Transition

IEP RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, AND SCHOOL

Adopted from the Transition Action Guide for Post-School Planning, http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/tran.htm

RESOURCES

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

• In collaboration with schools, DVR may provide or arrange to provide job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for transition or post-secondary educational or higher education programs, workplace readiness training to develop social skills and Independent Living, and Instruction in self-advocacy, which may include peer mentoring for students with disabilities. DVR is available to meet with individual students at the school. If you wish to request services please speak with your case manager at the school and/or complete the on-line referral located below
• Referral Form- http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/

JOB APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW RESOURCES

TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR SCHOOLING

Listed below are four year and two year college resources available in the area. This list is not exhaustive and the Ashwaubenon School District does not recommend or endorse any particular school.

University of Wisconsin System https://www.wisconsin.edu/

• Coordinators of Services for Students with Disabilities
  • https://www.wisconsin.edu/disability-resources/coordinators/

University of Wisconsin- Green Bay

• Disability Services- http://www.uwgb.edu/ds/

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC)

• http://www.nwtc.edu/Pages/home.aspx
• Susan Peterson, Transition Coordinator
• susan.peterson@nwtc.edu
• Phone Number: 920-498-6267

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)

• Disability Services
  • http://www.fvtc.edu/programs/admissions-overview/support-services/disability-related-services
• Debbie Wendt, Educational Support Services
• edusupport@fvtc.edu
• Phone Number: 920-735-7569

University of Wisconsin- Fox Valley

• Disability Services- http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/admreg/accessibility.html

University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh

• Project Success: Project Success is a remedial program for students with language-based learning disabilities attending the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. There is no charge for Project Success services during the academic year above and beyond the student's normal resident or nonresident tuition.  
  • http://www.uwosh.edu/success
  • Teri Wegner
  • projectsuccess@uwosh.edu
  • Phone Number: 920-424-1033

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND CONTACTS

Listed below are community resources available in the area. This list is not exhaustive and the Ashwaubenon School District does not recommend or endorse any particular resource.

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

• ADRC provides information on supportive employment, job coaching, funding, timelines, resources during High School, parent advocates, and options counseling.
• Provides Long-Term Functional Screen
• Website: www.ADRCofbrowncounty.org
• Phone: 920-448-4300

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

• DVR helps to support successful employment for qualifying adults with disabilities
• Website: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr
• Phone: 1-800-228-2637

Brown County Human Services

• Provides resources for long-term care for qualifying adults with development and physical disabilities.
• Website:www.co.brown.wi.us/human_services
• Phone: 920-448-6061
• Access Unit Phone: 920-448-6095

Job Center of Wisconsin https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com

Brown County Job Center http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/WDA05/1410.htm or 920-448-6760

Brown County Volunteer Guide: http://www.volunteergb.org/images/volunteerguide/guide.pdf

EMPLOYMENT INVENTORIES

Listed below are career inventories. This list is not exhaustive and the Ashwaubenon School District does not recommend or endorse any particular inventory or website.

WIS Careers

• Career exploration and planning website. Recommended that students complete "Assessments" portion, then "Personal Globe Inventory"
• Website: http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp

Wisconsin Career Pathways

• Provides career exploration and interest assessments, including a personal login page with college information and career clusters
• Website: https://www.wicareerpathways.org

Casey Life Skills Assessment

• A free, on-line life skills assessment that provides a full scope across various areas of interest and skill levels/aptitudes for realistic based skill
• Website: lifeskills.casey.org

Career Exploration http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

OTHER RESOURCES

LONG-TERM CARE RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Listed below are community resources available in the area. This list is not exhaustive and the Ashwaubenon School District does not recommend or endorse any particular resource.

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

• ADRC provides information on supportive employment, job coaching, funding, timelines, resources during High School, parent advocates, and options counseling.
• Provides Long-Term Functional Screen
• Website: www.ADRCofbrowncounty.org
• Phone: 920-448-4300

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

• DVR helps to support successful employment for qualifying adults with disabilities
• Website: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr
• Phone: 1-800-228-2637

Brown County Human Services

• Brown County Human Services provides long-term care for qualifying adults with development and physical disabilities.
• Website: www.co.brown.wi.us/human_services
• Phone: 920-448-6061
• Access Unit Phone: 920-448-6095

CESA 7 Learning for Independence

• In collaboration with NWTC, CESA 7 has developed the Learning for Independence program that is designed for 18-21 year olds with intellectual or developmental disabilities to help pursue adult outcomes. 
• Contact: Fran Renn-Malcheski, Project/Dept Director
• Phone: 920-617-5626

Job Center of Wisconsin https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/
Brown County Job Center http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/WDA05/1410.htm or 920-448-6760
Brown County Volunteer Guide http://www.volunteergb.org/images/volunteerguide/guide.pdf
Goodwill Industries http://www.goodwill.org
ASPIRO www.aspiroinc.org or 920-498-2599
Innovative Services Inc https://www.isiinc.org/ or 920-431-0962
NEW Currative Rehabilitation, inc www.newcurative.org or 920-468-1161
Cerebral Palsy, Inc 920-337-1121
Clarity Care www.claritycare.org or 920-469-5240

OTHER RESOURCES