Transition Resources, Teachers and Caseworkers

Directory of Services

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps The intent of the Program is to help improve the health and well being of low-income households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. Contrary to popular belief, SNAP benefits are not meant to meet all of the food needs of a household or an individual, but to supplement their nutritional needs. People do not need to be destitute to qualify for SNAP benefits. SNAP resources oregon food Benefits
Live Binders-Resources for Transition Post Secondary Transition resources.
Transition Assessment Matrix This site has been put together by the Indiana Northeast Cadre of Transition Leaders and the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center. *Transition Assessment Matrix:* This site allows you to choose the Transition Domain (Employment, Education/Training, and Independent Living) that you wish to explore transition assessments for. Once you choose a domain, you may then choose the appropriate grade level(s), and the disability area(s) that are most similar to the needs of the student(s) you are assessing. for teachers for educators Transition Assessment resources
Assistive Technology-Washington Access Fund “Do you know someone with a disability, living in Oregon, who could benefit from access to affordable assistive technology? The Board of Directors for the Washington Access Fund announced that they expanded our successful Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program to include people with disabilities and seniors (and their families) in Oregon. Oregon residents are now eligible for assistive technology loans up to $10,000. support organizations oregon Assistive Technology Accommodations Accessibility
Youth Pathways to Postsecondary and Employment (GRADS 360) This site brings together five different National Youth-Focused Training and Technical Assistance Centers, funded by the US Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), as well as the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). These five centers are working together to provide technical assistance and training to state/local agencies and programs to build successful pathways to postsecondary and employment opportunities for youth and students with disabilities. The purpose of this website is to serve as a cross boundary Community of Practice for professionals who share a passion and a vision for building pathways for students and youth with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment. Vocational Rehabilitation Voc Rehab Transition support organizations pre-employment national for teachers for educators Employment

ODE Special Education Information

ODE Staff Directory (Special Ed)

Filter the Work Unit by Education Programs to find the ODE staff for Special Education and Transition

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Oregon Extended Assessment

Oregon’s Extended Assessments are alternate assessments designed specifically for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The decision to administer Oregon’s Extended Assessment (the alternate assessment) can only be made by the student’s IEP team--including the parent.

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IEP Resources

IEPs and Beyond

This list includes valuable resources to help you prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs, as well as articles on everything you need to know about the IEP process. Use these articles to define, organize, and enhance the functioning of IEPs. Our teaching strategies, tips, and assessment accommodation resources will help you meet the special needs of your students. You will also find useful printable material to streamline your tasks.

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US Department of Education-IEP

Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004, major topic: IEP

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IEP/Case Conference Handouts from INSOURCE

Providing Indiana families and service providers the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.

IEP resources

OARs

Oregon Publications About Special Education Policy & Laws

Parental rights, special education forms for school age and birth to five special education programs, technical assistance documents, question and answer documents and more!

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Inclusion Resources

Assistive Technology & Curriculum Solutions AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives. This includes a complete line of communication aids for nonverbal individuals; access aids for all ages and situations; and special education classroom curriculum that both enhance and help ensure learning progress. resources national Assistive Technology Accommodations Accessibility
Electronic Journal of Inclusive Education This is a peer reviewed electronic journal which deals with research concerning inclusive education with scholarly contributions form faculty and graduate students. inclusion resources publication articles
Tools for Teachers: Curriculum Modifications & Adapations PDF that deals with curriculum modifications and adaptations: There is no recipe for adapting general education curriculum to meet each student’s needs. Each teacher, each student, each classroom is unique and adaptations are specific to each situation. Keep in mind that curriculum does not always need to be modified. for teachers for educators Accommodations inclusion article resource
Inclusion of Students With Low-Incidence Disabilites Found at the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. inclusion for teachers for educators article resource
Inclusion Resources - Kids Together Inc. Benefits of inclusion, inclusive education for all students. Friendships, relationships, academic, behavior, peer modeling, research and links to resources. inclusion for teachers support organizations resources for educators
TeacherVision -- Inclusion Resources When you are teaching in an inclusive classroom, it can be difficult to accommodate your materials to fit everyone's needs. Read best practices and handy tips in the resources below to make inclusion a success in your school. These helpful articles describe ways to modify your curriculum to reach every student. In addition to great teaching strategies and planning tips for grades K-12, you'll find plenty of resources to help you adapt existing materials for an inclusive classroom in any subject. inclusion resources for teachers for educators publication

Helping Your Student Plan for Adult Life

Newsletter from NCWD/Youth

Welcome to Intersection: Navigating the Road to Work, the electronic newsletter of the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth). The newsletter and the NCWD/Youth website offer information to improve programs and services for all youth and especially youth with disabilities.

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Youth Pathways to Postsecondary and Employment (GRADS 360)

This site brings together five different National Youth-Focused Training and Technical Assistance Centers, funded by the US Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), as well as the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). These five centers are working together to provide technical assistance and training to state/local agencies and programs to build successful pathways to postsecondary and employment opportunities for youth and students with disabilities.

The purpose of this website is to serve as a cross boundary Community of Practice for professionals who share a passion and a vision for building pathways for students and youth with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment.

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Visually Disabled Guide

A resource for students with visual impairments preparing and planning for college.

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Resources for Special Education Teachers

U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Teaching Articles and resources for educators. for teachers for educators resources national USDE
The Teacher’s Guide A list of primarily free online teaching resources for teachers, including lesson plans and printouts. for teachers for educators resources national planning curriculum
CARS+ CARS+ is a non-profit organization representing the needs of resource specialists and other special education teachers. for teachers for educators resources support organizations national
DREAMMS for Kids DREAMMS for Kids is an Assistive Technology information clearinghouse and search facility. Founded in 1988 by the parents of a child with Down syndrome, DREAMMS (an acronym for Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills), is committed to increasing the use of computers, high-quality instructional technology and assistive technologies for children with special needs in schools, homes and the workplace. resources for teachers for parents for educators Feature-Families Assistive Technology Accommodations support organizations national
Stop Bullying Helping to establish a supportive and safe school climate where all students are accepted and knowing how to respond when bullying happens are key to making sure all students are able to learn and grow. There are many tools on StopBullying.gov specific for teachers, administrators and other school staff. health for teachers for educators
The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) The Council for Learning Disabilities is an international organization that promotes evidence-based teaching, collaboration, research, leadership and advocacy. CLD is comprised of professionals who represent diverse disciplines and are committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and others who experience challenges in learning. support organizations statutes Policies national international for educators CLD
Teaching LD Information and resources for teaching students with learning disabilities. The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) is one of 17 special interest groups of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, including both students with disabilities and the gifted. for teachers for educators resources national
The Special Education Process Explained Parents and educators know that children with special needs have gifts and talents—it’s just a matter of unleashing their full potential, and making sure that their parents and teachers have the right information, tools and support to help them. That’s where Special Education Guide comes in. We are your go-to resource for mastering the terminology, procedures and best practices in special education. support organizations resources for teachers for parents for educators
Pre-Employment Transition Services Consent and Information Release Pre-Employment Transition Services Consent and Information Release forms in both English and Spanish. Pre-ETS Form English Pre-ETS Form Spanish