Hello,

A collaborative group of MN Stakeholders have worked together to develop resources based on the MN Transition Survey that was sent out in the Winter of 2015.  Priorities were identified based on the results of the educators that responded to the self identified level of knowledge related to the Post Secondary Transition with the use of the Used The Transition Team Leader Sustainability Toolkit; J.E. Gothberg, J.L. Coyle, P.D. Kohler. National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center now called National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT).  Western Michigan Career Connections Research Center.

You are invited to assist us in building this site in a way that will be most helpful to the educators in MN.  If you have resources available for staff to learn on their own and build PLC's, it would be most helpful for you would comment on the page or send information to cwernau@zumbroed.org.  

Any questions, please ask me and I would be willing to do what I can.  

Christian Wernau

Region 10 Low Incidence Facilitator

Goal:

• To build a learning site based off the the MN Transition survey results. 
• Share with staff that participated in the survey.

Objectives

• Link resources to each folder where staff can have access to topics of interest and need.
• Link training material to the folders/pages
• Share via social media, recorded webinars, and in person trainings (based on results)

Hopes and dreams

• Identify critical learning objectives that staff must know.
• Create a pass/fail quiz that links them to a CEU if they pass, Incorrect answers if they fail to learn more... (remember this is a hope/dream). 
• Build in EBP's for Transition needs. 
• What does the future look like

Build on other forms with Michelle from MDE Transition

• WIOA

Outcomes:

• Changes in Knowledge: Increase the knowledge and understanding of Post Secondary Skills
• Changes in Behavior: Staff implementing EBP's, decision making, and practice of Post Secondary Skills
• Changes in Conditions: Increase number of Students with Disabilities in competitive employment.

Input, Output, Outcome

How to use this site:

• This site was built based on the results of the MN Transition Survey that was sent out in the Winter of 2015.  Priorities were identified based on the results of the educators that responded to the self identified level of knowledge related to the Post Secondary Transition with the use of the Used The Transition Team Leader Sustainability Toolkit; J.E. Gothberg, J.L. Coyle, P.D. Kohler. National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center.  Western Michigan Career Connections Research Center.
• Under the Table of Contents click on an area of interest to explore and learn about the topics.
• This site is currently under development.  Please help us to build this resource for our fellow educators! 

Upcoming Transition Events

Contacts

About the Survey: 

• 2015-16 Survey Results.pdf
• 2015-16 Survey.pptx 

Preferred method of training:

1. Preference = In Person
2. Reality = Social Media (Twitter, facebook, Pinterest, etc)   

Definitions

Common Terms for Post Secondary Transition

• Low Incidence
• High Incidence
• Transition (Federal)
• Transition (Minnesota) 

MINNESOTA STATUTE

• Personalized Learning Plans MN Statute 120B.125

• Training on the PACER Site
• Transition Disabled 

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TRAINING MODULES

• Transition Training MDE 

Table of Contents:

• National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (external site)

Knowledge of Transition practices Content

• Minnesota Olmstead Planning

• Person Centered Planning approaches (MyLife Plan, Post-Secondary Plan, Etc.)

• Post Secondary Educational services available for students with disabilities

• Effective Occupational skills training strategies

• Methods for providing work-based education

• School Rules for student work experience

• Transition Related community service providers in my location

• Agency Eligibility requirements and referral procedures

• Strategies for developing community level transition teams

• Postsecondary Education - Employment Preparation

Knowledge of transition related Services 

• Plan for achieving self support (PASS)
• Targeted jobs tax credits
• SSI work incentives
• Transportation services and requirements for student work experiences
• Residential options available in the community
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Vocational rehabilitation criteria for eligibility 

College and Career Readiness Resources

• Think College - Future Quest
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Disability Specific Resources

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS ADA testing_accommodations.pdf

REGIONAL LOW INCIDENCE PROJECTS PURPOSE STATEMENTS

Support equitable and accessible educational services by utilizing a multi-tiered system of support, including Universal Design for Learning to meet academic standards for all learners, with a specific focus on those with low incidence disabilities.

Support licensed and certified educational staff serving students with low incident disabilities in all eight regions by building local capacity through high quality retention and recruitment.

Collaborate with MN stakeholders to improve outcomes on the State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators in the following areas: grad rates, dropout rates, performance and participation in statewide assessments, suspensions/expulsions, Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), early intervention and preschool outcomes, parent involvement, transition and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Support access to equitable educational services across all eight (8) regional low incidence projects.

Through professional development, support staff and parents have access to effective implementation for evidence-based practices.

The Minnesota Low Incidence Projects (MNLIP's) Used The Transition Team Leader Sustainability Toolkit; J.E. Gothberg, J.L. Coyle, P.D. Kohler. National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center.  Western Michigan Career Connections Research Center.

Regional CTICs

Community Interagency Transition Committees (CTICs) –Can be used for system planning discussions, agreements, design and implementation of coordination

Build community relationships among the region!  

Systemic need