- Newton Public Schools
- Special Education Program Overview
- Transition Planning & Resources
- Additional Resources & Links
Student Services & Special Education
- Department Overview
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Special Education Program Overview
- Special Education Parent Advisory Counsel (SEPAC)
- Newton Early Childhood Program
- Transition Planning & Resources
- DESE Special Education
- Report Bullying and Anti-Bullying Resources
- Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Additional Resources & Links
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DESE Secondary Transition Website
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/secondary-transition/George Washington University: Heath Center
Clearinghouse on post-secondary education for students with disabilities, includes FREE downloadable toolkit for guidance and career counselors
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/I’m Determined
Offers an extensive range of tools, lessons starters and information on self-determination for students K-12. Site offers info for students, families, and educators
http://www.imdetermined.org/National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT)
Provides a wide variety of transition related resources, ranging from research to lesson plans to legal requirements to upcoming transition conferences/workshops
http://www.transitionta.org/National Youth Transitions Center
Collaborative learning community provides publications, videos, and resources on a range of transition topics
http://www.thenytc.org/Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide
Provides info on a range of transition topics with age appropriate related activities
http://www.secondarytransition.org/The Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston
Provides many useful publications and resources to help individuals, families and support providers to understand a range of transition related topics
http://www.communityinclusion.org/index.phpTransition Coalition
Provides a range of resources and free tools & PDF’s along with transition tips, assessment reviews, and free webinars
http://www.transitioncoalition.org/transition/index.phpYouth on the Move
ICI/UMass Boston transition focused site with resources, timelines, training info, etc
http://www.youth-move.org/