PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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10 Reasons to Hire Youth with Disabilities
Community Conversations
Please come join us for an evening of creative brainstorming and networking over coffee and great desserts. The goal of this evening is to gather local ideas, resources and connections that could lead to improved employment and community involvement for youth with disabilities and, ultimately, to a stronger community. We will be hosting community conversations for each of the participating schools and their local communities. See below for more information about upcoming community conversations:
We hope you will join us and consider inviting others from your community!
Arrowhead High School and the Hartland Area Community
January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Ironwood Golf Course Clubhouse
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer for Arrowhead
Fond du Lac High School and the Fond du Lac Community
January 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Marian College, Sodexho Dining Room--Stayer Center
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer Fond du Lac
Baraboo High School and the Baraboo Community
February 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Baraboo Arts Banquet Hall
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer Baraboo
West Bend High School and the West Bend Community
February 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer for West Bend
Oak Creek High School and the Oak Creek/Franklin Community
February 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer Oak Creek
Madison West High Schools and the Madison Community
March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!
Community Conversation Flyer Madison
Stoughton High School and the Stoughton Community
April 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Welcome!
HELPFUL TRANSITION LINKS
nATIONAL SECONDARY TRANSITION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
The purpose of this Center is to assist states to build capacity to support and improve transition planning, services, and outcomes for youth with disabilities..
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative
WSTI Coordinators provide assistance at the local level to promote understanding and implementation of IDEA transition requirements and best practice. Links for post-secondary education, community participation (including independent living centers), vocational training, employment, continuing & adult education, and more.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
The Center coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
Youthhood
This student-friendly site provides interesting and educational links regarding school, employment, health, and other issues facing students as they prepare to become adults.
National Collaborative Workforce and Disability
The Center has links for youth service practitioners (including teachers) and youth/family. There are also links to support employers working with youth who have disabilities. Legal issues, employers, and transition resources available.
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support
Wisconsin FACETS operates several programs to help parents support and enrich their children's lives.
Center for Self-Determination
This national organization provides the principles of self-determination, a set of guidebooks available for purchase, and publications focused on self-determination. There are for additional websites with items related to self-determination.
