Education Commission of the States (ECS) High School Agenda: Who’s Doing What HIGH SCHOOL REFORM – This updated ECS paper provides information on the high school improvement projects, initiatives and products of ECS and other national education and policy organizations. It is designed to direct policymakers to various groups and resources that might be useful in developing and implementing effective high school policy.
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) assists State Education Agencies with collecting data on Part B State Performance Plan Indicator 13 and using these data to improve transition services.Indicator 13: Percent of youth aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the child to meet the post-secondary goals. [20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(B)]
The National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities is located at the Heath Resource Center. A biennial Directory of Resources is a searchable annotated listing of more than 180 organizations that can be contacted directly via email or website for specific types of information related to postsecondary education and disabilities.
Best Practices from Around the Country is a focus of The Virginia Department of Education's Web collection on transition services.
TRANSITION REQUIREMENTS: A Guide for States, Districts, Schools, Universities and Families. Collaboratively developed by Jane Storms, Western Regional Resource Center; Ed O'Leary, Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center, and Jane Williams, Arizona State University West (May 2000).
This monograph provides technical assistance for the appropriate implementation of the transition requirements of Public Law 105-17, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997 and the final regulations published on March 12, 1999. This monograph clarifies the transition requirements of the IDEA '97, provides samples, and suggests practices to implement those requirements. Note: IDEA was reauthorized in 2004. Some transition requirements have changed.
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities. Transition Solutions is a fee-based service that helps state education agencies and local school districts nationwide improve transition services and outcomes for young people moving from youthhood to adulthood. It is a strategic alliance of the nation's top researchers, educators, and technical assistance providers in the areas of transition systems change, education reform, postsecondary education, workforce preparation, and team and leadership development. The Transition Solutions team can help your state agency and local school districts --
• Use data to guide system improvements
• Meet transition requirements
• Customize solutions using research-based practices
• Build effective interagency teams
• Create a shared plan for action
• Map and align resources
The Transition Coalition, located at the University of Kansas, Department of Special Education, provides professional development on secondary school reform and transition at the national, state, and local levels. Professional development forums include face-to-face and online training as well as a variety of technical assistance methods. The website includes training modules and a database of 18-21year old Transition programs.
