Transition Tool Box

This section provides tools and resources such as checklists, how-to guides, helpful hints and brochures, to assist students, families, schools and community agencies in developing and implementing effective transition planning and services. These tools are among the favorites when preparing youth with disabilities to live, learn and earn in the community as adults. This is a new link, currently under construction. Check it out often, as new tools will be added in the near future.  

• Transition Team Planning Guide provides a framework for structuring discussions around transition planning and services. The worksheet format allows for recording of key concepts and action steps for individual students as agreed upon during discussions with the transition planning team. Available in Word or PDF Format. 

• Strength Based Assessment is a helpful tool in facilitating structured discussions with the student, school and family when planning for the future. The information assists in the development of transition services in the individualized education program (IEP). It can also identify services and activities that the studetn may need to succeed as an adult.
  
• The Functional Capacity Skills Checklist provides a framework to assist job coaches, educators and employers in evaluating student skills as they relate to employment. Available in Word or PDF Format.  

• Handbook for Implementing a Comprehensive Work Based Learning Program According to the Fair Labor Act as published by the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) provides guidance to schools regarding requirements and best practices around operating work based learning programs.