May 8, 2019 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… Continue reading: Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources
Two Favorite Transition Resources
Published on March 7, 2019 in Career exploration, College, Employment skills, Learning disabilities, Transition resource
March 7, 2019 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,… Continue reading: Two Favorite Transition Resources
Assistive Tech for Loan, Demonstration and Reuse
Published on January 29, 2019 in Accommodations, Assistive technology, Self-determination, Transition resource
Jan 29, 2019 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… Continue reading: Assistive Tech for Loan, Demonstration and Reuse
Resource Spotlight: Taking Notes for Another Person
Published on November 16, 2018 in Accommodations, Deaf and hard of hearing, Postsecondary education
Nov 16, 2018 Note taking is the practice of capturing important pieces of information in a systematic way. Note taking is a commonly needed accommodation at both high school and postsecondary education levels, and in other situations requiring learning, including job sites and internships. Effective note taking for others is a skill acquired through training and… Continue reading: Resource Spotlight: Taking Notes for Another Person
Register for the 2018 Transition Summit!
Published on September 27, 2018 in Conferences, Families, Parent training, Training, Transition Fair or Conference, Transition Summit
The New Hampshire Transition Community of Practice has opened registration for the 12th Annual Transition Summit. This year’s theme is Breaking Down Barriers and Building Collaboration. The keynote speaker is Dan Habib, nationally recognized filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability, and the creator of award-winning documentary films on disability-related topics. The Summit takes place November… Continue reading: Register for the 2018 Transition Summit!
Free Two-Day ELO Training in June
Published on April 24, 2018 in ELOs, Project news, Training
April 23, 2018 Due to the popularity of the April 2018 FREE Extended Learning Opportunity Training Series, Next Steps NH is offering one more FREE training to be held in Concord, NH June 6-7, 2018. Sessions will run 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day. This is a great opportunity for school teams that weren’t able… Continue reading: Free Two-Day ELO Training in June
Free Parent Conference May 5, 2018
Published on April 11, 2018 in ELOs, Families, Parent training, Transition Fair or Conference
April 11, 2018 Invest a day in your child’s future and come to the free one-day conference, Planning for Life After High School: Today’s Plan – Tomorrow’s Success at Nashua Community College on May 5, 2018 from 9 am – 3:30 pm. The conference is free but space is limited and registration is required. Lunch is… Continue reading: Free Parent Conference May 5, 2018
ELO Week Proclaimed by Governor
Published on April 2, 2018 in Career exploration, ELOs, Employment skills
April 2, 2018 The week of April 2-6 has been proclaimed by Governor Sununu as ELO week in New Hampshire and provides a great opportunity for schools throughout the state to share their successes. The proclamation (PDF) states that “Extended Learning Opportunities afford students and businesses a mutually beneficial partnership so that the students get the… Continue reading: ELO Week Proclaimed by Governor
Best Practices in Transition FREE Online Course
Published on February 27, 2018 in Project news, Training
February 27, 2018 Back by popular demand! Next Steps NH is offering a second chance to take the FREE 6-week, online training course, Best Practices in Transition Planning. The first one, currently finishing up, filled within a couple weeks with a long waiting list. The course will be offered on the Canvas online learning platform and includes… Continue reading: Best Practices in Transition FREE Online Course
Partnering for Strength Conference 2018
Published on February 20, 2018 in Conferences, Families, Parent training, Self-determination, Training, Transition Fair or Conference
February 20, 2018 New Hampshire Family Voices, the Parent Information Center and the YEAH Council invite you to the Partnering for Strength Conference 2018 on Saturday, April 7 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. The conference is an annual event focusing on educating, collaborating and enriching families, professionals and youth. Conference flyer Partnering for Strength is really… Continue reading: Partnering for Strength Conference 2018