University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Education

Academic and Career Planning Webpage – WI Department of Public Instruction

The Department of Public Instruction’s Academic and Career Planning webpage is intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about postsecondary education, training, and careers.

Aging and Disability Resource Centers

These centers provide information on a broad range of programs and services, including long-term care. They also connect people with disabilities to appropriate supports and services.

BeforeAge18.org Website

The BeforeAge18.org website provides online resources to help teens with disabilities and their families prepare and plan for adulthood.

Family Voices of Wisconsin “What’s After High School” Training

This training covers a variety of topics related to the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs.

Living My Dream Manual – WI Department of Health Services

This resource guide is designed to provide information for students with disabilities, their families, and teachers, as they prepare for adult life.

National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative (NTACT:C)

The federally-funded National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) provides information, tools, and supports to promote effective services and instruction for secondary students and out of school youth with disabilities.

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.

Special Education Team – WI Department of Public Instruction

Provides leadership to improve outcomes and ensure a free appropriate public education for students protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Think College

A national technical assistance, research, and evaluation center dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. Think College provides resources, technical assistance and training.

Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities – WI Department of Public Instruction

This webpage provides transition planning information and tools from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction (WI DPI).