Are you a transition educator or administrator seeking greater involvement with other transition professionals in your region? Indiana’s Cadres of Transition Educators collaborate to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities. We invite you to join, share your expertise, and learn from others. With the current climate for special education in flux, now is a perfect time to unite and navigate uncharted terrain.
Established in 2011, a dedicated network of cadre transition educators works collaboratively, both regionally and statewide, to improve secondary transition outcomes for students in Indiana. Their efforts focus on implementing promising practices and creating innovative strategies, tools, and resources for teachers, other transition professionals, students, and their families.
Some of the resources created by cadres live on the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center website and are used and adapted nationally. These resources include the Transition Assessment Matrix, case conference cues, videos on independent living, and parent newsletters.
Each regional cadre chooses the best time to meet, typically monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly, based on their needs and activities. Cadre facilitators meet biannually to receive information and support from CCLC staff, which they can share with their general membership.
Cadres aim to increase their membership annually and this year it is crucial to create a support system for all transition educators.
To locate the region for your county, contact a facilitator, and join a cadre, visit the Regional Cadres and Facilitators webpage.
For more information on the Indiana Cadres of Transition Educators or to discuss how to start a transition educators collaboration network in your state, contact the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center.
Bonus Tips:
We invite you to participate in Comprehensive Transition Open Office Hours every Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM Eastern Time. During these sessions, you can speak with subject matter experts in dedicated breakout rooms. CCLC staff can address inquiries concerning transition portfolios, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Social Security Work Incentives, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other transition-related topics. To join, use the following Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/84184586146