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Circle of Support - Action Step 1
When making choices or setting goals, it can be helpful to know whom you can count on. Different people maybe helpful in different situations. Use this worksheet to write down the names of people who you know that you can ask for support or help.
Categories: Advocacy, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![Hoja De Ruta Para El Empleo Significativo Y La Vida Independiente](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Hoja-De-Ruta-Para-El-Empleo-Significativo-Y-La-Vida-Independiente-pdf.jpg)
Hoja De Ruta Para El Empleo Significativo Y La Vida Independiente
Una Guia Para Cuidadores Y Estudiantes
Categories: Spanish, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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I Can be a Leader: Leadership fun for Children:
Activities to help Children Develop Leadership skills.
Categories: Parent Leadership, Transition-age Youth
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Junior Youth Advisory Team (JYAT) Application (Ages 10-13)
ECAC recognizes the power and value of the voice and ideas of young people. ECAC has launched a Junior Youth Advisory Team (JYAT) to help us design projects, programs, and resources that are created for youth, by youth. ECAC will work in partnership with the group to coordinate opportunities and trainings that support the interests and personal development of the YAT members
Categories: Transition-age Youth
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La Beca de Premio al Logro Matthew C. Graziadei 2023 aplicación - Español
Categories: Spanish, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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North Carolina Family and Youth Organizations / Agencies Resource Directory
A resource guide to agencies across the state.
Categories: Parent Leadership, Transition-age Youth
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North Carolina's Got Talent! Application
YEP's NCGT column is here to put a spotlight on the many talents and abilities of NC Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities ages 5 to 26. The format of submissions can be a poem, artwork, blog, video, song, essay, article, presentation, an "About me" article, you name it. ECAC's Youth Advisory Team will review the submissions and choose which ones to feature in our next newsletter. Selected entries will receive a $25 Visa gift card in the mail!
Categories: Advocacy, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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Post-Secondary Goal Action Step 3
A tool to help youth create goals in the areas of Training/Education, Employment and Independent Living as part of their Transition to Adulthood.
Categories: Advocacy, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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STAR Program Flyer (Pre-ETS)
The STAR program offers Pre-ETS* training services including job and career exploration, self-advocacy training, and work readiness training.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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Student Dream Sheet
Transition is a journey, begin NOW to plan for the trip. The Student Dream Sheet can help students set goals and share their interests and preferences.
Categories: Advocacy, IEP, Transitions, Transition-age Youth, Transition to Adulthood
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Student Led IEP Request
This fillable document helps students with disabilities request a leadership role in their next IEP meeting and to specify which parts of the IEP meeting they would like to lead.
Categories: Communication, IEP, Special Education, Transition-age Youth
![The Roadmap to Meaningful Employment and Independent Living](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Roadmap-to-Meaningful-Employment-and-Independent-Living-pdf.jpg)
The Roadmap to Meaningful Employment and Independent Living
A Guide for Caregivers and Students on Transition to Adulthood
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities - Disability Rights North Carolina
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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Vision Statement Worksheet Action Step #2
This worksheet will help youth craft a vision statement about what they want for their life after high school!
Categories: Advocacy, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![Heading to High School Choosing a Course of Study](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Heading-to-High-School-Choosing-a-Course-of-Study-pdf.jpg)
WAZE to Adulthood - Heading to High School: Choosing a Course of Study
Learn about choosing a high school course of study!
Categories: IEP, Special Education, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![Lifes a Journey Learn More! Do More! Be More](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Lifes-a-Journey-Learn-More-Do-More-Be-More-pdf.jpg)
WAZE to Adulthood - Life's a Journey: Learn More! Do More! Be More!
Learn about career exploration and training in high school, as well as postsecondary education and training!
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![NC High School Graduation Requirements](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/NC-High-School-Graduation-Requirements-pdf.jpg)
WAZE to Adulthood: NC High School Graduation Requirements
Learn about graduation requirements!
Categories: General, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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WAZE to Adulthood: Secondary Transition in North Carolina
Learn about transition planning and services in North Carolina!
Categories: IEP, Special Education, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![Whats-Next-College](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Whats-Next-College-pdf.jpg)
What's Next: College? - Work Together NC
A Guided Exploration of NC Post-Secondary Education Options for Students with Disabilities
Categories: Transitions, Transition-age Youth
![YEP July 2022](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/YEP-July-2022-pdf.jpg)
YEP July 2022
Check out the July edition of YEP (Young Exceptional Perspectives)!
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
![YEP October 2022](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/YEP-October-2022-pdf.jpg)
YEP Newsletter October 2022
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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YEP Young Exceptional Perspectives April 2022
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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YEP Young Exceptional Perspectives April 2023
A Quarterly Newsletter by NC Exceptional Youth for NC Exceptional Youth
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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YEP Young Exceptional Perspectives January 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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YEP Young Exceptional Perspectives January 2023
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth
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YEP Young Exceptional Perspectives October 2020
YEP YOUNG EXCEPTIONAL PERSPECTIVES A Quarterly Publication Produced BY & FOR NC Youth with Disabilities (October 2020)
Categories: Advocacy, Inclusion, Transitions, Transition-age Youth
![YEP October 2023 (1)](https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/YEP-October-2023-1-pdf.jpg)
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Youth Advisory Team Application
ECAC recognizes the power and value of the voice and ideas of young people. ECAC has launched a Youth Advisory Team (YAT) to help us design projects, programs, and resources that are created for youth, by youth. ECAC will work in partnership with the group to coordinate opportunities and trainings that support the interests and personal development of the YAT members
Categories: Transition to Adulthood, Transition-age Youth