Implementing High Quality Transition Planning

This series of nine micro-courses is designed to strengthen best practices in the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with IEPs. The micro-courses may be taken as a complete sequence or individually as stand-alone learning experiences, allowing participants to tailor their learning to their specific roles and improvement goals.

Each micro-course focuses on a distinct area of effective transition practice and is intended for educators, transition specialists, and school or district improvement teams actively implementing or refining transition services. Through targeted content, participants will engage in new learning, reflect on current practices, and set actionable goals to support the effective application of strategies in their local contexts.

All courses are free, non-credit, and available on the UW-System Canvas platform through the Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) in partnership with the Center for Innovative Transition, Education, and Employment (CITEE) at UW-Milwaukee.

Current Canvas users (or anyone who has taken a TIG course in the past)
- Click on the Course Title to register for the course, and on Course Information for detailed information about the course. On the next page, click the blue Enroll Here button and continue on the University of Wisconsin Systems page.
NEW Canvas Users/Students to TIG Courses will need to be added to the course by the TIG instructor.
- Email Shana Ratzburg, shana.ratzburg@cesa2.org and an invitation to the course will be emailed to you. This will allow you to create a free account as a UW Continuing Education Student and enroll in the course. All enrollees are considered to be students, not teachers, even if that is their professional role.

For further information on accessing the Canvas courses, please view the following article on Canvas Course Enrollment and Access for Non-UW Students/Participants provided by UW-Milwaukee.

Click on the image or title to see a description for each course.

Preventing Dropouts in Secondary Schools

Course Information –

Enroll Code: LCGECD

This micro-course provides an introduction to the evidence-based Preventing Dropout in Secondary Schools practice guide from the Institute of Education Sciences, highlighting four core strategies to help schools support students at risk of dropping out. It serves as a foundation for applying these strategies to data-driven decision-making, individualized supports, and engaging learning experiences.

Indicator 13-14 Data Dig

Course Information

Enroll Code: CTDF4D

This course equips educators, special education leaders, and transition coordinators with the tools to analyze Indicator 13 and 14 data, aligning transition services with post-school outcomes. Through guided analysis and strategic planning, participants will develop a data-informed action plan to support successful postsecondary transitions for students with IEPs.

Using Culturally Sustaining Strategies

Course Information

Enroll Code: FG6FE8

Discover how to create more inclusive and equitable postsecondary transition plans for students with IEPs through culturally sustaining practices. This course empowers educators with practical tools, collaborative reflection, and stakeholder-informed strategies to enhance outcomes for all learners. By the end, participants will be equipped to implement meaningful changes that reflect the diverse strengths and needs of their students.

Engagement of Families in the Transition Planning Process

Course Information

Enroll Code: TDAH3L

Learn how to build strong, collaborative partnerships with families to support students during key transition periods. This course provides districts and schools with practical strategies to foster welcoming cultures, engage families as co-creators, and develop effective, equity-centered family engagement frameworks.

Engaging in Community Partnerships

Course Information

Enroll Code: 86NFMP

Strengthen your district or school’s ability to build sustainable, impactful partnerships with community stakeholders that support students during key transitions. This course guides participants through initiative mapping and data analysis to identify partnership needs and opportunities, then explores evidence-based strategies to drive collaborative improvement. By the end, teams will develop a targeted approach to enhance support systems and promote positive student outcomes.

Work Readiness/Higher Education

Course Information

Enroll Code: RNBEFP

This micro-course helps educators and transition teams evaluate and improve the alignment of transition services with students’ needs and postsecondary goals by exploring Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), reviewing student plans, and developing actionable strategies to enhance district practices and collaboration.

Independent Living Skills

Course Information

Enroll Code: AGLN6X

This micro-course helps educators strengthen the alignment and delivery of social and independent living skills transition services by analyzing student data, identifying service gaps, and developing actionable plans. Participants will explore Pre-ETS and NTACT resources, improve collaboration with community partners, and optimize district supports to meet student needs.

Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Course Information

Enroll Code: C49HJC

This course engages educators and transition staff in professional learning focused on teaching self-determination and self-advocacy skills to students with IEPs. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies, reflect on their practices, and develop action plans that strengthen transition planning and empower students to actively shape their future goals.

Self-Directed IEPs

Course Information

Enroll Code: 3EHBBJ

By the end of this course, participants will be able to use the I’m Determined Rubric to assess student IEP participation, design targeted instructional plans, and implement student-led IEP practices with actionable steps and supporting resources.

Course Completion

Use the form below to log the courses you have completed. Completed courses will appear on your dashboard. If you don’t see the course you have completed, please contact us.