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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