Transition Tidbits

 May 19 Summer Activities  Video   Ohio Accessible Activities Facilities  With summer fast approaching, many people will be taking trips all over the state. Summer, in Ohio, is a great time for many different outdoor activities. This is a great resource for anyone, including families that have someone with a physical impairment. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources created this resource to show all the accessible areas across the state. Whether you are looking for hiking paths, fishing areas, or hunting opportunities, this guide will give you everyone of them that are accessible across the state. This can be a great resource to share with families to help them plan an accessible trip this summer.  Strengthening Career Readiness In Schools Think about your career readiness in your current situation. How successful do you feel it is? Is there anything you would like to change? This collection of resources, from "Educational Leadership, ASCD, and Project Lead t...

 In-Demand Jobs VIDEO This past week was Ohio's In-Demand Jobs week. In Ohio, in-demand jobs offer a sustainable wage and a promising future based on the number of openings and growth. Every year the state, including the Department of Education and Workforce, spotlights these jobs to inspire excitement among students and job seekers. There is a toolkit that can be used in grades K-12 to highlight these jobs. Below are a few highlights from the toolkit.  In-Demand Jobs Week Toolkit  As mentioned above, the Department of Education and Workforce published this toolkit for last week's In-Demand Jobs Week. The toolkit, as you will see, ranges from grades K-12. If you have not heard it enough this year, remember it is never too early to start engaging students in postsecondary transition planning. The earlier we start, the more fluff we can get weed out and have a closer fit for our students. Check out your grade level. Is there something you can use?  Ohio's Top Job List...

 Self-Determination Curriculum  VIDEO It's My Turn Self-Determination Curriculum  Here is a great resource from the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities. We always talk about the importance of self-determination and even share some resources to build this skill in our students. This resource is not only a curriculum to teach these skills, but it is a FREE curriculum. Just enter your name and email on the home page, and you are all set. You can use this as a whole-class curriculum, or you can have each student sign up for an account so they can take the course at their own pace. Remember, the goal of transition is not just getting students employed, educated, or living independently; the goal really is to build self-determination skills in our students.