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New and Expanded Transition Assessment Resources

Check out the reorganized and expanded transition assessment resources on our website! Transition assessments are tools that help students identify their strengths, interests, skills, and/or knowledge needed to reach their goals for life after high school. First, we added a brand new page, Transition Assessment FAQs, to our Resources for student-focused planning. It includes introductory questions… Continue reading: New and Expanded Transition Assessment Resources

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

September Events: WickedSTEM and Construction Career Days

WickedSTEM – Sept 23, 2023 WickedSTEM promotional poster with details on speakers WickedSTEM registration (free although the registration form makes it look otherwise) WHO High school and college students from Northern New England will explore the different disciplines of STEM to help them formalize their education plans while discussing careers and internships with participating companies. Hands… Continue reading: September Events: WickedSTEM and Construction Career Days

The 2021 Report on Disability in New Hampshire

The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire regularly publishes a report about the characteristics of the population with disabilities in New Hampshire, Facts & Figures. The 2021 edition is available as a PDF download: Facts & Figures: 2021 Report on Disability in New Hampshire. This 18-page report presents a wealth of… Continue reading: The 2021 Report on Disability in New Hampshire

Supported Decision Making is NH Law

This is a reprint of a blog post on the NH Family Voices website, August 19, 2021. On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Governor Sununu signed SB 134, which establishes Supported Decision-Making (SDM) as a statutorily-recognized alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities and their families. In a guardianship proceeding, an adult with disabilities loses their… Continue reading: Supported Decision Making is NH Law

2021 Educational Series Resources

The NH Transition Community of Practice offered a free Educational Series during winter and spring 2021. Below are links to the recording and resources for each session. Schedule January 7 Family Resources, hosted by Kimm Phillips from the Parent Information Center. Panel of Hew Hampshire organizations that help support families during high school transition. Family… Continue reading: 2021 Educational Series Resources

Free Online Professional Development from Iris Center

The IRIS center at Vanderbilt University develops free online resources to support all learners, especially struggling learners and those with disabilities. Transition resources include eight training modules, 38 information briefs, and 19 video vignettes! Among the eight secondary transition training modules are: School Counselors: Facilitating Transitions for Students with Disabilities from High School to Post-School… Continue reading: Free Online Professional Development from Iris Center

Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources

We recently attended a useful session at the annual American Council for Rural Special Education (ACRES) conference. It was “Ideas that Work: Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources,” presented by David Emenheiser from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). David reviewed more than 25 online tools, training modules… Continue reading: Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources

Two Favorite Transition Resources

There are two resources we find ourselves recommending over and over. One is the awesome occupation exploration website, My Next Move, and the other is an insightful college readiness checklist for students and parents. My Next Move website My Next Move is a very friendly front-end to the comprehensive-but-harder-to-use federal occupations database, O*NET OnLine. Each… Continue reading: Two Favorite Transition Resources

Assistive Tech for Loan, Demonstration and Reuse

Find equipment for all ages available for loan, demonstration and reuse. Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) has just unveiled their new online equipment database, NH AT4ALL, where you can browse at your leisure for needed devices. Create your profile and start browsing devices to request today! There is a video overview of how to use the site… Continue reading: Assistive Tech for Loan, Demonstration and Reuse