Transition Learning Collaborative (TLC)
Established in 2007, the Transition Learning Collaborative (TLC)
includes the transition coordinator or a VR counselor with
responsibilities for coordinating transition from each of the state VR
agencies. The purpose of the TLC is to share information and resources
to improve transition at the state level.
To accomplish this purpose the TLC developed goals in the areas of
training, infrastructure, effective practices and quality measures.
Transition Train” – All Aboard to Successful Outcomes
Transition Train is an online training course developed by
the Region 6 TLC’s (Transition Learning Collaborative), with the
assistance of Joan Kester, Transition Specialist, at the George
Washington TACE Center. The training was developed to
provide up-to-date information and training on issues related to
transition. Although it focuses on the role of transition
counselors, the training has something to offer all
professionals in the field of rehabilitation.
The purpose of Transition Train is to bring the most
up-to-date information in the field of rehabilitation together
in a format that can be easily accessed by all parties in Region
6. Transition Train encourages uniformity in the provision
of transition services within Region 6, and it can be
easily and inexpensively updated so that it will always be on
the cutting edge.
Transition Train comprises nine modules. Each module has a
message board for feedback from participants as well as a quiz
to measure comprehension. Participants are able to take
the quiz and immediately see the results. Transition Train is
self paced. Participants may take as much time as necessary to
read and absorb the material before taking the quiz.
The message board is set up so that the “teacher” can monitor
the responses and provide further instruction when necessary.
The “Teacher” can be anyone chosen by the agency to monitor the
training and answer policy and procedure questions that may
arise. Since Transition Train was developed to meet the needs of
agencies with differences in policy and procedure, the message
board provides a way for each agency to customize the training
to fit their needs.
Participants who take the Transition Train learn the scope of
the counselor role in the transition process, and how this role
differs from that of the general rehabilitation counselor role.
They are provided instruction on how to build rapport with young
people and stake holders based on respect and trust, as well as
instruction on how to fully engage young people in the process
by incorporating empowerment and informed choice throughout the
transition process. Instruction is given on proven best
practices, tips and techniques that can be used to successfully
move the young person through the VR process to a successful
outcome.
Participants learn some of the steps necessary to
meaningfully engage the family in the transition process.
They learn how to collaborate with partners and stakeholders in
the community to make services more inclusive. And, the
participants learn the most up-to-date available information on
job development, placement, and assessment.
Participants receive training on how to deal with ethical
issues related to transition services. The CRCC Code of Ethics
is included in the training as a reading assignment to give
participants an opportunity to become familiar with the code as
it may relate to transition services.
Participants, who complete the readings, earn at least 80%
average on the quizzes and complete all message board
assignments earn 15 CRC hours.
Transition Train is provided free of charge to the agencies
in Region 6.
The Independent Living Training Council, or ILTC, provides
input and guidance on CURRENTS’ Independent Living training
programs for Region VI. The ILTC is made up of representatives
from the CILs, the SILCs and the VR agencies in each of the five
states (TX, OK, LA, AR, NM). The VR agency director usually
selects the agency representative. The CILs in that state select
the CIL representative, and we invite the SILC Chair to
represent the SILC. When the SILC Chair is not able to serve, he
or she may appoint a representative.
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