Elaine Katz, VP of Grants and Special Initiatives at Kessler Foundation will participate in a panel of funding experts at the 2012 National Transition Conference: College and
Careers for Youth with Disabilities.
A review of recent research reveals that the emerging SEL field, in general, lacks both the means to assess SEL competencies (in all groups to some extent, but
particularly for youth with disabilities) and programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the special education population.
This toolkit includes evidence - and research - based practices, tools, and resources that educators, families, facilities, and community agencies can use to better support and improve the long - term
outcomes for youth with disabilities in juvenile correctional facilities.
While attending law school, Arifa worked at the community legal clinic in Ottawa in their family law department and as a personal support
worker for youth with disabilities.
Transition Individualized Education Programs and Summary of Functional Performance Documents for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Family Examples What Is the Rationale for Writing IEPs and
SOPs for Youth with Disabilities?
Local educators, in partnership with other stakeholders, can then use an ongoing data based decision - making model utilizing secondary transition data related to graduation (Indicator 1), dropout (Indicator 2), transition compliance of the IEP (Indicator 13), and post-school outcomes (Indicator 14) to improve in - school transition
programs for youth with disabilities.
Moderated by Kim Hutchinson, President / CEO, Disability Funders Network, the panel will explore public - private funding opportunities and how best to align and leverage available grant funds to support funding for college and
careers for youth with disabilities.
A review of recent research reveals that the emerging SEL field, in general, lacks both the means to assess SEL competencies (in all groups to some extent, but
particularly for youth with disabilities) and programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the special education population.
For youth with disabilities, a core competency in the youth development process is gaining an understanding of disability history, culture, and public policy, as well as their rights and responsibilities.
It also helps states collect, analyze, and use post-school outcome data to improve the quality of secondary and transition programs
for youth with disabilities.
The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) helps states build capacity to support and improve transition planning, services, and outcomes
for youth with disabilities and disseminates information and provides technical assistance on scientifically - based research practices with an emphasis on building and sustaining state - level infrastructures of support and district - level demonstrations of effective transition methods for youth with disabilities.
A National Study on Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options
for Youth with Disabilities (December 2004) NCSET Topical Report This Topical Report examines the results of a national study on the status of state high school graduation policies and diploma options for youth with disabilities.
Opened in 1999, it runs programs for children with difficult backgrounds and adaptive programs
for youths with disabilities, and develops the skills of sailors who want to compete up to Olympic and professional levels.