Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
Latest Episodes
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 v
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
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.
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.
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 o
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
Hayward School District - Freshman Success Program (Equity in Achieving Increased Youth Outcomes for Students with Disabilities)
Hayward school district has been really engaged in increasing outcomes for students transitioning from middle school to HS. They have created a course within their district called Freshmen Success. The class is focused on building a mentor-men
Career Readiness and Postsecondary Transition
Career Readiness and Career Learning are important aspects of the overall ability of a student to become career, community, and life ready. Karin Smith will share some great resources and insight into the importance of connecting career readiness co
How Apprenticeship Navigators Can Connect Secondary Students to Registered Adult Apprenticeships
Wisconsin’s Registered Adult Apprenticeship (RA) Program now has Apprenticeship Navigators to help guide secondary school youth to engage in the RA program. The Navigators are assigned to regions across Wisconsin and they engage youth through phone
Weaving Financial Planning into the Postsecondary Transition Process
Financial planning discussions can be very important conversations for parents to have with the IEP team. Joe Dettwiller will share best practices from his years of experience working collaboratively with families as they plan for financ