Training

• 1.6.21 - Pre-Employment Transition Services Flexibilities

  This pre-recorded webinar is on the Notice of Interpretation: Pre-Employment Transition Services Flexibility Regarding the Use of Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Funds pre-recorded webinar, and is co-hosted by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center - Quality Management (VRTAC-QM), and the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT: C).

  This webinar will provide an overview and background of the Notice of Interpretation (NOI) published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2020 by the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) regarding the use of Federal VR funds reserved for pre-employment transition services. There will be a review of the clarification that reserve funds can be used to pay for auxiliary aids and services for any student with a disability with a sensory or communicative impairment in order to access or participate in pre-employment transition services. The webinar will also highlight the change in policy with respect to additional VR services needed by eligible students with disabilities that may be paid for with Federal VR grant funds reserved for the provision of pre-employment transition services and the circumstances under which those funds may be used to pay for those additional VR services. Potential impact and the status and implementation of the NOI will also be discussed.

  After registering for the pre-recorded webinar, you will receive a zoom email the following day that will include a link to the accessible power point slide deck for this recorded webinar, and a link to the evaluation survey to provide your feedback and receive CRC credits for attending this session. Closed Captioning will stream on the bottom of your screen during the pre-recorded webinar.

  Click here to register and view this recorded webinar.

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

• Collaborative Interagency Partnership 2020-20201 School Year

  This was a joint presentation done by NTACT and WINTAC staff

• 10.23.20- Five-part Webinar series on Pre-Employment Transition Services

  This series of pre-recorded webinars highlights the five required pre-employment transition services. Each of the five webinars include curricula/activities, state spotlights, examples of expected outcomes and ways to identify student progress, tips for successful service delivery, and additional supports and resources that may be used to provide these services for students with disabilities. The webinars are hosted by The Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC), and The National Transition Technical Assistance Center (NTACT).Closed Captioning will stream during each of the pre-recorded webinars. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Web links pod in the Adobe room. CRC credits (1.5) will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, please visit the following link(s) to each webinar:

  • Job Exploration Counseling
  • Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE)
  • Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment in Comprehensive Transition or Post-Secondary Educational Programs at Institutions of Higher Education
  • Workplace Readiness Training
  • Instruction in Self-Advocacy
• 5.22.20 - Pre-Employment Transition Services: A Guide for Collaboration Among State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies and Education Partners

  This is a pre-recorded webinar providing an overview of the Pre-ETS Guide for Collaboration Among State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies and Education Partners. This webinar is hosted by WINTAC, The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education, and presented in partnership with NTACT, The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, and Transcen Inc. This one hour pre-recorded webinar can be viewed at any time and will highlight the main sections of the new Pre-ETS Guide for Collaboration Among State VR & Education Partners, as well as resources and strategies for how the guide can be used as a tool to enhance and strengthen VR education partnerships at the state and local level.

  Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. CRC credits (1) will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  Click this link to view the webinar.

• 4.23.20 - Thirsty Thursday Think Tank: Pre-ETS in the Pandemic

  This WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services virtual discussion is hosted by the George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education. The purpose of this virtual discussion is to highlight and share the creative ways State VR agencies are responding to the COVID 19 crisis and collaborating with their partners to deliver pre-employment transition services. A copy of the transcript is available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please note there are no CRC credits available for this virtual discussion.

  Click here to register and view this recorded webinar.

• 4.21.20 - Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Beyond – Using Social Media for Peer to Peer Engagement

  WINTAC, NTACT and YTAC hosted a webinar on how teenagers and young adults are connecting and supporting one another during the COVID 19 crisis in our country. This webinar, presented by youth engagement and leadership professionals, explored effective practices and resources that can promote and enhance communication and engagement of students and youth with disabilities. Resources are posted below.

  • Recorded Webinar
  • Participant Version - Social Media for Peer2Peer Engagement.pptx
  • Participant Version - Social Media for Peer2Peer Engagement.pdf
  • Managing Social Distancing.pdf
  • Social Mediums for Peer to Peer Engagement Tip Sheet
• 4.14.20 - Strategies and Resources for Students with Complex Support Needs in Distance Learning Environments

  WINTAC, NTACT and YTAC hosted a webinar addressing the challenges in providing educational and employment preparation learning experiences in virtual and distance learning environments for students with the most complex support needs. This webinar provided examples of effective programming strategies and practices to help support students and youth with the most significant disabilities in their transition journey.

  • Recorded webinar
  • 4-14-20 Webinar.PDF
  • 1. FIN - Parent-Virtual-Tips-SWD.pdf
  • 2STOP-_1.docx
  • 2STOP-_1.pdf
  • 3COVID_1.PDF
  • 4. Revised Strategies & Resources in Distance Learning 4-14-20 NTACT Webinar.pdf
  • 5. Pictorial Interest Inventory.pdf
  • 6N2Y-U_1.PDF
  • 4-14-20 - 7-12 materials.zip
• 4.8.20 Providers and the Pandemic

  This WINTAC webinar is hosted by The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education. This webinar focuses on strategies to help you in working with vendors to deliver services now and into the future including: several states sharing work they have done with providers and approaches they are taking, covering topics including communication, billing/invoicing, exceptions, creative strategies for continuation of services and more, and an overview of the Wintac.org Resources for Distance Service Delivery and provider specific resources.

  • Click this link to view the Providers and the Pandaminc webinar recording.
  • Click this link to view the powerpoint of the Providers and the Pandemic webinar.
• 4.7.20 Employment Preparation and Work Based Learning Experiences in a Virtual World

  WINTAC, NTACT and YTAC hosted this webinar which explores effective practices, resources, and strategies for family members and professional staff in supporting students with disabilities to be able to access and participate in work-based learning experiences in virtual and distance learning environments during these challenging times.

  • Here is a link to the recorded webinar
  • Participant Version Employment Preparation and WBLE in a Virtual World - April 7, 2020 Webinar.pdf
  • Participant Version Employment Preparation and WBLE in a Virtual World - April 7, 2020 Webinar (1).pptx
  • Q&A_and Related Resources_WBLEVirtual_Webinar_4-10-20.pdf
• 3.31.20 - Vocational Rehabilitation and WIOA Youth Programs Introduction to Series:

  This webcast provides an introduction to this technical assistance series that was created as a follow-up to the jointly developed technical assistance document entitled: Collaboration Opportunities: WIOA Youth and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. This joint document provides a high-level overview of the programs in order to improve coordination of workforce preparation activities and employment services between the two programs and more effectively serve youth with disabilities.

  • Vocational Rehabilitation and WIOA Youth Programs Collaboration Opportunities Part 1: Introduction to VR Program: This webcast provides an overview of the VR program and services.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation and WIOA Youth Programs Collaboration Opportunities Part 1: Introduction to WIOA Youth Program: This webcast provides an overview of the Youth program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

  The purpose of these two separate, but complimentary webcasts is to allow staff and service providers of the two programs the option to listen to either or both webcasts, depending on the level of understanding and familiarity with the respective programs. In the coming months, we will release two additional webcasts which discuss effective collaboration strategies to serve youth and students with disabilities and will highlight effective examples from states.

• 3.24.20 - Providing Transition-Focused Activities Online and At Home

  NTACT staff and others shared tips and resources to support the continued learning and skill development of transition age students, while school and community access are severely restricted due to COVID-19. Resources are posted below, as well as the captioned recording.

  • Here is a link to the recorded webinar
  • NTACT_at home instructional resources_March_31_2020.pdf
  • Participant Version - March 24 NTACT Webinar - 3.24.20-FINAL-update.pdf
  • Participant Version - March 24 NTACT Webinar - 3.24.20-FINAL-update.pptx
  • Example - A Week At A Glance.pdf
  • Example - A Week At A Glance.docx
  • Choice Boards-Final.pdf
  • Choice Boards-Final.docx
  • Q&A_COVID19_NTACT Assistance.pdf

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• 8.16.19 - Collaborative Partnerships: Strategies for CRPs on Pre-Employment Transition Services.

  This pre-recorded webinar for the RRTC is presented by WINTAC and Transcen, INC. shares information on the current transition environment and how it is creating opportunities for students with disabilities and those that support their success. The CRP Guidebook is highlighted. Additionally, practices will be shared that create effective collaborative partnerships between providers, schools and VR, including how their joint and individual roles and responsibilities can be leveraged to improve services to students. Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Web links pod on the site. CRC credits (1.) will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  Click this link to view the webinar

• 5.20.19 - Pre-Employment Transition Services Topic Area Update

  This pre-recorded session can be viewed at any time, and provides states with information regarding the pre-employment transition service tools, resources, and products available on the website; as well as a brief description of the common activities, outcomes and impact expectations around pre-employment transition services for State VR Agencies. We also highlight joint collaborative work across the WINTAC topic areas, and partnerships with other TA centers.

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• 3.12.19 - WIOA, Career Pathways, and Pre-Employment Transition Services Webinar

  The following webinar was developed in partnership with the WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services Team and the Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID) project in Virginia. This training provides a brief overview of career pathways and pre-employment transition services as outlined in WIOA. We also provide an introduction to the Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID) project in Virginia, and how all three work together to support the vision for individuals, especially students with disabilities in WIOA.

  Click this link to view the webinar. CRC Credits are available.

• 2.8.19 - WIOA & IDEA Performance: Transition Planning & Aligning Outcomes

  This webinar can be viewed at any time and will identify strategies for states to meet the needs of VR performance while taking into consideration the intersection with transition planning and service deliver for students with disabilities. Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. CRC credits (1) will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation. (Note: Disregard the date and time that is displayed on the registration page as that is the date it was recorded.)

  Click this link to register and view this recorded webinar.

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• 12.20.18 - Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services

  This 1.5 hour pre-recorded webinar can be viewed at any time, and provides an overview, includes applicable definitions, outlines the scope of services, providing or arranging for pre-employment transition services, required, coordination and authorized pre-employment transition service activities. Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. CRC credits (1.5) will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation. (Note: Disregard the date and time that is displayed on the registration page as that is the date it was recorded.)

  Click this link to register and view this recorded webinar.

• 10.3.18 - Using Explore-Work.com Pre-Employment Transition Services Online Modules
  

  This 30 minute recorded webinar provides an overview and demonstration of Explore-Work.com. WINTAC has worked with Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI) to design a series of web-based modules that align with the five required WIOA Pre-Employment Transition Services activities for use with students with disabilities.Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, visit this link 

  Introductory Guide to Explore-Work.Com

• 3.2.18 - On the Right Track Part 2 State Strategies: Tracking & Reporting Pre-Employment Transition Services

  In this recorded webinar, the WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services team and the Common Performance and Reporting team is hosting the Alaska and Maryland State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies to share their strategies for the tracking and reporting of pre-employment transition services. Our State partners will share their processes for capturing the information necessary for accurate reporting, including policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as opportunities and recommendations for tracking outcomes for potentially eligible students with disabilities who receive pre-employment transition services.

  Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. One CRC credit will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, visit this link

• 2.7.18 - On the Right Track Part 1: Tracking & Reporting Pre-Employment Transition Services

  In this recorded webinar, the WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services team is hosting our WINTAC partner at the National Disability Institute Rachel Anderson, who is the technical assistance & training manager and subject matter expert for performance reporting. Part one of this webinar series will focus on the required data elements for tracking and reporting pre-employment transition services for both in-house and purchased services. Requirements and ideas for capturing the information necessary for accurate reporting, including policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as opportunities and recommendations for tracking outcomes for potentially eligible students will be highlighted.

  Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. One CRC credit will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  Be sure to stay tuned for part two of this Webinar Series on the Tracking and Reporting of Pre-Employment Transition Services where Alaska and Maryland will share their state strategies for meeting these reporting requirements.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, visit this link.

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• 6.8.17 - Joint Webinar on Career Counseling for Students with Significant Disabilities: Strategies for Success

  Topic: Career Counseling for Students with Significant Disabilities:  Strategies for Success WINTAC and NTACT are partnering to present a June 8th live webinar on the topic of Career Counseling for Students with Significant Disabilities.

  To view this recorded webinar, visit this link.

• 5.5.17 - Pre-Employment Transition Services: SEA Formal Interagency Agreement Webinar

  This is a pre-recorded webinar available on demand and presented by the WINTAC Pre-ETS team, RSA, NTACT, and Nevada VR and DOE. In this webinar presenters share information on the requirements of the Formal Interagency agreement, background, the requirements under IDEA that align with the agreement, the toolkit to assist in the development of the agreement, and Nevada's experience revising their SEA agreement to be consistent with WIOA.

  Closed Captioning will stream during the recording. A copy of the transcript is also available upon request. Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Web links pod on the site. One CRC credit will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, visit this link

• 5.1.17 - Pre-Employment Transition Services: State Implementation - Three State Strategies, Challenges, and Lesson Learned
  In this recorded webinar, the WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services team, along with representatives from Alaska, Maryland, and Nebraska, share their implementation strategies and challenges related to implementation of Section 113 (Pre-Employment Transition Services) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

  Presentation materials are available for download once registered. Please be sure to complete the evaluation located in the Weblinks pod on the site. One CRC credit will be awarded upon completion and submission of your evaluation.

  To register and view this recorded webinar, visit this link.

• 3.9.17 - VR & School Partnerships to create Community-Based Work Experience Opportunities for Students and Youth with Complex Support Needs

  Join staff from the national technical assistance centers on this webinar on strategies for partnerships between schools and vocational rehabilitation to support students with high support needs in community-based work.

  • To view the recorded webinar click here
  • VR and School Partnerships 3-9-2017.pdf
  • WBL__Q&A_NTACT webinar final 3.13.17.pdf
• 2.9.17 - Competitive Integrated Employment Products & Tools: An NTACT/WINTAC Infomercial

  NTACT has partnered with practitioners in the field and the WINTAC to develop Competitive Integrated Employment resources. The focus of the resources is planning and implementing employment preparation activities for secondary students with disabilities.

  • To view the recorded webinar click here
  • CIE Webinar Feb 9 with Self-advocacy addition.pdf
• 2.8.17 - Pre-Employment Transition Services

  Archived webinar, done in collaboration with PATTEN, that gives an overview of Pre-employment transition services, outlines cross Technical Assistance Centers collaboration , and features examples from state VR agencies in California, Delaware, DC, New Hampshire, & Pennsylvania. You will be able to download the transcript and slides of the presentation.

  • To view the recorded webinar click here
• 2.8.17 - Joint Youth TAC Webinar: A Snapshot of Youth-Focused Technical Assistance Centers:A Guided Tour of the Intersections and Distinctions Across Five of the Nation’s Disability and Youth-Focused TA Centers.

  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to set aside at least 15% of their federal funds to provide “pre-employment transition services” to “students with disabilities who are eligible or potentially eligible for VR services.” During this webinar, offered in collaboration with the National Community of Practice on Secondary Transition, presenters from across the country present examples of effective strategies, activities and resources that are currently being implemented in a variety of states to meet the five required pre-employment transition services areas.

  • 240-OVR-WBLE Referral.pdf
  • csavr-2016-transition-services-and-pre-employment.pdf
  • Curriculum Info Visual 9-8-16.pdf
  • Feb-8-17-NCOP-PETS-Webinar.pdf
  • IMPACCT.pdf
  • New Pre-Employment Transition Services draft for schools (002).pdf
  • OVR243-PETSroster-.pdf
  • OVR-244 Release For PETS.pdf
  • postsecondary-transition-guide-2017.pdf
  • tac-17-01.pdf

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• The National Deaf Center has several free online courses available for CRC credits.  This includes Deaf 101, Effective Communications Course Series, Test Equity Course Services, and Deaf-Centered Practice.