Family-Centered Transition Curriculum Modules

These resource modules are an adapted version of the University of Maine's Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Study's Transition Planning Curriculum.  This curriculum was created to provide families with useful information and tools to support their youth or young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving better transition outcomes. These strategies are based on effective evidence-based practices and research of positive transition outcomes.  For more information, please reach out to Mary Adley, Mary.Adley@maine.gov.

Module 1 - Introduction to Family-Center Transition

Module 1 PowerPoint

• Module 1 - Handout - Slide 9
• Module 1 - Handout - Blueprint for Effective Transition

Module 2 - Visions of Support

Module 2 PowerPoint

• Module 2 - Handout - APSE Employment First Statement
• Module 2 - Handout - Q and A HCBS Settings Rules
• Module 2 - Handout - Blueprint for Effective Transition

Module 3 - Supporting Transition with Person-Centered Planning - Part 1

Module 3 PowerPoint

• Module 3 - Handout - Authentic Person-Centered Planning Versus Person-Centered Planning as Commonly Practiced
• Module 3 - Handout - Describing Our Children
• Module 3 - Handout - NCSET Parent Brief - Person-Centered Planning Transition Tool
• Module 3 - Homework - Person-Centered Planning

Module 4 - Supporting Transition with Person-Centered Planning - Part 2

Module 4 PowerPoint

• Module 4 - Handout - Perfect Week
• Module 4 - Handout - Relationship Map
• Module 4 - Handout - What Works - Doesn't Work
• Module 4 - Handout - Presence to Contribution

Module 5 - Funding Home and Community-Based Supports

Module 5 PowerPoint

Module 6 - Exploring Assistive Technology

Module 6 PowerPoint

• Module 6 - Handout - Declaration of Rights to Technology and Information
• Module 6 - Handout - Slide 7 - Jason
• Module 6 - Handout - Slide 8 - Amanda
• Module 6 - Handout - Slide 9 - Jennifer

Module 7 - Enhancing Self-Determination

Module 7 PowerPoint

• Module 7 - Handout - Guardianship Myths
• Module 7 - Handout - Promoting Self-Determination in Youth with Disabilities: Tips for Families and Professionals
• Module 7 - Handout - NCSET Research Brief - Supporting Successful Transition
• Module 7 - Handout - Guardianship & Transitions: Myths & Facts