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Check out the Transition Community Map to see what resources are near your school, in your neighborhood, or are just great resources to help you transition to the next step of your life.
Read and Write Application
Read and Write Application
Read&Write is literacy software that supports students with reading, writing, studying, and research. It is a Chrome extension that works on the Internet, within Google Docs, and on PDF's. Some of the tools also work within Google Slides and Google Forms.
The Read&Write toolbars help promote Universal Design for Learning, benefiting ALL students, with a variety of tools available for each learning style. When used by students with disabilities, Read&Write helps improve access to grade-level reading, writing and research assignments and becomes a powerful Assistive Technology tool.
Every MPS student and staff member has access to Read&Write and the PDF Reader.
The purpose of this guide is to assist students in developing self-confidence. The guide includes steps to:
The purpose of this guide is to assist students in developing self-confidence. The guide includes steps to:
- Self-accepting attitudes
- Combatting negative thinking and thinking positively
- Rediscovering yourself
- Gaining a better understanding of your disability
- Making choices related to interests
- Gaining self-advocacy and develop self-determination skills—all of which help create effective Transition Planning.
The handbook is designed as a guide to help students with disabilities take another step in preparing for “life after high school.” Published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the handbook includes:
The handbook is designed as a guide to help students with disabilities take another step in preparing for “life after high school.” Published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the handbook includes:
- an overview of self-determinating skills
- timelines for developing self-determination skills (starting in elementary school)
- differences between public high school and adult services
- a worksheet called “Knowing Yourself.”
The activities in this publication were created to provide an introduction to the “basics” of soft skills. These materials have been designed with youth service professionals in mind – specifically those working with in-school and out-of-school youth, ages 14 to 21, on career and workforce readiness skills.
The activities in this publication were created to provide an introduction to the “basics” of soft skills. These materials have been designed with youth service professionals in mind – specifically those working with in-school and out-of-school youth, ages 14 to 21, on career and workforce readiness skills.
Grade Level Transition Ideas Checklist
Grade Level Transition Ideas Checklist
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 8th Graders
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 8th Graders
Be able to explain your disability and the accommodations.
Participate in IEP Meeting
Consider Assistive technology needs
Know your strengths, interest, and areas of need
Identify personal learning styles
Identify career interests and skills, complete interest and career inventories and identify additional education or training requirements.
Learn to effectively communicate your interests, preferences, and needs.
Broaden your experiences with community activities.
Pursue and use local transportation
Visit High School class rooms, learn how the expectations and services are different in High School.
Talk to Students/Parents about career goals, purpose of PTP, complete iTransition assessment, and then create PTP plan.
Work on Xello Activities/ Career Exploration
Review High School Graduation Requirements
Take part in extra-curricular activities (Clubs, Church, Volunteer, Sports, etc)
Volunteer in the community
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 9th Graders
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 9th Graders
Be able to explain your disability and the accommodations you need.
Participate in IEP meeting
Consider Assistive technology needs
Continue to build on academic skills
Volunteer
Possible Job Shadow experience
Work on Xello Activities/ Career Exploration
Learn and practice appropriate interpersonal, communication, and social skills for different settings (school, recreation, employment, with peers, etc.)
Practice independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, waking up and transportation)
Have good school attendance
Get involved with Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs, and Sports. Also, check out the Milwaukee Recreation Guide for more activities.
Review High School Graduation Requirements
Talk to Students/Parents about career goals, purpose of PTP, complete iTransition assessment, and then create PTP plan.
Review Academic Career Plan with Guidance
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 10th and 11th Graders
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 10th and 11th Graders
Be able to explain your disability and the accommodations you need.
Participate in IEP meeting
Consider Assistive technology needs
Identify community support services (DVR, Independence First, Centers for Independent living, Disability Resource Center, etc.)
Match career interests and skills with vocational coursework and community work experiences.
Complete sample applications
Volunteer or Possible Job Shadow experience
Continue work in Xello/ Career Exploration
Gather information on post-secondary programs and the support services offered
Continue to learn and practice appropriate interpersonal, communication, and social skills for different settings (school, recreation, employment, with peers, etc.)
Begin a resume and update it as needed
Continue to practice independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, and housekeeping)
Memorize social security number
Obtain a part-time job in the community
Set up bank account
Practice self-advocacy and communicate disability and accommodation needs to classroom teachers.
Get state ID card
Locate birth certificate and social security card for obtaining employment
11th Grade - Apply for DVR
11th Grade - Obtain documentation of disability for post-secondary training/ education
Match the allowable accommodations at post-secondary level with the accommodations on students IEP. Or try to taper the accommodations off so they are prepared for post-secondary.
Work on Xello Activities
Talk to Students/Parents about career goals, purpose of PTP, complete iTransition assessment, and then create PTP plan.
Review Transcripts
Review Academic Career Plan with Guidance
Consider CATP, OJE, and OJT programs
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 12th Graders
Transition Ideas - Checklist for 12th Graders
Understand Disability
Be able to explain your disability and the accommodations you need.
Self Directed IEP meeting
Consider Assistive technology needs
Continue Xello Activity/ Career Exploration
Maintain paid employment in the community
Apply for financial support programs (SSI, DVR, FAFSA, etc.)
Identify and apply the post-secondary school you plan to attend and arrange for accommodations.
Practice effective communication by developing interview skills, asking for help, and identifying necessary accommodations.
Specify desired job and obtain paid employment
Take responsibility for health care needs (making appointments, filling and taking prescriptions, etc.)
Know your rights at 18 years old
Register to vote and for the selective services (males only)
Have a complete resume
Obtain/Maintain copies of your most recent IEP, Psychological Report, transcripts, resume, references, medical reports, etc.
Practice self-advocacy and communicate disability and accommodation needs to classroom teachers.
Match the allowable accommodations at post-secondary level with the accommodations on students IEP. Or try to taper the accommodations off so they are prepared for post-secondary.
Pursue and use local transportation
Review Transcripts
Attend Career Fairs
Talk to Students/Parents about career goals, purpose of PTP, complete iTransition assessment, and then create PTP plan.
Consider CATP, OJE, and OJT programs
Consider Project Search
This handbook provides parents with basic information about the laws that have the greatest impact on families. Specific topics include criminal law, juvenile court proceedings, general parental rights and responsibilities, laws regarding school attendance, and laws regarding marriage and pregnancy. This handbook is intended as a starting point for parents facing a potential legal issue.
This handbook provides parents with basic information about the laws that have the greatest impact on families. Specific topics include criminal law, juvenile court proceedings, general parental rights and responsibilities, laws regarding school attendance, and laws regarding marriage and pregnancy. This handbook is intended as a starting point for parents facing a potential legal issue.
Future possibilities are only limited by your imagination…
Future possibilities are only limited by your imagination…
If you are a teen with a disability or someone close to a teen with a disability, this site can help you explore and prepare for the future. Turning 18 is a big deal and taking some actions now will help you get ready. So, consider your choices, explore the possibilities, and take action now to prepare for age 18!
If you are a teen with a disability or someone close to a teen with a disability, this site can help you explore and prepare for the future. Turning 18 is a big deal and taking some actions now will help you get ready. So, consider your choices, explore the possibilities, and take action now to prepare for age 18!
This manual gives you information on driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver of a car or light truck (Class D license).
This manual gives you information on driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver of a car or light truck (Class D license).
The State of Wisconsin’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) supplies licensing information, road tests, written exams, ID cards, and general information on driving. There are six offices in Milwaukee. Look online for more locations.
The State of Wisconsin’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) supplies licensing information, road tests, written exams, ID cards, and general information on driving. There are six offices in Milwaukee. Look online for more locations.
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