Partnership resource mapping is essential to enhance coordination and collaboration between outside agencies, organizations, student teams and school in order to align all resources and ensure a successful transition plan. The team is building a transition network! Below are some resources that give guidance and examples of different ways to build a resource map. As a team, utilize one tool to start resource mapping the different connections and resources everyone brings to the table. The team should reach out to others during the planning process to include more resources as needed. Discuss the following with the team and select the best option for the student.
Resource Mapping will:
Identify community resources available to each student.
Resources the student currently uses.
Resources supporting the student in all areas of life.
Review community mapping done by CCoTs, school or other outside agencies.
Identify new or existing resources to connect with.
Are there resources that could support the student that the team is not connected with yet?
What voices and resources are missing?
What resources will be primary supports as school ends?
Identify the different stages in the transition process and optimal times to connect with outside agencies and supports to reach postsecondary transition goals.
Map it all out- How will the team get to a common goal? What steps need to be put into place?
Set the goal and build steps backwards to get there.
Who comes in to support and at what steps?