Tips for Transition

1. Tips for Transition Ryan Kellems rkellems@ku.edu Mary E. Morningstar Ph.D mmorningstar@ku.edu DCDT International Conference Savannah Georgia October 2009

2. Background • DCDT board commissioned the study in March of 2008. • Purpose was to identify grassroots transition practices being used by practitioners.

3. Data Collection • An online survey was created using www.surveymonkey.com • Emails were sent to various stakeholders including: • Current DCDT members • Members of various listserves including those that represent professionals and parents of students with disabilities (NSTTAC, NCSET, TATRA, etc.)

4. Data collection • Approximately 240 completed submissions were received. • Completed submissions were organize according to domains: • Transition Planning • Student Involvement • Transition Assessment • Assistive Technology and UDL • Students from Specific Disability Groups • Family Involvement • Curriculum and Instruction • Interagency Collaboration

5. Review process • Initial review of the tips was completed by the researchers. • The primary purpose was to combine similar tips and eliminate incomplete submissions. • Emails were sent to about 20 people requesting additional information regarding their tip.

6. Vetting Process • DCDT board members reviewed Tips based on areas of expertise. • The purpose was to make sure the Tips did not go against best practices. • Approved Tips were edited for grammar and clarity but a special effort was made to preserve the unique voice of each submission. • 134 unique tips emerged after the review and vetting process.

7. Transition Planning Student Involvement Family Involvement Curriculum and Instruction Interagency Collaboration Transition Assessment Assistive Technology and UDL Students from Specific Disability Groups Tip Domains

8. Tips Activity • Divide up into groups according to your assigned Domain Area • In your group, review and discuss the tips found in this Domain • Answer the following questions: • Which ones will you be able use right away? • Which ones will you have to contact the tip provider? • Which 2-3 tips were most helpful? • Select a spokesperson and several tips you want to share with the group

9. Transition Planning Student Involvement Family Involvement Curriculum and Instruction Interagency Collaboration Transition Assessment Assistive Technology and UDL Students from Specific Disability Groups Sharing Tips

10. www.dcdt.org Go to: Publication

11. Tips Database • A web-based tips database has been posted on www.transitioncoalition.org (under Resources) • Tips are searchable by domain, keyword or state • You can Submit Tips to the database for review and posting!!! • Still looking for tips in: 1) cultural diversity & inclusions and 2) access to general ed

14. Database • Documents can be attached to each tip. • Use a Transition Interview with Students Beginning at age 13.

15. Database • Weblinks can be added to each tip. • Use the Ansell-Casey Lifeskills Online Assessment for Independent Living Skills.