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Planning for Transitions

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Table of Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4
| Continuing Professional Development | Informational Resources Section

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Overview
        Purpose
        Outcomes
        Audience
        Performance Standards
        Organization
Handout: Transition Personal Planning Log (PDF/ 50 KB)
Road Map to the Guide (PDF/ 320 KB)
Definition of Icons
At A Glance
        

skills-based training section

Module 1: getting on track with transition planning

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 1-1: Setting the Course
Activity 1-2: Framing a Plan
Activity 1-3: Standardizing Transition Planning
Activity 1-4: Getting on Track
Activity 1-5: Stepping Stones
Activity 1-6: Forming a Transition Team
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Focus on the Child (PDF/ 80 KB)
Handout 2: Transition Planning Framework (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 3: Integrating Transition Services (PDF/ 90KB)
Handout 4: Refining Plans (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 5: Laying the Track (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 6: Where Are We? (PDF/ 90KB)
Handout 7: Building a Team (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 8: Key Partners (PDF/ 70KB)

Module 2: bringing families on board for planning

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 2-1: Sharing Information
Activity 2-2: Assessing Transition Priorities
Activity 2-3: Meeting with the Transition Team
Activity 2-4: Using Planning Tools
Activity 2-5: Fast Forward
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 9: Situations (PDF/ 90KB)

Handout 10: Information Sharing between Home and Early Childhood Programs (PDF/ 100 KB)
Handout 11: Transition Passport (PDF/ 80KB)
Handout 12: Transition Scenarios (PDF/ 60 KB)
Handout 13: Planning Tools (PDF/ 100 KB)
Handout 14: Progress Report (PDF/ 100 KB)

Module 3: making connections with other programs

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 3-1: Program Linkages
Activity 3-2: Beyond Jargon
Activity 3-3: Coordinating Efforts
Activity 3-4: Agreeing on Goals and Action
Activity 3-5: Benchmarking
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

 

Handout 15: Joint Transition Practices (PDF/ 90 KB)
Handout 16: Mapping Connections (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 17: Clarifying Jargon (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 18: Pocket Dictionary (PDF/ 70 KB)

Handout 19: Learning about Other Programs (PDF/ 70 KB)

module 4: accessing services through community linkages

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 4-1: Accessing Services
Activity 4-2: Transition Resources
Activity 4-3: Reviewing the Map
Activity 4-4: Checking Back
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 20: Survey of Community Services (PDF/ 90 KB)
Handout 21: Transition Services Request Form (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 22: Referrals and Application (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 23: Expanding Support (PDF/ 70 KB)

Handout 24: Reports from the Field (PDF/ 70 KB)

Continuing Professional Development

informational Resources section

Contents
Overview
Digests
Program Profiles
Hands-on Tools
Resources