:: Transition Toolbox

Special Education Transition Services Toolbox

ASSESSMENT

Multifaceted Assessments:

• IOSCAR – Internet based assessment developed by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Development Resources. Features built in O*Net database information, labor market information, and inventories. This assessment is also linked to job search activities in Texas.

Interest Assessments:

• Learn More Career Resource Center – Indiana’s career exploration inventories for K-12.
• IOSCAR – Internet based assessment developed by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Development Resources. Features built in O*Net database information, labor market information, and inventories. This assessment is also linked to job search activities in Texas.

Aptitude Assessments:

• CitiBank College Search - A website that allows you to search and compare colleges based on traits that you specify.

Independent Living Assessments:

• Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment – Broad assessment based on an individual’s developmental age. For more information or UCS training on this assessment please contact Angela Lengefeld or Kathy Golden.

Achievement:

• College Admissions: See Post-secondary Education/Training

TEXAS SPECIFIC RESOURCES

• Texas 211 – Database for finding any and every kind of social service help in TX.
• Children’s Educational Opportunities Foundation – Website that provides information regarding educational opportunities in the Austin area. Information can be found regarding charter schools, public schools, private schools and homeschooling.

DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Development Disabilities

• SERI Mental Retardation Resources – Website provides numerous links to sites of interest for professionals, family members and others interested in working with individuals with mental retardation.
• Texas Autism Advocacy – Link to a Texas non-profit organization that provides information and resource related to Autism.
• Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) – Terrific resource for individuals with AS, their families and professionals.
• The ARC of Texas - A nonprofit, volunteer organization in Texas committed to creating opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices which affect their lives. The Arc supports families, advances public policies, provides training programs, and builds a statewide network of advocates.

Emotional Disturbances/Behavioral Disorders:

• Transition to Independence Process – Website with transition planning resources dedicated for individuals with disabilities related to emotional disturbances and/or behavioral disorders.

GUARDIANSHIP

Note: Be sure to check the “State Specific Resources” section for guardianship information for individuals residing outside of Texas. Guardianship procedures and legality vary from state to state.

• Texas Guardianship Association – Texas non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and options regarding guardianship in Texas.
• National Guardianship Association – This is a simple website that is a good place to start for base knowledge related to guardianship.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION/TRAINING

• CollegeBoard – Website that assists individuals with information regarding planning, finding, applying and paying for college. Website includes information regarding ACT and SAT testing, including sample tests and preparation tools.

EMPLOYMENT

• Texas Work Prep – This is a website built to manage the delivery of search content and resources and to facilitate “anytime, anywhere” access to learning more about getting, and keeping the job of your choice. Texas Work Prep contains three online courses (Job Hunter’s Guide, Succeed at Work and Your Next Job). Each web course is designed to help job seekers master an effective job search process.

AGENCIES

• Texas 211 – Database for finding any and every kind of social service help in TX.
• USA 211 – Search for help using keywords throughout the USA.
• State Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation - This site provides direct contact information for vocational rehabilitation
  in each state.

VOLUNTEERING

• Points of Light – Bountiful resource for everything you want to know about volunteering.
• Hands On Central Texas
  • Lists over 600 volunteer opportunites
  • Create your own profile and be notified when a match is found.

REFERRAL

• Texas 211 - This searchable database is the state’s central point for information and communication for people needing or wanting to give help.
• USA 211 – Search for help using keywords throughout the USA.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Career Clusters - Career Clusters — a career-focused strategy for Career Technical Education that supports workforce preparation, economic development and educational reform.
• Achieve Texas - Education initiative designed to prepare all students for a lifetime of success by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work and active citizenship.
• Career Information Hotline – Call 1-800-822-PLAN for FREE information on careers, colleges and universities, labor market statistics, and counselor packets.
• Vocational Information Clearinghouse – The site contains a plethora of information to support instruction in your classrooms!

OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS

• Children’s Educational Opportunities Foundation – Website that provides information regarding educational opportunities in the Austin area. Information can be found regarding charter schools, public schools, private schools and homeschooling.