Transition Highlights For September
TRANSITION RESOURCES
Did you know that there are some important resources on the TEA website? Two of the resources that we would like to feature this month are the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the   Notice of Transfer of Rights Model Form with Information and Resources .

If you are looking for additional secondary transition resources, you can also visit the Secondary Transition Guidance Page on the Texas Education Agency's website.

Effective September 1, 2017, a  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  was signed between the  Texas Workforce Commission    (TWC) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  The MOU is designed to promote collaboration in the delivery of transition services, including pre-employment transition services, for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary education to employment and independent living mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), as amended, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). 

As of September 1, 2018, a  Notice of Transfer of Rights Model Form with Information and Resources  is available for use by school districts in notifying students and parents about information and resources regarding guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. Included is a list of government services and public benefits for which referral may be appropriate. A Spanish version of the Transfer of Rights Model Form  is also available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will I be able to access the Transition and Employment Guide?
Currently, the Transition and Employment Guide is available in English, Spanish, and as an accessible ePub document on the Transition in Texas website. Once the new Texas Transition website is active, you will be able to find all of the same great resources and content on the new website, including all three versions of the Transition and Employment Guide.
Where will I be able to access the Transition and Employment Designee (TED) online trainings?
Currently, the TED online trainings are available through the Transition in Texas website. Once the new Texas Transition website is active, you will be able to access the TED online trainings by visiting the new website and registering for the courses.