PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

& RESOURCES

A wide variety of documents and tools to support the education, employment, and development of all youth, including youth with disabilities.

Publications & Resources

Male high school student studies at home.

Improving High School Outcomes for All Youth: Recommendations for Policy & Practice

Sep 20, 2011 Publication
Briefs

This is a brief with specific policy recommendations to ensure improvements in secondary and post-school outcomes for all students, including those with diverse learning and support needs.

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Business meeting to blend and braid funding streams to support program sustainability and success. Also, charts and colorful stickie notes.

Strategies for Youth Workforce Programs to Become Employer-Friendly Intermediaries

Jan 04, 2005 Publication
Briefs

InfoBrief offering youth workforce programs with strategies for becoming employer-friendly intermediaries resulting in successful work experiences for youth.

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A young woman in a red shirt and cap works in a retail environment.

Transitioning Youth with Mental Health Needs to Meaningful Employment and Independent Living

Apr 15, 2008 Publication
Guides

This resource includes case studies of the role of skills development, work, and career exploration in helping youth with mental illness transition to meaningful employment and independent living.

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Male teen in wheelchair outdoors with adult woman.

Attitudinal Barriers for People with Disabilities

Nov 18, 2016 Publication

People with disabilities face many barriers every day–from physical obstacles in buildings to systemic barriers in employment and civic programs. Yet, often, the most difficult barriers to overcome are attitudes other people carry regarding people with disabilities.

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Webinar on Individualized Learning Plans: Designing Quality & Comprehensive K-12 Career Development Programs & Services

Mar 14, 2018 Resources
Webinars

On March 12, 2018 the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) hosted …

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Parents help their son move into the college dormitory.

Families and College and Career Readiness: What Schools Can Do to Engage Families in the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Process

Sep 18, 2014 Publication
Briefs

Information Brief on family engagement in the implementation of students’ Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) as part of an overall career development strategy.

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