High School Transition Resources:

 Organizational Directory for the 2018 Transition Event: Planning for After High School: My Next Steps 

Lists 29 organizations, contact information, summary of services & what languages are available.

Employment Resource Guide: Successfully Preparing Students with Disabilities for Competive Integrated Employment

This guide was created through a collaboration between Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

Postsecondary Resouce Guide: Successfully Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Postsecondary Environment

This guide was created through a collaboration between Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).

Community Resources:

Disability Hub MN is a free statewide resource network that helps people with disabilities, their families and providers solve problems, navigate the system, and plan for their future.  Our team knows the ins and outs of community resources and government programs, and has years of experience helping people fit them all together.  We can help discover options and tools for managing health, benefits, work, housing and more. You can call us at 1-866-333-2466 or visit our website to live chat and email at www.disabilityhubmn.org 

2017-18 Special Education Family Event Handouts and Resources:

2018 Thinking College Early Fair:

Link: Transitioning from an IEP and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA)

Jessie Hass, SPPS Counselor

2017 November Resources:

Link: Strategies to Support your Child in Learning Self-Regulation: How to Manage Big Feelings and Actions  

Presentation notes include "Problem Size" and "Zones of Regulation" charts and list of additional resources

2017 October Resources:

Link: Tips & Tools for Talking with School Staff

2017 September Resources:

Link: Check List of Questions to Ask at a College Fair

Link: Transitioning to College for Students with Disability   

Link: Transition Planning Guide for Postsecondary and College Readiness