Staffs’ July 2022 BSPD Digest

Week 1 – July 7^th, 2022 Theme: WIOA Laws, Regulations, & Guidance

Looking to develop your knowledge around secondary transition? This resource from the US Department of Labor gives you access to statutes and guidance related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/guidance

Week 2 – July 12^th, 2022 Theme: Pre-employment Transition Services

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) is the portion of WIOA which targets employment opportunities to transition aged students. This resource has information about Pre-ETS from WINTAC, our technical assistance center dedicated to effective implementation of WIOA.  http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/pre-employment-transition-services

Week 3 – July 19^th, 2022 Theme: Project Launch

Chances are your center is supported by one of our Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Parent Centers which focus on transition-aged youth. One RSA Parent Center in our region is Project Launch through the Pacer Center. Check out the many resources developed by the centers involved with this project. https://www.pacer.org/project-launch/

Week 4 – July 26^th, 2022 Theme: RAISE Center’s Database of Transition Resources

Did you know we have the support of a technical assistance center dedicated to supporting young adults and students with disabilities and their families during transition? The RAISE Center at SPAN has many resources for Parent Centers and families on their website. https://raisecenter.org/transition-resources-database/#gsc.tab=0