Fashion, compassion helping Akron students prepare for real world experiences

Akron Public Schools is working to eliminate obstacles for students as they prepare for internships, career shadows, jobs and special school events.

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Inclusion at Work Podcast Series!

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is producing a 7-part podcast series on employers’ experiences adopting & implementing disability-inclusive policies & practices. Terrific resource to share with employer  partners!  Podcast Series link here.

 

Special Education Guidance Documents Rescinded

Trump Administration Rescinds 72 Guidance documents for special education policy

Save The Date!!! 2017 Transition Symposium

2017 Northeastern Ohio Transition Symposium, Kent State University

Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual transition symposium, coming up on December 6, 2017!  Kent State is hosting again.  Registration is not open yet, so save the date!

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Ohio Association of Job Training Coordinators Facebook Page

Members, please send any Facebook posts or great initiatives, policy changes, (unnamed) student photos or success stories.  Promote all the good that is happening!!!

 

Project LIFE is Quickly Becoming an Exemplary Model!

Project LIFE is a specialized, multi-year transition program to maximize independence and opportunities for employment.  This curriculum, started in Butler Tech, is gaining steam and being replicated in and out of state!  Please look over the attached information!

Project Life Informational Brochure

Project LIFE Informational Brochure

Check Us Out on Facebook!

OAJTC Facebook Page

Please click on the link and like our new OAJTC Facebook Page!

 

Biannual Conference is Almost Here! Register Now for November 16-17!

Registration Information

The biannual ACTE SND/OASCES Transition Conference has been moved to the fall, and we don’t want you to miss out!  Please follow the link for more information, including registration.  Hope to see everyone there!

Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Modules Available Now on the ODE Learning Management System

Secondary Transition Module

Several updates on Special Education from the Ohio Department of Education, but of special interest is the module, geared for ages 14+.  This is accessed through the SAFE Account from ODE.

Proposed Federal Budget Cuts for those with Disabilities

Trump Budget Proposed Cuts