Getting Started

Team Formation

For a CCoT to maximize its impact and help create exceptional outcomes, the group needs to build diversity within its members. There are critical collaborative partners that should be included. This section will discuss suggested team members and provide information on how to locate these members for the CCoT team.

A well-rounded CCoT has representation from all districts and agencies within its county boarders. Representation should include:

  • School representation

    • Administrators

    • Special education teachers

    • Regular education teachers

    • Transition coordinators

    • School counselors

    • Career and technical education teachers

    • School-to-work coordinators

  • Local agency members

    • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

    • Department of Health Services (DHS)

    • Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

    • Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

    • Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

    • Mental health professionals

    • Higher education representatives

    • Service providers

  • Additional members should also be considered

    • Youth

    • Family members

    • Employers

Appendix A.pdf

Please see Appendix A for a more comprehensive list of potential members, as well as links that can assist in locating contact information. Click on the image above to download Appendix A.

Once potential team members have been identified, strategies should be discussed and practiced to allow all members to actively participate in the CCoT meetings. There are five tips that can assist a team in making sure all members are able to attend and participate in meetings.