February 15-17, 2017

I want to remind everyone about the 2017 MT CEC Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula.  There is still time to register!!!  http://montanacec.org/registration/

I am thrilled to share the updated Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Toolkit from the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT). 
http://transitionta.org/system/files/toolkitassessment/AgeAppropriateTransitionAssessmentToolkit_11_21_2016.pdf

Don't forget about our own Montana Career Information System (MCIS) as a great tool/Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment. https://mtcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html

Registration is open for MCEC!  I am excited about the Transition block. There are wonderful sessions.  Please attend! Register by going to: http://montanacec.org/

Transition and Employment Projects The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities University of Montana is hosting a webinar on 11/29 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM on on of my favorite topics, self-advocacy.  The presenters with be Isaac Baldry, June Hermanson and Lauren Beyer.  It should be fabulous!  I hope you can attend.  
 Here is the link to register:  http://conta.cc/2gHxrZK

I would like to thank June Hermanson and Mary Di Biase for all their hard work putting together the Montana Youth Transition Conference.  It was amazing. At one of the sessions, Great Falls Teachers Ann Taylor and Kathy Reed asked if I would make sure the documents they use in the Great Falls Public School's Employment Program were available for other teachers and district.  To receive them you need to email me at mswanby@mt.gov.  This blog does not allow me to attach individual documents.  😒  In the subject line please type GFPS Employment Assessments. 
Thank You, 
Marla

The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) have release the Career Pathways Toolkit.  I am sharing this to hopefully spark ideas within classrooms, schools or districts.  

https://careerpathways.workforcegps.org/resources/2016/10/20/10/11/Enhanced_Career_Pathways_Toolkit