Keene State College / MCST Transition Resources

"No complex design software. No heavy designer fees. Just a simple, intuitive tool that helps you tell your story with the visual impact it deserves."

"A look at the powerful connection between a pair of outdoor ping pong tables in the heart of New York City and the unlikely group of people they've brought together, from homeless people to investment bankers to gang members."

"From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America."

"ATIM is designed to provide high-quality information and professional development on assistive technology (AT) for educators, professionals, families, persons with disabilities, and others. Each module guides you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, a glossary, and much more. ATIM modules are available at no cost. Fee-based professional development certificates and graduate credit hours are now available and continuing education credits are coming soon."

"Strong And Engaged Site Leadership This film was created by SWIFT under a federally funded, national K-8 center to provide academic and behavioral support to promote the learning and academic achievement of all students, including students with disabilities and those with the most extensive needs. This film focuses on how strong and engaged site leadership is a foundation for transforming systems throughout a school, empowering the entire faculty to support student success."

"Finding and encouraging learner-centered pioneers who are already at work in communities, school systems, policy arenas, and the education profession, so as to grow the number of active champions of learner-centered education."

"Our mission is to support educators to integrate social, emotional and academic learning and create relationship-based classrooms that are inclusive, meaningful and engaged. Our vision is of an education system in which all young people are supported to develop compassion, character, academic excellence, and a sense of deep connection to themselves and the world around them."

"Student privacy has become one of the hottest issues in education, with some 170 bills proposed so far this year that would regulate it. These legislative efforts stress the need to protect students when they're online, safeguarding their data from advertisers as well as from unscrupulous people and companies. There's some pushback against these proposals too, with arguments that restrictions on data might hinder research or the development of learning analytics or data-driven educational software."

"The Circle of Courage® is a model of positive youth development based on the universal principle that to be emotionally healthy all youth need a sense of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. This unique model integrates the cultural wisdom of tribal peoples, the practice wisdom of professional pioneers with troubled youth, and findings of modern youth development research."

"Start Empathy is proud to partner with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for the launch of Think It Up, a national education campaign that supports student-powered learning projects and prioritizes empathy and changemaking in our schools"

"Administrators, we have our eye on you with this week's FREE tool-a table full of scheduling guidelines to help you keep your ship sailing smoothly! By following these tips, you'll discover how small things like setting limits you can follow and seeking feedback from staff can help you create a schedule that works for everyone. The tool comes from CEC's "Leading the Co-teaching Dance: Leadership Strategies to Enhance Team Outcomes," a must-have for busy administrators committed to harnessing the power of co-teaching in their schools. CEC's Tool of the Week is a free resource designed to support you in your special education practice. "

"Research briefs focus on current topics related to college students with disabilities, summarizing key issues and making recommendations for researchers."

"Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections (Part 1): Improving Instruction This Module, first in a two-part series, outlines the instructional challenges frequently encountered by teachers in juvenile corrections settings. It discusses some of the ways to address these challenges, including key instructional and behavioral foundations and recommendations for working with students with disabilities (est. completion time: 2 hours). "