Transition and Court-Involved Youth

Transition & Court-Involved Youth

The Transition & Court-Involved Youth project recognizes that students with disabilities represent a larger-than-average percent of the student population served in juvenile detention centers and correctional facilities. Educators who serve students in these environments face different challenges when providing special education services, including the implementation of postsecondary transition practices.

21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills

Workplace readiness skills are the skills generally believed to be most needed for successful employment. Students who have been or are involved with the court system often lack opportunities to develop and practice workplace readiness skills. Use the following resources to help informally assess and guide instruction on workplace readiness skills for court-involved youth.

Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment

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Workplace Readiness Skills Lessons

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Student and Family Transition Survey

Use the Student and Family Transition Survey to inform IEP development, pave the path for meaningful, coordinated transition activities, and engage families and students in conversations about the future.

Student and Family Transition Survey

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Social-Emotional Learning Lessons

Social-emotional learning is important for youth with challenging behaviors and for youth who have been involved with the court system. Teaching emotional awareness and understanding supports their academic success. The lessons included here address positive affirmations and gratitude practices. Once students learn these skills, they can use them at home, school, work, and in the community to promote wellness.

Social-Emotional Learning Lessons

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