and Virginia (PDF) Successful Practices in Nevada (PDF) (or watch the …
Youth Engagement Now
Youth Engagement Now (YEN), co-sponsored by NTACT:C and RAISE, focuses on creating a practical youth engagement tool for parent center staff and state transition team members. On the YEN site, you can find resources and training materials developed by young adults with disabilities—including the YEN Podcast—and materials from other youth-driven groups from around the country.
NTACT:C Strategic Team Planning Pre-Assessment
Use this pre-assessment with your team prior to the NTACT:C CBI. It will help your team use the team working sessions during CBI more effectively and efficiently. There are two versions – one in MS Word and one in MS Excel. Pick the one that works best for you! NTACT:C Strategic Planning Pre-Assessment (xls) NTACT:C Strategic Planning Pre-Assessment (docx)