This 7-course miniseries is a free online training from INSTRC. Each course is designed to help you become more familiar with the components of the cyclical planning process and support you as you create quality Transition IEPs and Portfolios with your students.
Transition professionals and interagency teams can expect to gain a crucial understanding of the transition process. Schools, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Vocational Rehabilitation, adult service agencies, families, and their community support systems are among the many who could find this information useful. Participants can complete the entire series or a few individual courses.
Courses and Modules in the Transition Miniseries include:
- Transition Miniseries Introduction
- Self-Determination in the Transition Process
• Student-Led IEPs
• Person Centered Planning and the LifeCourse Framework
• Guardianship - Supported Decision Making - The Transition IEP
• IEP Alignment
• Transition IEP Sections
• Purposeful Document - Transition Portfolio
• A Fluid Introduction and Record of Student Progress
• Advancing the Starting Point for Life After High School
• Multi-Functional Purposes - Transition Programs
• Including Transition Age Youth
• Characteristics of Successful and Quality Transition Programs
• Interagency Collaboration - Adult Services and Supports after High School
• State Agencies
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-Employment Services (Pre-ETS)
• Adult Services and Resources - Transition to Adulthood Conclusion
• Updates on Secondary and Postsecondary Transition
• Resources and Evaluation
The miniseries is intended for new teachers and those looking to enhance their skills. Participants can receive up to a total of 18 contact hours to be used toward Professional Growth Points for completing the entire miniseries.
The Transition Miniseries is provided online through IU Expand. The IU Expand link to the Transition Miniseries will give you information on how to create an IU Guest Account and enroll.