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| April 10, 2017 |
"How are Youth in Special Education Faring?" data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 The NLTS2012 reports are available at this link.
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| April 26, 2017 |
"Moving from Assessment to Evidence-Based Practice" NTACT has developed a model to provide teachers with a process for incorporating effective practices and predictors into the transition planning process to improve effective, transition-focused education and services. Downloads |
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| April 25, 2017 |
"Strategies for School Completion Online Module" Learn about the reasons why students with disabilities drop out of school, three factors that influence drop out, and multi-tiered strategies that promote school completion. This new module from NTACT and the Transition Coalition is full of useful resources, tips, and tools that you can use right now! |
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| March 01, 2019 |
13th Annual Capacity Building Institute DRAFT Agenda Register here: https://uncc.surveyshare.com/survey/respond/respond?survey_key=AYAUYRB&response_id=6038984&context= Please view the agenda for details for this event. A room rate has been negotiated at $159/night plus 15.25% taxes and fees, under "NTACT". Please make your hotel reservation by April 14, 2019 to access this rate. You may use this direct link for the NTACT room block: https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CLTHUHF-NTACT-20190505/index.jhtml If you would like information on an alternative hotel, please email us ntactmail@uncc.edu. Downloads |
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| May 01, 2017 |
2017 Red Book (English Version) from Social Security We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Red Book (English Version) is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook in both pdf and html accessible formats. Inside the publication, they have included information about specific resources (including PROMISE and our other demonstrations) to assist youth which you may find useful. Also, the printed publication will be available in May 2017. Printed copies, or copies in other formats such as audio tapes, CD, or Braille, of the Red Book must be requested. Please see the attached flyer for information on how to obtain and request both online and printed copies of the Red Book. Downloads |
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| November 07, 2016 |
A List of NTACT Resources Useful for School Building and School District Administrators Please see attached file for more information. Downloads |
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| December 13, 2016 |
A New Resource from The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) and NTACT Considerations for Developing State-Defined Alternate Diplomas for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities under Title I of the 2015 Reauthorization |
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| August 18, 2016 |
A Snapshot of Youth-Focused Technical Assistance Centers: A Guided Tour of the Intersections and Distinctions Across Five of the Nation’s Disability and Youth-Focused TA Centers This recording is a guided tour of the intersections and distinctions across five of the nation's disability and youth-focused technical assistance centers. National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, Promise TA Center, Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center, Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Youth, National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth |
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| January 16, 2018 |
Another Resource from NTACT Resources for Improving States' Performance on the State Performance Plan (SPP)/ Annual Performance Report (APR) Part B Secondary Transition Indicators The purpose of this document is twofold. First, it provides a brief summary of states’ Federal Fiscal Year 2015 (FFY2015) IDEA Part B Indicators 1: graduation rates, 2: dropout rates, 13: transition components of the IEP, and 14: post-school outcomes. These Indicators pertain only to students with disabilities and are reported yearly to the Office of Special Education Programs as part of the State Performance Plan (SPP)/ Annual Performance Report (APR). Collectively, these four indicators are known as “secondary transition” Indicators. Second, it provides a summary of NTACT resources states and local education agencies can access to improve their performance on these secondary transition Indicators. Downloads |
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| April 10, 2019 |
Assessment to Practice Model - updated This resource was originally developed (2017) to provide classroom level practitioners with a model for moving from collecting assessment data to identifying strengths, needs, and goals. Then, using the best available evidence for predictors of post-school success and effective practices for instruction, developing transition services and related IEP goals that reflect the research. The model was recently updated to make steps more explicit and provide updated case-study models for the process. Tell us what you think at ntactmail@uncc.edu! Downloads |
