Student-Centered Transitions Network

Transition Updates

October 2021
WHAT'S NEW
2021-2022 Community of Practice (CoP) for Transition and Employment Designees (TEDs)
The Transition Employment Designee (TED) is the person responsible for transition services in the Local Education Agency (LEA) or the Shared Services Arrangement (SSA). The Community of Practice (CoP) is a facilitated community of TEDs that creates and develops materials, resources, and training to improve the continuity of service from each TED in every LEA.
The CoP is an opportunity for TEDs to provide feedback to the Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) about topics related to the job duties of the TED.

For information on how you can participate in future TED Community of Practice groups, contact your local Education Service Center (ESC) Transition Specialist. 
2021 Texas Transition and Employment Guide
Download the newly revised resource created by the (SCTN) to assist educators with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities. The Revised 2021 Texas Transition and Employment Guide can help students with disabilities plan for adult life. The guide contains information about employment, postsecondary education, agency connections, and contacts to obtain additional resources.


Transition News You Can Use
Transition and Employment Designee Required Training Course
We said it was coming soon! Now it is here.
The new TED Required Training Course is available.
Participants will earn two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours upon completion of the TED required training. The training aims to provide information and resources for TEDs in school districts and charter schools.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Special Educators, General Educators, Administrators, Transition and Employment Designees, Transition Specialists

For information about this course, contact your local ESC Transition Specialist.
Meet the Student-Centered Transitions Network Leadership Team member!
Meet our newest member of the Student-Centered Transitions Network leadership team, Kayla Daniel. She graduated from Baylor University and taught middle and high school for 12 years before earning her master's degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M Commerce. She then served as a district Transition and Employment Designee (TED), Vocational Adjustment Coordinator (VAC), high school Assistant Principal, district Special Education Coordinator, and taught the special education content seminar for an alternative certification program. Most recently, Kayla was an Education Specialist for the Region 12 Education Service Center (ESC) in Waco, focusing on transition, accessibility, and inclusive practices for students with disabilities. She has trained educators across the state through professional development and conference presentations. Kayla has a heart for our homeless youth and young adults with disabilities, serving on multiple local, state, and national committees. She is part of Leadership Waco through the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. Kayla and her husband, Joe, live in the Waco area near their two adult daughters.
Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hours
Conducting Necessary Transition Assessments is now available. This course is approved for two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. The purpose of this course is to give educators the information and tools needed to conduct meaningful transition assessments. This course was created by the (SCTN). Participants in this course will learn:
  • The role of transition assessments within the transition process;
  • About the federal and state requirements for transition assessments;
  • The difference between formal and informal assessments for transition;
  • To choose appropriate transition assessments based on individual student needs;
  • Create a plan for transition assessments.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Special Educators, General Educators, Administrators, Transition and Employment Designees, Transition Specialists

For information about this course, contact your local ESC Transition Specialist.
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Content in this e-newsletter is provided in partnership with the Student-Centered Transitions Network and the Texas Education Agency.