Student-Centered Transitions Network

Transition Updates

May 2021
WHAT'S NEW
Early Childhood Transitions Resource from the SCTN
The SCTN's new resource, A Guide to Early Transitions in Texas, is now available. This guide provides an outline of the early transition activities and recommended practices to facilitate a child's transition from Part C (Early Childhood Intervention) to Part B (Early Childhood Special Education) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The guide includes information for educators on:
  • early transition timelines;
  • potential eligibility;
  • navigating the evaluation process; and
  • planning for the transition to kindergarten.
Accommodations List Added to Industry-Based Certification (IBC) Resources
Did you know that the TEA's Career and Technical Education (CTE) webpage has resources for IBCs, including over 200 one-page fact sheets for each of the industry-based certifications? They have recently added a new IBC resource that identifies whether accommodations are allowed and where to go to request them from each IBC vendor.


If you are not familiar with each IBC and need more information, you can explore the IBC fact sheets. Each fact sheet includes a description of the IBC, certifying entity with contact information, and exam information that includes price, study materials, and candidate requirements (where applicable).
Transition News You Can Use
Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) Rapid Engagement Team
Did you know that TWS-VRS has a new Rapid Engagement Team? This team is connected to a call center for students and adults with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors.

Anyone 14 or older can call from anywhere in Texas to open a case and get matched with a counselor in their community. It takes about 5-10 minutes to complete the process.

Work with the Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (TVRC) assigned to your campus to help your students connect with VR services including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), or share the information below with students and families:

Phone: (512) 936-6400
Free Online Legal Clinic for Students
Join Disability Rights Texas (DRTX) for a free online legal clinic for students currently in college or transitioning out of high school. Students will have a chance to speak with a disability rights attorney in a private session for free! Space is limited, so students are encouraged to contact DRTX before June 7th.

Students will be able to get help with topics including their rights in college, financial expenses, Social Security beneficiaries, and alternatives to guardianship.

When? June 12, 2021
How to Register? Text "College Clinic" to (512)229-9109 or call (1-800)252-9108.

Note: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available upon request.
Free Online Course: Job Exploration Counseling
Transition Tennessee has a new online course for Pre-ETS Providers: Job Exploration Counseling.
 
This course includes three video lessons and four activity videos to increase the understanding of different avenues for job exploration opportunities.
 
Be sure to check out the course resources and supplemental materials which include an overview of job exploration, tips for choosing career assessments, career exploration charts, information on career clusters, and many more.

Note: You will need to register for a free account prior to accessing the course.
 
Transitioning to Adult Health Care Infographic
Got Transition has a new infographic for youth and families that want to learn more about transitioning to adult health care.

During childhood, parents and caregivers usually help with health and health care needs—they call for appointments, fill out forms, and keep track of medications. As students transition to adulthood, managing those needs becomes their responsibility. Achieving this independence requires an organized transition process to gain independent health care skills, prepare for an adult model of care, and transfer to new clinicians.

Click here to download the infographic or share the link with your students and families.
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Content in this e-newsletter is provided in partnership with the Student-Centered Transitions Network and the Texas Education Agency.