1. National Parent Technical Assistance Center Unified Technical Assistance System providing support to the PTI/CPRC network, as well as collaborating to the larger technical assistance network

2. Parent Center Technical Assistance  National Office –MN, PACER Center  Regional Offices (RPTACs) Region 1 – NJ, SPAN Region 2 – NC, ECAC Region 3 – TX, Partners Resource Network Region 4 – WI, WI FACETS Region 5 – CO, PEAK Region 6 – CA, Matrix Parent Network

3. Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers A Unified System

4. To ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living IDEA Regulations §300.1(a) IDEA Purpose

5. Transition… starts at when children are very young and…

6. …continues throughout life

7. Critical Relationships Quality IEPs Staying in School GraduatingPositive post- school outcomes Family Support

11. Empowering Students to Shape Their Futures Leads to Successful Adult Roles

12.  Engage youth (and families) in transition planning Help students set attainable employment and postsecondary school/training goals Use age appropriate transition assessments  Prepare youth (and families) for their future Teach self-determination & self advocacy skills Provide opportunities for students to practice these skills Self-Directed IEPs  Keep youth in school Build relationships with youth Set high expectations and provide support Make content meaningful and relevant (Covington-Smith, 2008) Improving Post-School Outcomes

13. Be Involved  Plan with your child for transition  Provide contact information before leaving school  Be ready and willing to respond when contacted  Encourage others to participate  Involve state PTI Center

14. One of manyNPSOresources

15. Student Flyer Available at www.psocenter.org

16. Parent Flyer

17. Rigor High expectations Challenging curriculum Relevance Connected to future goals and interest Relationships Meaningful peer and adult interactions Successful Transition Takes

18. Student-Focused Planning is Key Based on student needs, interests and preferences Services and Programs are Critical Focused on academics, career, and independent living Interagency Coordination is Vital Shared responsibility and shared work Positive Outcomes Begin with Proactive Planning

19. Sharman Davis Barrett sharman@pacer.org 888-248-0822