Post-Secondary Resources
www.heath.gwu.edu
The HEATH Resource Center of The George Washington University, Graduate
School of Education and Human Development, is the national
clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with
disabilities. Support from the U.S. Department of Education enables the
clearinghouse to serve as an information exchange about educational
support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities
at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other
postsecondary training entities.
HEATH participates in national conferences, training sessions, and
workshops; develops training modules; publishes resource papers, fact
sheets, directories, and website information; and fosters a network of
professionals in the arena of disability issues.
ici2.umn.edu/ntn/pub/default.html
The National Transition Network (NTN) provided technical assistance to
states awarded with School-to-Work Grants. We were a partner within the
National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities (NTA).
The mission of the NTA was to ensure that youth with disabilities,
including those with severe disabilities, acquired skills and
knowledge, gained experience, and received services and supports
necessary to achieve successful post school outcomes, including
postsecondary education, gainful employment, independent living,
community living, social integration, and lifelong learning.
The National Transition Alliance sought the formation of one education
system that benefits from the lessons learned form special education,
regular education, and vocational education.
The three broad goals of the NTA included:
- Improving transition services and outcomes for youth with disabilities;
- Building state capacity to plan and implement effective school-to-work practices for youth with disabilities; and
- Building integrated systems that recognize the importance of aligning structures, policies, and procedures to support youth with disabilities and their families.
www.ncset.org
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (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.
ici.umn.edu/products/
The Institute on Community Integration produces a wide range of
publications and electronic media resources for service providers,
educators, policy makers, advocacy and resource organizations,
researchers, families, persons with disabilities, and others.
You may browse our online catalog using the following links—
- Newsletters covering service strategies, policy issues, research findings, and personal experiences of individuals with disabilities and families in relation to all areas of life, including the social, family, educational, vocational, housing, and health care areas.
- Resource Guides providing practical approaches to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in areas including K-12 and postsecondary education, consumer-controlled housing, health care, recreation, employment preparation, and self-advocacy.
- Curricula supporting self-determination; educational, recreational, and social inclusion in K-12 and other settings; and paraprofessional development in educational and community service settings.
- Reports summarizing findings from applied research related to education, employment, and residential and other community services.
- Brochures offering simple how-to tips and lists of resources for use in K-12, family, and community settings.
- Videotapes challenging myths and improving educational and direct support services.
- Miscellaneous instruments and day planner inserts addressing K-12 and postsecondary concerns.
www.transitioncoalition.org/freepub.php3
The Community Transition Program: Experiences Starting a Community-Based Program for Students Ages 18-21.
This manual is based on the development and operation of a
community-based transition program in Lawrence, Kansas. The
teachers reveal their insights and share many of their resources,
programming, and curricula to help others develop community-based
transition programs. Download this 84-page manual.
www.education.umd.edu/oco/oco_training_modules/
Needs Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities
This needs assessment provides you with a tool that can be used to
evaluate the educational services received by students 17-21 with
significant disabilities to determine if changes are needed. This
assessment addresses students' educational setting, instructional
support, inclusive opportunities, employment, recreation, adult agency
eligibility, and ability to travel independently. This training
module is available at through On-Campus Outreach at the University of
Maryland.
www.transitioncoalition.org
Transition Coalition
Reference List of Curricula and Assessments used by programs in the 18-21 programs database
www.education.umd.edu/oco/
On-Campus Outreach
Discussion Board for Programs serving 18-21 year olds
Program Evaluation Training