Save the Date: Special Education Knowledge Week – Virtual Trainings

August 18 @ 8:00 am - October 21 @ 4:00 pm

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Special Education Knowledge Week – Virtual Trainings

August 18 @ 8:00 am - October 21 @ 4:00 pm
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Your Future, Your Way
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Taking Care of You
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Explore Work and Learning
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Home and Community

Disability Innovation Fund Grant

Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

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Vermont P2P builds supportive partnerships with youth, families, and professionals to enhance a successful transition from school to adulthood by providing access to information and statewide resources.
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VTP2P is a new, innovative project helping young people with disabilities achieve success and reach their goals after high school. VTP2P creates lasting partnerships and inspiring training opportunities for students, families, and schools.
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Vermont was one of 20 states chosen to receive a Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Rehabilitation Services Administration to help young people with disabilities succeed and thrive after leaving high school by helping them learn independent living skills, secure jobs, and get involved in their communities.

P2P Program Sign-up and Benefits:

A new, innovative project is helping young people with disabilities achieve remarkable success and reach their goals after high school. The VT P2P program creates lasting partnerships and offers inspiring training opportunities for students, families, and schools.
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Disability Innovation Fund Grant

Once students enroll in the VT P2P program:

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Your Future, Your Way

Dream big and plan for the life you want.

Get ready to take control of your daily life. Learn practical skills like cooking, budgeting, transportation, and managing your personal space so you can live independently and confidently. We’ll help you build the tools to make daily living easier and more enjoyable.

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Taking Care of You

Feel good, stay healthy and build strong relationships.

Your voice is powerful! Learn how to stand up for yourself, make choices, and advocate for your needs in school, work, and life. We’ll help you become confident in speaking up and leading your own journey.

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Explore Work
and Learning

Discover cool careers and learning opportunities.

Jumpstart your journey into the workforce. We’ll guide you through job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and workplace skills, helping you find and succeed in a job you love.

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Home and Community

Life skills and community access.

Take your education further with support on exploring college, vocational training, and certifications. We’ll help you find the right path, apply, and prepare for success in whatever learning journey you choose.

Vermont Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) Goals

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Establish Partnerships and High-Performing Systems of Support

Center Leadership, Advocacy, and Engagement of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families

Enhance Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities.

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Ready to Enroll?

  1. A family member, guardian, or independent student should request an enrollment form from the school’s support team or the P2P Transition Coordinator (TC).
  2. Return the completed enrollment form.
  3. The student is now officially enrolled!
  4. Consider completing the survey to help future students; however, completing the survey is not a requirement for participation in P2P.
  5. The parent or guardian, along with the student, will determine transition goals and create meaningful connections with VT partners in areas such as self-advocacy,independent living, work-based learning, and mentoring.
Find out if your school participates in the P2P project!
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