These webpages identify external resources on specific topics of interest to foster, kinship and adoptive families.
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, funded by US Department of Education to support states and local school systems.
Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide from the Center for Parent Information and Resources
Comprehensive Approach to Transition Guide from the Association of University Centers on Disability is a youth-friendly planning workbook.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability, funded by the Department of Labor, offers many employment, education and other transition resources for youth with disabilities and their families.
Center on Technology and Disability is a national resource for families on assistive technology and instructional technology.
Hiring People with Disabilities is one of many disability resources from the US Department of Labor.
The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition has a matrix of effective transition planning practices and predictors. Parents and caregivers, as well as educators, can learn about what works well for transitioning students with special needs.
A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities from the U.S. Department of Education covers transition planning, transition services, and post-high school education and employment options.
Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center, in Fishersville, VA offers vocational evaluation and training services.
Center for Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities is designed to research and spotlight the strategies and circumstances that produce optimal employment and career achievement for youth with disabilities in Virginia.
Center for Transition Innovations at VCU is funded by the Virginia Department of Education and serves as a resource for educators and other stakeholders in the transition of youth with disabilities.
Resource compiled by the Arc of Northern Virginia, written for Northern Virginia but much is applicable in other areas of state.
Virginia’s I’m Determined project provides training modules and resources for teachers, parents and youth to promote self-determination of youth with disabilities.
Person-Centered Planning is a Virginia resource to promote person-centered planning, training and other aspects of person-centeredness including self-direction. The Center for Person Centered Practices promotes ways for people to create and maintain positive change in their lives, organizations, and communities through the use of person centered skills and actions.
Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia, which includes information on educational power of attorney.
APPENDIX C is a Sample Specific Power Of Attorney For Educational Decisions Made Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities guide
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services provides services to and for Virginians with disabilities including Employment Services, Community Based Services, Assistive Technology/Devices and Equipment, and Disability Determination.
The Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU links families to wide spectrum of professional services and community interests as it seeks to expand opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
Information from VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma and other diplomas and certificates.
Information from VDOE about Credit Accommodations offered to students with disabilities who are seeking a Standard Diploma.
Applied Studies Diploma
Other Diplomas and Certificates
Credit Accommodations
A Fast Fact sheet on Secondary Transition from the Virginia Department of Education summarizes the requirements under IDEA.
Children Adopted from Foster Care: Adoption Agreements, Adoption Subsidies and Other Post-Adoption Supports