19 episodes
Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
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Join the Transition Improvement Grant as we discuss all areas of transition! We will interview leaders in the state of innovative and motivated ways to help support youth with disabilities.
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Transitioning from Secondary to Postsecondary - Wisconsin Technical College System & UW System
Deb Gilster, Disability Services Coordinator from Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI joins us to discuss the important differences between secondary and postsecondary education and training. Deb will be focusing the conversation on IDEA vs ADA and some of the common examples of accommodations that are likely acceptable within many postsecondary education and training programs.
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Understanding Disability Benefits Age 18 and Beyond
In today’s episode we will be talking with Quinn Hause & Jim Pritzkow, both with Sauk County ADRC (Eagle Country ADRC). Quinn is a Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS), and Jim is an Information and Assistance Specialist. They will discuss the 3 key areas that ADRC’s focus on with youth related to transition planning for life after age 18 - Transition they focus on three key areas: Legal Decision Making, Social Security Disability and the Long Term Care Programs.
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Creating Inclusive Practices in the Classroom and Community Utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Melissa Emler will provide us with a detailed framework of Universal Design for Instruction (UDL). UDL provides a best practice learning environment that allows for all youth to be lifelong learners and thrive.
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Early Warning Systems and Opportunity for Schools to Utilize Data to Increase Youth Outcomes
Today Jennifer Hilgendorf will give us an overview of the WI Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS) and explain what this data means to school districts in relation to potential student outcomes.
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Career Based and Work-Based Learning Experiences
Today Karin Smith from the Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction will be joining us to discuss the crucial components of both Career Based Learning Experiences (CBLE’s) and Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE’s). Karin will discuss the importance of students with disabilities having early and frequent participation in these valuable opportunities to develop career awareness and career readiness skills.
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Tools to Support Inclusion
Joining us today is Kathy White to talk about ways we can support inclusive practices both in the classroom and in the community, utilizing assistive technology. Kathy White is a recently retired Assistive Technology Specialist. She worked for the School District of Janesville for 33 years, where she directed the program, and provided technology solutions for students with disabilities (ages 3-21).