Transition Resources, Indicator 14: Post School Outcomes
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Our resource section is now organized by the 4 Indicators: Graduation, Drop Out, Transition and Post School Outcomes.
Each indicator has a list of categories at the top of the page. When the category is selected, the category will expand into a list of resources.
To filter resources for a specific audience, click one of the grey tabs labeled teacher, student, family, agency, or administrators. To change the filter to a different audience simply click on one of the other grey tabs.
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Employment
Post-Secondary Education
Independent Living
Vocational Rehabilitation
Developmental Disability
Employment First
Predictors of Post School Success
Employment
Employment Resources for the Disabled
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What Do You Want to Do for a Living?
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Oregon Employment Department
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State of Oregon Jobs
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U.S. Military
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Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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Young Worker's RightsYouthRules! is an initiative to promote positive and safe work experiences for teens by distributing information about young workers to youth, parents, employers and educators. Components of the initiative include a website, printed materials, outreach events, training seminars and partnering activities |
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Resumes and Cover LettersThis site begins with list of strengths for resumes and cover letters, and then includes skills and keywords to use through examples offered behind pictures that help identify what the example presents. |
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Supported Employment |
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Job CorpsJob Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. |
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Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence |
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Work Source
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)JAN handles A to Z of disabilities and accommodations, and also answers questions such as "need technical assistance about accommodations to stay at work/return to work?" |
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United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon -- ServicesUCP Connections is a support services brokerage.That means we assist adults who experience disabilities to achieve life goals, access resources, and connect to service providers. |
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The National Collaborative on Workforce and DisabilityNCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and yourth with disabilities. Our partners strive to ensure you will be provided with the highest quality, most relevant information available. |
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Career development 101
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Easter Seals
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Customized EmploymentUS department of Labor, Office of disability employment policy defines customized employment, provides videos, lists federal policies, and has a list of resource links. |
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Ticket to Work ProgramTicket to Work is a free and voluntary program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent, all while that keep their Medicare or Medicaid. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability and are age 18 through 64 probably already qualify for the program. |
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Think Beyond the LabelThink Beyond the Label is the leading cross-sector partnership offering businesses a range of solutions from diversity recruiting strategies recruitment advertising to planning and training. |
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Make the Most of Your CareerThe article presented, Make the most of your Career makes the follow statements. Part of enjoying your career is getting the absolute most out of it each and every day. Are you maximizing your potential? Are you taking every step possible to excel in your job? If not, then you need to get on track and work for your success. You only get out of your career what you put into it. |
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Looking for a Job, need help?This site has a menu of job finders, job fairs and events, plus warnings on job scams |
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Plan for WorkThis site adds additional information to other sites that deal with Ticket to Work and how work might affect SSDI and/or SSI |
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Rehabilitation Research and Training CenterVCU rehabilitation research and training center provides resources for professionals, individuals with disabilities, and their representatives. VCU RRTC major areas of focus include: employment , employer practices , Autism, customized employment, transition from school to work , post-secondary education, TBI, and Social Security policy. |
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The Path to Interviewing SuccessThis webpage gives a list of suggestions that would help a person learn how to successfully interview. |
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Technical Assistance CentersThe National Training and Technical Assistance Centers focused on Youth, Disability, and Transition centers collaborating on this site include: NTACT, Promise, WINTAC, Y-TAC, and NCWD/Youth |
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Minimum Wage Rate by AreaMinimum wage rate by area with an Oregon map that shows the areas. |
Post-Secondary Education
Financial Aid Guide for Students with Disabilities |
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Financial Aid, Scholarships and Loans
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For Those Planning to Go to College |
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Students With Disabilities Preparing for College
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Create a road map for college entryWith a variety of colleges available, you need to understand your options and choose the right college for you. A little college planning can put you on the road to success. You might need information about choosing a college or what questions to ask on your campus tour. You will also need to know how to prepare for college admission, understand application deadlines, find out about paying for college and financial aid, or maybe consider the available extracurricular activities at your schools of choice. |
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The First Year at College, the Transition Year
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Tips on Selecting a Trade SchoolChoosing a vocational/private career school: Vocational schools, also known as trade or career schools, and correspondence schools can be a great way to train for a variety of jobs. But not all these schools are reputable. Research any school you hope to attend, its training program, its record of job placement for graduates, and its fees before you commit. Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Information |
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Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) |
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Federal Student Aid, Scholarships and Loans
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College Options for People With Intellectual DisabilitiesFind and compare information on 262 college programs for students with intellectual disabilities! |
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For Parents: When My Child Goes to College
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Tips on Selecting an Oregon Private Career School
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Students.org |
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College Guide for Students with Visual ImpairmentsIndividuals who are blind or visually impaired face unique challenges in the classroom. Instructors can ease these struggles by offering different accommodations for students with visual disabilities and structuring courses around these learners. Our guide for student with visual impairments explores the different accommodations and teaching strategies that allow these learners to receiver a proper education and enter the job market as qualified professionals. |
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2019 Best Trade Schools in OregonExplore the top trade schools in your area based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. List includes vocational schools, technical colleges, and 2-year schools with a focus on a skilled trade. |
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Overview of College Resources for Students with DisabilitiesOverview of college resources for students with disabilities includes 'your legal rights' , 'receiving academic adjustments' and 'additional legislation' |
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Colleges and Trade Schools in OregonColleges and trade schools in Oregon lists featured schools and a list of programs, with a search by your zip code |
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Community Colleges and Workforce DevelopmentThe community colleges and workforce development site includes 4 categories that expand into additional detail. Which includes 17 community colleges, funding, campus and partner resources, GED, and other details. |
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Technical Assistance CentersThe National Training and Technical Assistance Centers focused on Youth, Disability, and Transition centers collaborating on this site include: NTACT, Promise, WINTAC, Y-TAC, and NCWD/Youth |
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Title IX Resource GuideU.S. Department of Education, office for Civil Rights guidance document for Title IX |
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Contacting Hard-to-Find Youth: StrategiesThis document summarizes the strategies, about how to contact hade to find youth, recommended by youth and they families. The strategies are organized by five common themes. |
Independent Living
Resouces for Recreationthis link will take you to a list of recreation websites with links that were updated in 2017 |
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VolunteeringThis site gives a list of suggestions of the types of programs that could include disabled people as volunteers, these are not specifically for Oregon |
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YMCA
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Driving
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Other Transportation in OregonTravel Oregon invites you to enjoy Oregon by plane, by train, by ground transportation such as Trimet or buses, by bike, or by electric vehicle. A free travel guide is offered. This site also offers ideas about things to do and places to go in Oregon. |
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State Independent Living Council (SILC)
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Disability Resources 101For people NEW to the “person with disability” community If you are NEW to being disabled, this website is a good starting point. It has a state by state and national search: https://www.disability.gov/benefits#map In Oregon: Dialing 211 from your phone will connect you with Oregon statewide social services information and referral. If you have a specific disability you should do an internet search on organizations that serve your disability…or call 211 and ask for organizations that serve your disability. |
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Oregon Housing and Community Services
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Affordable Housing: Asks and answers quesitons such as who needs affordable housing, where can individuals find assistance, what is HUD doing to support affordable housing, and other questions. |
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Fair Housing Council of Oregon
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How to Organize Your Time10 things to do on a daily basis to be more organized. 10 habits to build a more organized you. |
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Getting a Driver's License - Under 18
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Partnerships in Community Living (PCL)
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United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon -- ServicesUCP Connections is a support services brokerage.That means we assist adults who experience disabilities to achieve life goals, access resources, and connect to service providers. |
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National Council on Independent Living
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Transition to Adulthood and Independent Living |
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Community Independence: Routine Monitoring FormsThere a various forms to help teachers collect data, such as data form for eating out at a fast food restaurant, going shopping, or crossing the street |
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Assistive Technnology Solutions -- OregonOregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program was established in 1990, and is a part of a national network of technology-related assistance programs to increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and to facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system. Program staff work with consumers, service providers, state agencies, private industry, legislators, and other interested individuals to facilitate the development of a statewide system to provide AT services. |
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Applying for Food BenefitsThis website lists links to find out if you are eligible for food benefits. There are links under 'eligibility', and additional links, forms, and information under 'applying for food benefits'. |
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Independent Living Programs -- OregonThe Independent Living Program (ILP) helps youth who are, or were, in foster care to become self-sufficient adults. It gives an opportunity to learn valuable skills necessary to make a successful transition from state or tribal custody to living on your own in the community. |
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IRIS Resource Locator IRIS resources are created for use by college and university faculty, professional development providers, school leaders, and practicing educators. IRIS is funded by the US Dept. of Ed's OSEP. The information is required by OSEP to comply with IDEA. Site contains a large amount of resources for this topic. |
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Essential Life Skills for All TeensInfographic of essential life skills for all teens |
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Stephens Place
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Oregon ABLE Savings PlanWho can have an ABLE account? To be eligible for an ABLE account, you or the beneficiary must: 1) Have a disability or blindness that developed before the age of 26 that will last, or has lasted at least a year; 2) Live in the state of Oregon; 3) must be at least 18, and 4) Confirm one of the following: Are eligible for SSI or SSDI because of a disability; Experience blindness as determined by the Social Security Act; or Can produce a signed diagnosis form by a licensed physician if requested. |
Vocational Rehabilitation
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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Getting the Most out of Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
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OVRS Directory (Directory of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Local Offices)
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Pathway: Getting the Most Out of VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)Download: Getting the Most out of VR.pdf |
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Comparison of Voc Rehab and Educational Language for Functional LimitationsEducational Evaluation Report Review and Functional Limitation Statement Impediment to Employment check list |
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Vocational Rehabilitation FormA suggested letter template for Vocational Rehabilitation to introduce the person who would work with the named school district |
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Template: Transition-Age Youth in CountiesAgency Overview template that explains services offered and supplies a place for agency contact information. |
Developmental Disability
Community Developmental Disabilities Programs (CDDP)
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University of Oregon Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities |
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OHSU Institute on Development and Disability
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Supported EmploymentThis DHS website for supported employment is for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. It offers an infographic about services, fact sheet or video about various employment services, and a list of other resources |
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Lane ESD - Life Skills Education Program Forms![]() |
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Employment Policy for Individuals with I/DD (Intellectual and developmental disabilites)Employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are organized alphabetically by topic area. |
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Determination of Mocked Sheltered Workshops (MSW) Flow ChartDetermination of Mock Sheltered Workshops: This flow chart is designed to be used as a self-assessment tool to gather information about transition activities, and to assist in determining whether the activities meet the criteria for a Mock Sheltered Workshop (MSW) activity. |
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MSW School-Based Business/Work Activity Self-Assessment FormThis form is designed to be used as a self-assessment tool for districts and schools to gather information related to the operation of a school-based business or other work activity, and to assist in determining whether the business or activity meets the criteria for a Mock Sheltered Workshop (MSW) activity. |
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ODE Guidance Documents: Mock Sheltered WorkshopODE Guidance: Avoiding Mock Sheltered Workshop (MSW) activities in schools – What they are and how this requirement impacts planning for appropriate vocational instructional activities. |
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Developmental DisabilityA consise explanation of Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabililty, and DD Services. And also Employment First is a collaboration between DD, VR, and the ODE centered around the belief that working age adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities can work in jobs fully integrated in the community. |
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Template: Transition-Age Youth in CountiesAgency Overview template that explains services offered and supplies a place for agency contact information. |
Employment First
I Work We Succeed /Employment FirstThe Employment First policy states that work in integrated jobs is the first and priority option in planning employment services for working-age adults and youth. |
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Oregon Employment Services for People With Disabilities
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Employment First Data and PublicationsThe Governor’s Executive Order 13-04 requires the Employment First team to produce a semi-annual data report to the Statewide Employment Coordinator. The goal is to provide data on employment outcomes for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). |
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Concerns from Individuals and Families on Employment FirstIndividuals with I/DD and their families often have a lot of questions about how employment might work in their particular situation. Employment First has created a video, that can be viewed on the site, showing how employment supports can work for people with significant disabilities. Under more resources a pdf titled "FAQ for Individuals and Families" is available. |
Predictors of Post School Success
STEPSS Facilitator's GuideSTEPSS facilitator's guide helps state and local educators understand the procedure for entering secondary transition data into the STEPSS database and then using that data to improve in-school transition programs for youth with disabilities |
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Evidence Based Practices that Support the predictors of Post-School SuccessThe table illustrates evidence-based practices (EBP) that support implementation of in-school predictors of post-school success. Column 1, Predictor, lists the name of the predictor identified through ongoing reviews of rigorous correlational research. Column 2, Related EBPs, lists examples of evidence-based practices that could be used to support implementation of the predictor |
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Post School Outcomes and other Transition IndicatorsGuidance and tips to help districts complete follow-up interviews with all students who received special education services and who left secondary school. Materials are taken from the National Post School Outcomes document, Contracting Hard to Find Youth: Strategies for the Post-School Interviews, adapted for Oregon districts. |
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Introducing Case ExamplesCase samples on three students, based on original information posted on the NSTTAC website (now NTAC). Examples include how districts might develop Post-secondary Goals, Transition Services and Course of Student using Oregon requirements and forms. |
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Evidence Based Practices that Support the PredictorsThe table illustrates evidence-based practices (EBP) that support implementation of in-school predictors of post-school success. Column 1, Predictor, lists the name of the predictor identified through ongoing reviews of rigorous correlational research. Column 2, Related EBPs, lists examples of evidence-based practices that could be used to support implementation of the predictor |
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District PSO ResultsGuidance and tips to help districts complete follow-up interviews with all students who received special education services and who left secondary school. Materials are taken from the National Post School Outcomes document, Contracting Hard to Find Youth: Strategies for the Post-School Interviews, adapted for Oregon districts. |