The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) have built an innovative, statewide partnership to strengthen the school‑to‑work transition for students with disabilities. Through coordinated Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS), formal interagency agreements, and aligned technical assistance for educators, these systems create seamless and equitable pathways to employment. This session will highlight practical strategies that empower schools, enhance transition planning, and elevate post-school outcomes across Arizona.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify evidence‑based components of quality transition services that improve post‑school outcomes.
- Analyze how VR Pre‑ETS and school-based transition planning jointly support access to competitive integrated employment (CIE).
- Apply strategies that increase student participation in work-based learning and employment pathways.
Resources
Speaker(s)
Sanchez, Przecioski