Texas

State Lead, Secondary Transition/Post-School Results
Carla Johnson

Parent Center Contact
Name: Partners Resource Network
Email: partnersresource@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 800-866-4726

Vocational Rehabilitative Services Contact
Name: Jim Hanophy
Email:
Phone: 512 - 424-4220

DCDT Contact
Name: Carol Huntley
Email: carol_huntley@roundrockisd.org
Phone: 512-464-5000

Division for Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Name:  Erin Wilder
Title:  Transition Program Specialist
Phone:  512-424-4048
Email:  erin.wilder@dars.state.tx.us

Division for Blind Services (DBS)
Name:   Tammy Winkenwerder
Title:  Transition Program Specialist
Phone:  512-377-0540
Email:  tammy.winkenwerder@dars.state.tx.us

Division for Blind Services (DBS)
Name:   Kevin Markel
Title:  Transition Program Specialist
Phone:  817-759-351
Email:  Kevin.Markel@dars.state.tx.us

State Transition Resources:

This site provides access to a variety of transition-related resources in TX.
TX SEA's Transition Website

AchieveTexas is a system to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the "usefulness" of what they are learning. The system also facilitates a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.
Achieve TX

The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process is a template in electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. It is an effective tool in managing and maintaining compliant records for student identification, eligibility, placement, participation, progress, achievement, accountability, and graduation.
Legal Framework for the IEP

Professional Development Resources:

Various Indicator 13 training resources and materials are available through the state's intranet system. The resources and materials allow for consistency across the state's 20 regional education service centers (ESCs) which serve over 1,000 school districts.

Other State Activities:

A focus on higher education and aligning high school and post-school curricula is part of the high school reform effort in TX. All secondary (general and special) educators are involved in meeting and a network engaged in improving post-secondary outcomes for all students.