Easing into Secondary Transition: A Comprehensive Guide to Resources and Services in Connecticut

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This section contains a list of statewide secondary resources and services. The list is organized into the table below, which provides resources for districts looking to improve and enhance secondary transition services. 

Each agency is listed at the top of the table by an acronym that is hyperlinked for easy website access. The check marks (Check mark) in the column beneath each agency identify the specific transition-related resources and customized services, supports, and additional servicehey provide. Each topic is designated as service, technical assistance, workshop/PD, or a combination of them. For more specific information, please contact the agency personnel listed on the contact page.

  • For agencies (BESB, BRS, DDS, DMHAS) that require eligibility to access their resources, please go to the agency's website for information on how to apply for eligibility. 
  • Please contact the individuals on the contact page for more specific information and to discuss customized services to address your district’s needs.
  • For updates to this list, please contact Alycia M. Trakas, Education Consultant, at 860-713-6932 or Alycia.Trakas@ct.gov.

 

Resources to Improve and Enhance Secondary Transition Services
Secondary Transition Resources and Services Available ACES BESB BRS CES CPAC CREC CSDE DDS DMHAS EAST
CONN 		Ed
Advance 		LEARN SERC
Alignment of Student Success Plans (SSPs) with Individualized Plans (e.g., individualized education programs [IEPs], 504 plans, individualized healthcare plans [IHPs], summary of performances [SOPs]) (workshop/professional development [PD])  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Eligibility Check mark Eligibility Check mark
Assistive Technology Assessments (service)  Check mark Check mark Eligibility Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Assistive Technology & Transition (service, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark   Check mark Check mark
Benefits Counseling (service) Check mark Check mark
Career Guidance and Counseling (service) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark
Common Core State Standards (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Community-Based Transition Services: A Path to College and Career Readiness (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark
Co-Teaching (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark
Creating an AT Team at the High School Level (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Developing Partnerships for Work-Based Learning (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark  Check mark 
Developing Positive Relationship with Families (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Differentiated Instruction (DI) (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark
Educational Benefit Review Process (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark 
Educational and Vocational Services for students and adults (service) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark (>21) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark
e-learning modules (AT, employment skills, financial literacy, independent living planning, personal assistants, soft skills, etc.) (workshop/PD) Check mark 
Check mark Check mark
Establishing/Evaluating Transition and Community-Based Services (technical assistance) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Family Consultation and Technical Assistance (service, technical assistance) Check mark  Check mark Check mark
Job-embedded PD and/or Technical Assistance on Secondary Transition Planning (service, technical assistance) Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark 
Job Coach Training (workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Job Search Assistance (service) Check mark  Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark  Check mark 
Job-Site Assessment and Accommodations (service) Check mark  Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark  Check mark 
Legal compliance with Department of Labor (technical assistance) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Navigating the Adult Service System (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark  Check mark  Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
One-on-one Transition Planning Support (service) Check mark  Check mark Check mark   Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Opportunity to observe internal Transition Coordinators (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark
Person centered planning (e.g., MAPS, PATH, RENEW, Charting the LifeCourse) (service, workshop/PD) Check mark      Check mark    Check mark        Check mark  Check mark   Check mark Check mark 
Preparing for the Road Ahead: Helping Student Transition to College and Careers (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Post-High School Training and Education (service) Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Presentations to students, families, schools about BRS and employment for individual with disabilities (workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Regional Transition Networks (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Responsible Inclusive Practice: Online Learning Modules Check mark Check mark 
Secondary Transition-CSDE Annual Updates (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark
Secondary Transition Planning: Making the IEP a Living Document (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Programs (workshop/PD) Check mark  Check mark Check mark     Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Site Visits (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Special Education and Related Services (on-site out placement services, inpatient care) (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark
Statewide Events Calendar and Resources (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark
Student Success Plans (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Student Consultation and Technical Assistance (service, technical assistance) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Transition Planning (special education services inpatient care) (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark  Check mark
Transition/Vocational Assessments (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Transition materials and resources in English and Spanish (hard copy, website, e-newsletter) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Vocational Rehabilitation (on-site, off-site inpatient/outpatient care) (service) Check mark Check mark  Check mark
What Parents Need to Know about High School Transition Planning and Services (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark
Young Adult Program Community Based Transition Services (18-21) (service) Check mark Check mark Check mark  Check mark Check mark Check mark
Youth Employment and Training Services (technical assistance, workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark   Check mark Check mark
Workshops on Transition-Related Topics (workshop/PD) Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark Check mark