Secondary Transition Highlights
Transition Tuesdays 2021-2022
It's never too early to plan for the future.
Helping our youth be ready for their future...starts from the first day of school. There are several events, webinars, and publications that are available as you plan for the coming year and years beyond. Hopefully, no matter how old your child is, you will find something of interest and as a support for their move onto whatever is next!
Secondary Transition Events 2021-2022
Transition Tidbits S'more Update
The PaTTAN Secondary Transition Initiative produces an update for events and information across Pennsylvania. You are encouraged to sign up and follow them for future details!
PA Community on Transition Conference: August 10-11, 2022
The 2021 conference was held virtually. Recorded sessions are on the PaTTAN website. Next year's conference will be August 10-11, 2022. Feel free to re-visit past sessions and plan to attend future ones.
Websites for more Secondary Transition Information
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH FOR PA SECONDARY TRANSITION!
There was a recent launch to the NEW PA Secondary Transition Website. Click here to find specific information regarding the MOU or an overview of legislation/policy on the website.
Transition Discoveries also has an excellent website for transition from a youth view.
Click here for more information on Transition Discoveries.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
In March 2021, a memorandum of understanding was signed by the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to help streamline services for students with disabilities. The brown button below, and the links underneath, will help explain the MOU and how it can help you and your student possibly access services and supports. The PaTTAN Secondary Transition website page has several additional publications, for families, youth, and professionals, that explain the MOU process.
BSE/OVR - Inviting OVR to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting
This side-by-side chart highlights details on inviting OVR to an IEP meeting.
BSE/OVR - Why Should a Student Work with OVR?
Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility
This flyer outlines the difference between entitlement with students with a disability in school and the eligibility of those students outside of the school system.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Resources and Information
Below is information available on Pre-ETS services that may benefit students with disabilities. Contact your local OVR office for more information.
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of Special Education, and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special education services.