Education Resources

Transition Resources for Addressing Individualized Needs

The Transition Resources for Addressing Individualized Needs (TRAIN) resources will provide you with a compiled list of ready-to-use and extendable resources from NTACT, Transition Coalition, and TransCen.

Students, know your rights!

This tip sheet informs students over 18 of their rights to continue their education in high school, with options of attending general high

Mental Health Conditions and Employment

Disability accommodations for Mental Health Conditions.  

Youth Employment Resource Center

FDIC’s resources support financial education and access to safe accounts for youth in employment programs.

List of Companies Hiring Remote Workers

Updated list of companies with openings that hire remote employees who work from home.

The YES! Center

Central source of information and support for the Partnerships in Employment state projects.

Assistive Technology for Teens and Young Adults

Tips for selecting assistive technology for young adults.

AYPF Brief Examines Using ESSA to Improve Educational Services in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Using the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to enhance education in juvenile justice facilities. 

Individualized Learning Plans throughout the Lifespan

Career development resources and examples of implementation for an expanded range of ages.

Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Explains the transition process in family friendly language for self-advocates and their parents. 

Career and Continuing Education Services Tip Sheet

Family-friendly language provides tips for ACCES-VR eligible youth and their parents to develop an employment or continuing education plan.

Federal Hiring for Individuals with Disabilities

Apply for Federal jobs using a special hiring authority known as “Schedule A” for students with disabilities.

The ABCs of SCHEDULE A

Tips for students with disabilities on getting federal jobs.

Transition Guide: #Self-Directed IEPs

Although this factsheet from PEATC has state specific resources, there is good information for all families and self-advocates.

#StudentInvolvement in the #IEP

In the series of four videos below, you can explore Student Involvement in the IEP process utilizing three of the I’m Determined Tools: The One-Pager, Good Day Plan, and Goal Plan.

#Student-Led Decision-Making in Schools

Educators, vocational rehabilitation professionals and families must engage students with #disabilities in #secondarytransition services.

#TransitionPlanning to Prepare Our Youth for #Success

In this post, we continue to delve into the transition planning process, to ensure that youth and their families are empowered to experience successful #post-highschooloutcomes.

#Postsecondary Employment Services and State #VocationalRehabilitation Programs

Postsecondary employment services available through VR inform youth and families of opportunities and ensures youth are fully informed of their options.