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NCWD/Youth launches new webpage on Individualized Learning Plans
NCWD/Youth’s new webpage on Individualized Learning Plans features various publications and resources for understanding and using Individualized Learning Plans. The web page includes information about the latest research, policies, and practices. An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is a tool that students in secondary school use – with support from school counselors and parents – to define their personal interests and goals related to their career and postsecondary education and to plan what courses to take and what activities to participate in during high school to further their interests and achieve their goals. For more information and resources, visit the ILP webpage.
CAST is seeking school districts for UDL implementation project

CAST, a non-profit educational research and development organization based in Wakefield, MA is inviting applications from school districts to participate in a one-year project focused on the implementation of the Universal Design for Learning Professional Development System (UDL PDS). The UDL PDS is designed to support districts in building capacity in UDL as it applies to reading and writing across content areas. Although the UDL PDS can be implemented across the entire district and content areas, the initial focus of this project is middle school literacy practices. With a specific focus on applying UDL as the guiding curricular and instructional framework, the UDL PDS draws on research about best practices in adolescent literacy instruction to foster success for all learners. This may be of interest to your district if you are familiar with UDL and have a need to enhance current literacy practices. This document constitutes the application process for selection to work with CAST and partners in the implementation of the UDL PDS.
What is the Universal Design for Learning Professional Development System?
The UDL PDS provides guidance for implementing UDL in relation to instructional practices. For this particular project, the focus is on the intersection of the UDL framework and research-based middle school literacy practices.
- Professional development (e.g., face-to-face, online)
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) led by UDL Coaches and UDL Facilitators
- Online instruction
- Professional learning resources.
Questions about this RFP or the project may be directed to Dr. Patti Ralabate, pralabate@cast.org
Free Job Readiness Curriculum -- Rehabilitation Research and Training Institute
The Model Transition Program (MTP) Job Readiness Curriculum is designed to help students with disabilities become knowledgeable about the world of work, and includes modules on setting goals, the job hunt, first impressions, professionalism at work, managing work and personal life, confidence on the job, the new economy, and middle school preparation.
Each of the eight modules contains at least 3 student activities, handouts, background information on the job readiness topic, information on resources in the Job Readiness program and how to use them, supplemental handouts, activities, workbook pages, and an annotated list of additional resources available on-line and from educational organizations. http://www.rrti.org/educational.php
The Office of Disability Employment Policy is Looking for Youth Transition Stories for a New Resource Guide The U.S.
Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy is working on a publication. It will be a complete tra
Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy is working on a publication. It will be a complete transition guide for youth and young adults (ages 14-25) with disabilities moving from high school to post-secondary settings. These settings could include full-time jobs, vocational training (being an apprentice), service, internships; and junior college and university settings. Since experiences are a great way to learn, they are collecting stories from youth and young adults with disabilities about their transition experiences. They are reaching out to youth across the country and asking you to share:
1 your aspirations and dreams;
2. your learned strategies to navigate different systems;
3. what supports helped you make your transitions.
This project is open to youth with different types of disabilities, from all backgrounds, and from all across the country!
For more information or to share your experiences, contact Hamza Jaka, at:Jaka.Hamza.A@dol.gov or Laura Ibanez, at: Ibanez.Laura@dol.gov
New York State Division on Career Development and Transition Presents

Engaging Youth for the 21st Century:
Innovative Transition Practices
April 24 and 25, 2012
RIT Inn and Conference Center
5257 Henrietta Road
West Henrietta, NY
To register and to learn more about the conference, please visit:
Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M9DTCZN
Early Bird : Due February 14, 2012
DCDT Member: $200
CEC Member (non DCDT): $250
Non CEC/DCDT Member: $350
After February 14, 2012
DCDT Member: $250
CEC Member (non DCDT): $300
Non CEC/DCDT Member: $400
Breakout Strands
Social Engagement
Employment
Post Secondary Education
Family Involvement
Poster Session
Bring a poster to share your program or services at the Reception on the evening of the 24th.
To submit a presentation proposal please visit:
Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M9DTCZN
Presentation Proposal: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M7555MT
Call for Proposals—Deadline February 14, 2012

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