Secondary Transition Resources
Component
Empowering Students
Agency/Organization
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Description/Mission/Purpose
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides relevant information and resources to parents, youth, and professionals through a variety of services: A new, cutting-edge website that inspires, educates, and engages families around transition. Technical assistance and training to professionals on best practices for engaging families, including those who are underserved. In-person and online workshops for parents of youth on topics such as assistive technology, postsecondary supports, and finding work in the community. Cost: free to users.
Resources
Pacer Self-Determination: Provides resources for self-determination for living independently, in the IEP, personal care, in transition, in secondary and postsecondary education. Videos from self-advocates and parents on independence and students being empowered. Resources: Website; resources; downloads; videos on multiple transition topics
Audience
- Family
- Individual