Compilation of Transition Resources by alyssa_swaim https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi Compiling resources to help with transition planning en-us 2018-02-27 02:37:33 UTC 2018-02-27 06:22:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Improving Post-secondary Outcomes for All Students with Disabilities. NTACT’s purpose is to assist State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, State VR agencies, and VR service providers in implementing evidence-based and promising practices ensuring students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment. A transition team can use this website by using assistance strategies help to prepare students with disabilities for college, career and community readiness. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235711455 2018-02-27 02:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235711455 NTACT (National Technical Assistance Center on Transition) alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235712052 2018-02-27 02:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235712052 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235713705 As a Speech Pathologist I could use this website in my own practice because it lists a way for you to view evidence based practices as well as research based practices. ]]> 2018-02-27 03:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235713705 I'm Determined alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235714135 2018-02-27 03:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235714135 The I’m Determined project, is a state-directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education. It focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior. A transition team could use this content by using the "Transition Guide". Here is where there are links for independent living, employment, self-determination, and postsecondary education and training. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235714357 2018-02-27 03:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235714357 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235715037 This website could be very beneficial in assisting Speech Pathologists. I think this would greatly help the parents because it provides resources in helping your child who has a disability by providing videos, and messages of other parents who are going through the same situations. These testimonies and videos would be great for the parents to watch. ]]> 2018-02-27 03:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235715037 National Gateway to Self-Determination alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235716073 2018-02-27 03:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235716073 This websites main goal is to assist in reducing the gap that exists between the promise and reality of efforts to promote self-determination by the adoption of a social-ecological model for evaluating and dissemination information about promising and evidence-based methods, materials, and strategies that promote self-determination and improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the lifespan. A transition could use this content by providing information to assist families, those with disabilities, as well as professionals. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235716233 2018-02-27 03:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235716233 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235717415 As a Speech Pathologist, this website would help our clients with disabilities. It can help them with establishing a system that enhances self-determination training programs. These programs help assist with the quality of life with students who have a disability. ]]> 2018-02-27 03:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235717415 Parents Helping Parents (PHP) alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235718792 2018-02-27 03:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235718792 PHP is a website that offers family centered services. They focus on the family as the unit of support rather than just the child. The list several services that are offered. For example, one of those services includes children’s workshops, including support for siblings. A transition team can benefit from this website by using is as a resource for families who are struggling. In using this website it allows for parents to hear from other parents who may be in the same situation. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235718941 2018-02-27 03:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235718941 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235720071 Speech Pathologists could use this website in the same way that a transition team would. Basically using it as a tool to help assist the parents of our client. ]]> 2018-02-27 03:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235720071 University of Kansas Beach Center on Disability alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235720946 2018-02-27 03:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235720946 The main mission of The Beach Center is to make a significant and sustainable difference in the quality of life. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235721098 This website offers decision making support, family support, family awareness training, and self-determination. As a Speech Pathologist, I would use the self-determination aspect in certain lesson planning. I could plan session around decision making. These can be skills they learn to later help them make decisions when transition planning.  ]]> 2018-02-27 03:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235721098 Center for Parent Information and Resources alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235722568 2018-02-27 03:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235722568 All the materials found on this website have been created to help and assist parents around the country. employs a user-centered process, gathering the perspectives of our experienced audience, Parent Center staff members and other experts, every step of the way, to create products and services that increase Parent Centers’ knowledge and capacity in specific domains. The transition team could use this website by providing it to parents to use in conversing with each other. This website provides private work spaces for Parent Centers to exchange resources, discuss high-priority topics, and solve mutual challenges. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235723255 2018-02-27 03:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235723255 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235725122 Speech Pathologists could use this tool to help the parents of their clients. It is a "central hub" for all parents to converse with one another as well as seek professional help. ]]> 2018-02-27 04:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235725122 My Next Move alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235726749 2018-02-27 04:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235726749 This website offers those who are looking to start planning what they wish to do post secondary education. The website presents three options for the user to choose from. Those options include what you want to be, options to choose from a subcategories of careers, and an option for those who are unsure. A transition team can use this website to help assist those start their transition plan. It gives them an idea of their career path. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235726891 2018-02-27 04:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235726891 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235727446 Speech pathologists could benefit from this website by learning which career path their client may want to go. They can then use therapy session to help assist with the specific career path they choose. ]]> 2018-02-27 04:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235727446 Transition Coalition alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728027 2018-02-27 04:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728027 The Transition Coalition provides free research-based online training for anyone who is involved in transition planning. Our modules are developed using up-to-date research in transition, effective practices in professional development, and materials and resources for implementation. The transition team could use this content because it provides multiple links that take you to specific situations regarding transition planning. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728126 2018-02-27 04:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728126 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728394 As Speech Pathologists, this website can help us in our career by being a resource if we ever need assistance on any of the specifics of transition planning. For example, enhancing employment outcomes, working with families, and strategies for school completion. ]]> 2018-02-27 04:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235728394 Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment (TAGG) alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729055 2018-02-27 04:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729055 The TAGG is a new on-line transition assessment for secondary-aged youth with disabilities, their families, and professionals. TAGG items derive from research identified student behaviors associated with post high school employment and education. The TAGG provides a norm-based graphic profile, present level of performance statement, lists of strengths and needs, and suggested IEP annual transition goals. A transition team could use this website specifically for students who are ready to find a career or job when graduated. It also helps with education options. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729164 2018-02-27 04:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729164 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729450 Speech Pathologists can use the TAGG website by using the goal generator. A client can establish goals and the Speech Pathologist can work on helping them achieve those goals. ]]> 2018-02-27 04:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729450 Virtual Job Shadow alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729988 2018-02-27 04:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235729988 This website helps individuals to discover, plan and pursue their dreams with a unique video-based career planning platform. Their interactive tools help students and job seekers develop career paths based on choice, not chance. A transition team can use this by helping their student create realistic goals for themselves. In having the student "shadow" someone through the computer, it allows for them to make the decision if this can be a realistic job choice for them. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730166 2018-02-27 04:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730166 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730454 I think the virtual aspect of this website is so helpful. In seeing what you could potentially be doing, by shadowing someone who has that career, it makes you think about if this is something you really want to do. If a client of ours sees the tasks that is being done in the career field they want to pursue, we as speech pathologists can help them work at accomplishing those tasks. ]]> 2018-02-27 04:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730454 Project Search alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730774 2018-02-27 04:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730774 Project search helps students with disabilities for success in competitive employment settings. It is a one year employment preparation program that takes in a workplace. This is a great way for a transition team to allow for their student to learn about the workforce and gain real life experiences. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730899 2018-02-27 04:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235730899 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235731565 Speech Pathologists can use this website as a guide if one of their clients is considering doing a program like this. We could do mock session and role play so the student can feel comfortable and know what to expect if they decided to enroll in this type of program ]]> 2018-02-27 05:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235731565 United States Department of Labor alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235731843 2018-02-27 05:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235731843 The Office of Disability Employment Policy's main mission to give those with disabilities have unlimited opportunities for employment. They give the option of choosing a disability employment resource by topic. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235732259 2018-02-27 05:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235732259 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235732929 In searching through the topics provided there is an option to read about Autism it lists various employers, individuals and service providers. This is a great tool to use for Speech Pathologists, especially since Autism has such a wide spectrum. ]]> 2018-02-27 05:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235732929 Autism Internet Modules alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235733705 2018-02-27 05:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235733705 This website helps assist teachers and educators who work with students who have autism. Each module guides you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, a glossary, and much more. These modules are provided at no cost. It is essentially is a training program for anyone who knows someone with Autism. Transition teams can use this website to help them better assist any of their students who have been diagnosed with Autism. It can help them, and it can also be recommended to assist the parents of their students. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235733732 2018-02-27 05:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235733732 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235734158 As Speech Pathologists,  there are modules that guide you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments which would be extremely beneficial for our career. ]]> 2018-02-27 05:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235734158 Transition Education Materials alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235735282 2018-02-27 05:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235735282 This website gives activities and annual transition goals that are arranged on a continuum to accommodate students with the least support needs to students with more support needs. This tool is intended to be used as a guide to generate additional annual transition goals using core standards. The examples given may be modified to better suit the students that are being taught. The measurable statements should be modified to meet the needs of individual students. A transition team could benefit from this content because it provides a place where they can learn how to do lessons that teach self advocacy and self awareness. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235735435 2018-02-27 05:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235735435 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736351 Speech pathologists can really benefit from getting ideas for session plans from the Transition Bell Ringers section of the website. ]]> 2018-02-27 05:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736351 National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: Effective Practices alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736527 2018-02-27 05:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736527 This portion of the website implements evidence-based and promising practices and predictors that promote positive post-school outcomes for all students with disabilities. Throughout the website and other resources from NTACT, effective practices and predictors have been evaluated regarding the amount, type, and quality of the research conducted, and are labeled as either evidence-based, research-based, or promising. Transition teams can benefit from this portion of the website because it provides well developed practice descriptions and lesson plan starters for many of the effective practices and predictors. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736652 2018-02-27 05:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736652 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736941 Speech Pathologists can use this website similar to how the transition team would use it. They can base some of their session plans off of the lesson plan starters on this website. ]]> 2018-02-27 05:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235736941 Model Me Kids alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737593 2018-02-27 05:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737593 Model Me Kids has teaching manuals and student workbooks that are a complement to its video modeling DVDs and help extend the lessons taught in the videos. These resources help teach social skills at home, in a classroom, social skills group, or other teaching setting. Transition teams can use this as a resource to provide to families for assistance. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737764 2018-02-27 06:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737764 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737957 This website has different ways that is could be used by a Speech Pathologist. One of the ways is by teaching social skills. Therapy sessions can be based of off this, and the student can use the DVD's to go home and practice. ]]> 2018-02-27 06:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235737957 Social Thinking alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738162 2018-02-27 06:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738162 Social Thinking is to help people develop their social competencies to better connect with others and live happier, more meaningful lives. This is a skill that is needed all throughout life. Transition teams can use this website to teach the ways to do this. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738293 2018-02-27 06:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738293 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738463 As Speech Pathologists, we can do therapy on the social mapping section of this website. It basically explains what is expected and not expected in social situations. ]]> 2018-02-27 06:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738463 Lives in the Balance alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738584 2018-02-27 06:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738584 This website has a positive mission that will impact the lives of many students with disabilities. They have different factors about how behaviorally challenging kids should be understood and about how to treat them in ways that are more compassionate and effective. They believe in treating all kids in ways that are non-punitive, non-adversarial, and collaborative, and that teach them skills on the better side of human nature. Transition teams and coordinators can use this website and content by providing vital, accessible resources and programs to caregivers of behaviorally challenging kids. alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738722 2018-02-27 06:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235738722 alyssa_swaim22 https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235739568 In the career of Speech Pathology we want to transform the lives of our clients. This website will assist us in helping inspire change for all children. The main vision of this website is extremely similar to the vision of a Speech Pathologist. ]]> 2018-02-27 06:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_swaim22/95asea04wmgi/wish/235739568