The Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS) is a Washington State Needs Project funded by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Our mission is to empower educators and administrators to improve transition services for youth with disabilities through partnerships, research, and training.

CCTS provides secondary transition training and technical assistance to Washington state partnering agencies and public schools that serve high school-age students. CCTS also supports the collection of statewide post-school outcome data for students receiving Special Education (SE) services. Each year we review the data and provide reports to the state, Educational Service Districts (ESDs), and local school districts to use for program improvement.

Language Matters

Person-first language is widely accepted and used when talking about people with disabilities. At CCTS, most of our materials and resources reflect this language. However, it's important to note that some individuals and populations prefer disability or identity-first language. How a person self-identifies is up to them, and we should take our cues from the language they use. As you interact with others, be sure to listen to their language preferences and be respectful of how they identify.

OSPI Priorities

This training is in alignment with OSPI’s Special Education Departments’ priorities for improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Those priorities focus on leadership, growth mindset, evidence-based practices, professional development, resource allocation and recruitment and retention.

OSPI Disclaimer

This training is meant to supplement, not supplant reading bulletins and accompanying documents, guidance from the U.S. Department of Education; chapter 392-172A WAC, Part 300 of the federal regulations, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

This training should be viewed and applied by users according to their specific needs. It should be used as guidance and is not intended as legal advice.

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