The Transition Seminar Series will be offered again this summer. Click on the Training tab to learn more about these 2-week, online, professional development opportunities.

Laura C. Brown, Ph.D.,Coordinator of Georgia's GraduateFIRST presented a webinar on Feb. 28, 2012 about how schools in Georgia have redesigned programs, adopted new practices, and implemented research-based strategies to become highly successful in preventing students with disabilities from dropping out. Here's an Info Brief about GraduateFIRST and here's how to listen in the webinar.

Advocates for Youth has developed Sex Education for Physically, Emotionally and Mentally Challenged Youth. The document provides an overview of common myths and facts about the sexuality of people with disabilities, along with general guidelines for parents and a bibliography of sex education materials and resources.

TRN, Inc. has opened registration for its popular 2-week, 18-hour web training covering key principles and hands-on tools for job development for youth and adults with disabilities. The course includes applying marketing principles, creating various job seeking tools, and developing business partnerships. Participants can log on at any time during the course period and participate in the training. Learn more about TRN trainings.

This U.S. Department of Education publication for middle and junior high school students helps youth learn about the range of postsecondary school options, the benefits of higher education, how to pay for college, and how to start preparing for college and career in middle school. Personalized activities help youth think about how college can help them achieve their individual career goals. Download English and Spanish versions HERE.