At-risk students

NHED Offers Free Virtual Workshops from Search Institute in August

This summer the NHED, through the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness, is offering several virtual professional development opportunities from the Search Institute about developmental assets and developmental relationships. The free workshops are open to all educators, agencies, and families. Series flyer Developmental assets are: The supports, opportunities, and relationships young people need across all… Continue reading: NHED Offers Free Virtual Workshops from Search Institute in August

Terrill Covey Awarded 2023 ELO Coordinator of the Year

Congratulations to Terrill Covey, ELO Facilitator in Strafford Learning Center’s Transition Support Center! Terrill was awarded the 2023 ELO Coordinator of the Year award at the 29th Annual New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards (EDies) on June 3. Official EDies announcement Terrill has worked in education for 20 years, and has been a part of… Continue reading: Terrill Covey Awarded 2023 ELO Coordinator of the Year

Family-to-Family Chats on Transition in December and January

The Parent Information Center (PIC) and NH Family Voices are hosting a series of free online Family Chats this year, called Time for Transition. Registration is limited to 15 families to keep the numbers low enough for good conversation. The next ones are: Dec 9, 2020, 3:30-4:30 pm,  Understanding Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students, with… Continue reading: Family-to-Family Chats on Transition in December and January

The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults

  The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults (PDF, 125 pages, 2016) is the report from a 2015 study that surveyed more than 4,330 young adults living in New Hampshire about their attitudes and perceptions surrounding substance misuse. The themes that emerged from the study have wide applicability in transition planning as well because they… Continue reading: The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults

Transition Planning Guide for NH’s Highly Mobile Youth

A new transition planning guide, Transition Planning for New Hampshire’s Highly Mobile Youth, has just been completed by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Office of Homeless Education. Developed over two years by two VISTA volunteers, its purpose is to improve the opportunities available to homeless youth in New Hampshire. The authors used the concept of a subway… Continue reading: Transition Planning Guide for NH’s Highly Mobile Youth

WorkReadyNH Offers Free Skills Training Program

WorkReadyNH is a free, federally-funded program to help job-seekers and career builders improve their skills and add two nationally recognized credentials to their resume. It’s a three week course, completely free to participants, offered almost monthly on NH Community College campuses. Participants attend 60 hours of classroom instruction in a simulated workplace setting where they learn and practice… Continue reading: WorkReadyNH Offers Free Skills Training Program