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Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative: An Introduction to Transition

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Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative: An Introduction to Transition

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    1. Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative: An Introduction to Transition Presenters: Jennifer Ledin Transition Coordinator, CESA #12 and #9 Lori Turim Transition Coordinator, CESA #1 Wisconsin Transition Conference February 15-16, 2007 Stevens Point, WI

    2. Whats new with WSTI? New logo New website Transition Resource Directory (POEM) Transition Advisory Network Indicator #13 Training and Support Youth Development and Leadership Behavioral Challenges 2007 Transition Conference February 15 -16

    3. IDEA 2004 The purpose of IDEA 2004 is to insure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services to meet a students unique needs to prepare him/her for postsecondary education, employment and independent living. Paula Kohler NSTTAC Presentation September 2006 At a national level transition is being viewed as the driving force behind the development of IEPs for students with disabilities of all ages.At a national level transition is being viewed as the driving force behind the development of IEPs for students with disabilities of all ages.

    4. What is the WSTI Coordinators Role? A WSTI Transition Coordinator is available through each CESA. They provide assistance at the local level to promote understanding and implementation of IDEA transition requirements and best practices.

    6. WSTI Coordinator Tools: TAT, TAC and TAN Transition Action Team (TAT) School district level Transition Advisory Council (TAC) County level Transition Advisory Network (TAN) Across CESA region

    7. Transition Action Team (TAT) This group is developed during the WSTI IEP review process and may consist of team members such as: Special Ed. and Regular Ed. staff Guidance counselors and school psychologists Social workers Parents Student Agency reps (if appropriate)

    8. WSTI Project Participation Includes: Establishment of a Transition Action Team (TAT) IEP Review using Transition Requirements Checklist developed by Dr. Ed OLeary Baseline data from IEP review assists the TAT in setting goals for improvement WSTI Coordinator provides staff development in areas of need determined by TAT A second IEP review is done one year later with the checklist to determine areas of growth and need. Participation in WSTI is VOLUNTARY for districts--to date, 177 have participated.

    9. Transition Advisory Council (TAC) Team Members: School district staff (transition) Agency representatives Parents/family members Youth TACs are currently established in 70 of 72 counties in Wisconsin *More info about the TACs in each county, including their Missions and Activities can be found at www.wsti.org *Please check out TAC posters displayed in hotel lobby.

    10. Transition Advisory Network (TAN) Purpose To provide a transition networking opportunity to all districts within each CESA. These meetings allow for sharing of information regarding transition requirements and best practice information. Includes at least one special ed. staff member from each school district in the CESA May also include agency reps, parents, etc. CESA Transition Coordinator provides transition updates, trainings, guest presentations A minimum of 2 of these meetings per school year

    11. WSTI Website www.wsti.org Transition news and events County Resource Directories Resources for educators, parents and youth TAC info about their mission and activities throughout the school year Online data entry for transition coordinators

    15. 2006-07 State Transition Contacts

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