University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Wisconsin Children’s Resource Centers

Wisconsin has 5 Children’s Resource Centers staffed by information and referral specialists, who are available to assist with questions about transition planning, including health benefits, changing doctors and systems from pediatrics to adult health care, independent living and employment services, and communication with schools about transition planning.

PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment Learning Center

The Learning Center informs parents and others about major components of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Explore relevant articles and current resources that will help youth meet their goals for life after high school.

Transition Action Guide for Post-School Planning

This Transition Assistance Guide (TAG) promotes communication, coordination, and services for students with disabilities transitioning from school to work. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of all partners in the transition process. The following State agencies developed this guide together: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Department …

Interagency Agreement on Transition (June 2020)

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and Department of Health Services (DHS) have the primary responsibility for providing services to students and youth with disabilities. This agreement outlines a plan to coordinate activities and programs within each agency to support positive transition with and adult …

March 2022 Coalition Meeting

Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (CPCP); Youth Mental Health Resources; Leadership Team Updates; Community Activities

January 2022 Coalition Meeting

 UW‐Madison’s Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC‐QE) Project Updates

November 2021 Coalition Meeting

Supported Decision Making; Implementation Project Overview

September 2021 Coalition Meeting

Asset Inventory; Project Website

August 2021 Coalition Meeting

Cynda Green with Texas Parent to Parent Transition Center; WITPP Pilot Year Recap; Community Updates

July 2021 Coalition Meeting

Project Timeline and Grant Application Update; Community Updates; Padres e Hijos en Acción