Learn About Transition Planning
Webinars and other materials that are available to support people who would like to have a deeper understanding of the different pieces of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities are available here. To learn more about transition planning explore the following materials.
Webinars
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ASK an Expert: Transition 101- This webinar provides an introduction to secondary transition in the State of Iowa. Critical components of transition planning in IEPs are addressed by consultants from the Iowa Department of Education. |
ASK an Exert: Graduation Information and Guidance- Information about the graduation requirements for students with disabilities is explained by Kirsten Lane and Kim Drew, Consultants from the Iowa Department of Education. |
ASK an Expert: What are 4 Plus Services and Are They Right for my Child?- Four Plus services for students with IEPs beyond the fourth year of high school are explored with experts from the Iowa Department of Education. |
Secondary Transition 101- Webinars providing foundational information about the transition planning process is outlined by Iowa Transition Specialists. |
WIOA: The Basics- This video contains basic information about the provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA) for parents, educators and school administrators. It was produced as a collaborative project among Iowa's AEA Directors of Special Education, ASK Resource Center and Disability Rights Iowa. |
Transition to Adulthood Webinar Series- The University of Iowa's Child Health Specialty Clinics offers a webinar series on Transition Planning for families of youth with special needs. Topics include: School Transition Planning, Applying for Social Security, Estate Planning, Promoting Self-Determination, A Youth and Parent Panel, Guardianship and Shared Decision Making, and a screening of the Intelligent Lives Documentary with guided discussion. |
ASK an Expert: Guardianship and Conservatorship- Jennifer Donovan, Public Guardian at Iowa Department on Aging covers Guardianship and Conservatorship and the changes effective 1/1/ 2020. |
ASK an Expert: Alternatives to Guardianship- Jennifer Donovan, Public Guardian at Iowa Department on Aging covers alternative strategies to use rather than guardianship. |
What Are Host Homes and Are They Right for Your Child?- Are you wondering if host homes are right for your child? The webinar includes commentary from a host home provider, a parent who has an adult son living in a host home, and an agency coordinator for host home services. |
What is the ABLE Act and is it Right for My Child?- This webinar presented by financial planning professional, Frank Varvaris, will provide an overview of he Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act legislation, as well as discuss the comparison between an ABLE account and a special needs trust. He will explore various future planning options for individuals with disabilities. |
Transition Video Vignettes
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These short videos explain the basics on transition topics. |
IVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-Ets): What services are available at age 14?- The services that are available to students starting at age 14, called Pre-Ets, is explained. |
IVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-Ets): Who, what, where & why- The term "Pre-Employment Transition Services" is defined and includes information about the "Pre-Ets Agreement". |
IVRS Transition Services: What Potentially Eligible Means- The term "potentially eligible" is described along with the services that "potentially eligible" students may qualify for. |
IVRS Transition Services: Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) for Students- An explanation of the IPE for a student in high school is described, along with how it coordinates with an IEP (Individualized Education Program). |
ASK Us: Transition Fairs- A parent of a transition age student describes the benefits of participating in Transition Fairs |
ASK Us: Identification Cards- A parent, Cindy Blackford, discusses how to obtain an identification card for your child with a disability. |
Graduation Guidance- This brief video describes the changes to Iowa's graduation requirements (4,3,3,3). |
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