Raising the Cap Series 
Resources
CCoT Essentials
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT)
Resource Type Document
This document reviews what is essential for a CCoT to exist, grow, and survive. It reviews Interagency Collaboration, Team Purpose and the four requirements for each CCoT: 1) Organization and Leadership; 2) Mission and Vision; 3) CCoT Data; and 4) Action plan.
Sample PTP – High School – Sally
Content Areas Best Practices, Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This is a good example of a high school PTP.
A Guide for Wisconsin CCoTs and Appendices
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT)
Resource Type Document
This guide is a start and shares the collaboration that is occurring in CCoTs statewide. This is a work in progress and only scratches the surface of the wide variety of events and activities across the state. Please join us in keeping this guide up to date and as complete as possible. Contact a member of the Transition Improvement Grant Staff at http://www.wsti.org/contact- us/ to share the collaborative work of your local CCoTs.
TIG Tools Postcard
Content Areas Indicator 1 & 2 - Graduation and Dropout Rates, Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes, Self Advocacy
Resource Type Document
This postcard highlights the transition tools from the Transition Improvement Grant, including the Postsecondary Transition Plan, Transition Improvement Plan, Graduation Rate Improvement Plan, Indicator 14 Survey, and Self Advocacy Suite.
The Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) Middle School Guide
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This Guide has amazing resources, ideas and samples to build the best practice Middle School PTP. It gives pointers on Engagement, Transition Assessment, and Goals.
The Guideposts for Success (What All Youth Need, to Successfully Transition into Adulthood)
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
Extensive literature review of research, demonstration projects and effective practices covering a wide range of programs and services, including youth development, quality education, and workforce development programs. The Guideposts reflect what research has identified as key educational and career development interventions that can make a positive difference in the lives of all youth, including youth with disabilities. Emphasizing disability policy, employment practices, and full inclusion.
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ADRC Map
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT), Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes
Resource Type Link
This document shows the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) currently in place or development in Wisconsin.
Opening Doors to Adult Services
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes
Resource Type Document
Handbook created by DPI to help students and families understand the range of adult services available and how to access them.
Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes
Resource Type Document
This booklet from the WI DPI has been created to assist students with disabilities, parents, school counselors, and others on the IEP team in planning for the student's postsecondary experience. It includes information to help students understand their strengths and identify the support and resources they will need to be successful at the postsecondary level. This booklet contains fillable forms for you to use.
What You Should Know about Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Content Areas Indicator 1 & 2 - Graduation and Dropout Rates, Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes, Self Advocacy
Resource Type Link
Formerly "On Being 18" publication from the Wisconsin Bar Association, discussing the rights and responsibilities for youth as they turn 18.
WTCS Accommodations Guide
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT), Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes, Self Advocacy
Resource Type Link
This guide is to assist technical college staff and faculty in providing accommodations in instructional activities and various service areas without fundamentally altering the essential criteria/functions of a program, course, or activity. The use of this Guide can lead to student success if students and staff/faculty are offered assistance that promotes understanding of our laws and identifies the roles and responsibilities of college staff, students and others.
Transition Action Guide–Short Version
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT), Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This newly-revised document outlines the roles and responsibilities for stakeholders in the IEP planning process for employment as determined by the DPI/DVR/DHS Interagency Agreement.
Transition Action Guide–Full Version
Content Areas County Communities on Transition (CCoT), Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
Full version of the guide developed to assist in the improvement of communication, coordination, and services for students with disabilities transitioning from school to work. It was designed to be useful for all persons and agencies (stakeholders) involved in the transition process. Developed to support the DPI/DVR/DHS Interagency Agreement
Summary of Performance (SoP) Best Practice Teacher Form – Fillable form
Content Areas Best Practices, Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This is the final copy of the revised WiTIG effective practice SoP form as of 3/24/15.
PTP: Career Clusters and Pathways
Content Areas Best Practices, Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This chart mirrors the WI Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) Application in the Measurable Employment Goal step. It lists each Career Cluster and the Pathways included in each category.
A Family’s Guide to the PTP
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
This guide is to inform parents and youth of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It describes the new PTP application, how parents and youth can participate in the new PTP during an IEP team meeting, and gives a list of resources.
Opening Doors to Adult Services–SPANISH translation
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes
Resource Type Document
Handbook created by DPI to help students and families understand the range of adult services available and how to access them. This version has been translated into Spanish by WI FACETS and the SPDG grant.
Opening Doors to Self-Determination–SPANISH version
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Indicator 14 - Post School Outcomes, Self Advocacy
Resource Type Document
This booklet provides information and guidance to students with disabilities as they explore how to develop self-determination skills to prepare for the transition from high school. This version has been translated into Spanish by WI FACETS and the SPDG grant.
A New Way of Thinking
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan, Self Advocacy
Resource Type Tool
A New Way of Thinking is a guide for educators and students with disabilities. The purpose of the guide is to assist students to develop self‐accepting attitudes, combat negative thinking, and rediscover themselves.This guide will help students to better understand their disability, think positively about themselves, make choices related to their interests, gain self‐advocacy, and develop self‐determination skills— all of which helps create effective Transition Planning.
Guía para padres del Plan de Transición Post-secundaria (PTP) – Parent/Youth PTP Guide—SPANISH version
Content Areas Indicator 13 - Postsecondary Transition Plan
Resource Type Document
Translated into Spanish, this guide is to inform parents and youth of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It describes the new PTP application, how parents and youth can participate in the new PTP during an IEP team meeting, and gives a list of resources.
