Assistive Technology is now easily accessible and widely available to support reading, writing, and organization. This chat spotlights assistive technology to support high school academics and independence after graduation. After watching this video, check out the links below to determine what resources will benefit you or the students you support. Visit our Life After High School [...]
Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young people with significant disabilities designed to immerse them into the workplace and provide them with onsite classroom instruction, career exploration, and various worksite rotations through the host business. Upon completing Project SEARCH, participants will continue to engage in activities, which will help them to gain competitive, paid [...]
Encouraging youth to participate and take the lead in IEP meetings helps them reflect on their interests, needs, and goals. It also helps them build leadership, self-advocacy, and communication skills. Watch this chat to learn more about your student leading the way with their IEP. Check out the resources below that help parents and students [...]
This module is designed to support youth in understanding their role in planning for life after high school!
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) are structured opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom. See how they can be used to support children with disabilities to learn and demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
Determining eligibility for VR during the transition process can provide access to combined resources in the final years of high school. In this video, Tina Greco, Transition Coordinator at VR New Hampshire talks about Pre-Employment Transition Services and the continuum of VR support to young adults. Pre‐Employment Transition Services School [...]
NH Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers middle and high school students the chance to explore career opportunities and receive experiential and technical training that prepares them for college and careers. With this hands-on approach, CTE provides students with opportunities to earn industry credentials and college credits while exploring interests, talents, and ambitions in an [...]
If your child has an IEP and is considering higher education, watch this video featuring Joanna Ellis, Coordinator of Accessibility Services from the Community College System, discussing supports and services available under Section 504. Some services include academic coaching, assistive technology, and the ability to request a reduced course load. Learn more about what is [...]
In special education, by a student’s 17th birthday, IEP Teams are required to have a discussion around decision-making rights. NH now recognizes Supported Decision Making (SDM) as a legal option and alternative to full guardianship. In this video, Terry Ohlson-Martin, Executive Director of NH Family Voices, speaks about preparing for and using SDM as a safe [...]
Lecture-style learning and tests are not always the best way to assess knowledge and skills. What if students had the opportunity to learn and demonstrate their proficiency in a real-world environment? Although ELOs look different at each school, they all have one thing in common – students can earn school credit by engaging in hands-on [...]
