Alabama Parent Education Center

02/25/2026

Are you a family looking to learn more about Pre-Employment Transition Services? This page from our friends at the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition is a great place to start and breaks down what Pre-ETS are and how they support students with disabilities in preparing for work https://transitionta.org/topics/pre-ets/ Workforce Wednesday -RAISE

Pre-Employment Transition Services Both vocational rehabilitation agencies and schools are required by law to provide certain transition services and supports to improve post-school outcomes of students with disabilities. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) amends the Rehabilitation....

02/24/2026

If you’re a parent of a middle or high school student with a disability, this event is for YOU!

Join us for Special Education Transition: Planning for a Full Life where we’ll talk about:

✔️ Transition planning for life after high school
✔️ Building self-determination & self-advocacy skills
✔️ Resources and supports available for students with disabilities

March 5, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM

Madison County Schools Teacher Resource Center
146 A Shields Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

Registration Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJGGYTS

02/24/2026

This is all about self-determination. Learn how autonomy, competence, and relatedness can help you make choices, build confidence, and connect with others. Explore the CAR tool here: https://www.imdetermined.org/tool/car/

Explore self-determination through the lenses of three human psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

02/18/2026

USA.gov’s disability jobs and training page connects you with information on employment resources, disability-related workplace support, job training opportunities, and steps to access programs that can help you succeed in the workforce https://www.usa.gov/disability-jobs-training Workforce Wednesday -RAISE

02/17/2026

This is all about student-centered transition planning. Hear from a teacher on how to empower students to take charge of their future: https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/interview/student-centered-transition-planning/

August 29, 2017, The IRIS Center View Transcript Transcript: Kelly Smoak We’re talking today with Kelly Smoak, a special education resource teacher at West Ashely High School in South Carolina (time: 9:15). Narrator: This interview is brought to you by the IRIS Center, a national center funded by ...

02/11/2026

MyNextMove.org helps you explore careers by interest and shows average salaries, job outlook, and the education or training needed to qualify for specific jobs https://www.mynextmove.org/ -RAISE

02/10/2026

This is all about setting and reaching your goals. Check out this goal setting sheet that young adults can use themselves or with an adult they trust. Start planning your next steps today! Learn more here: https://imdetermined.org/tool/goal-plan/

The Goal Plan is a simple tool to help youth set and attain goals. Download a fillable PDF and instructions on how to use the Goal Plan.

02/05/2026

Join the Alabama Parent Education Center for a Special Education Transition Training designed to help families plan for life after high school.

February 26, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Live on Zoom

Registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhAuqtzET9GK6S05ToBXHQ

02/04/2026

StudyMoney.us is a free tool to help explore career pathways, education costs, scholarships, and financial aid options so you can make informed workforce and training decisions https://www.studymoney.us/ -RAISE

02/03/2026

This is all about taking charge of your next steps after high school. Build your skills, plan ahead, and navigate postsecondary education with confidence. Your journey matters—own it! Toolkit here: https://transitionta.org/postsecondary-education-training-prep/

This toolkit is designed for students with a disability, family members, service providers, or educators to consider options and plan for access and success across a variety of postsecondary education and training opportunities.

01/26/2026

Due to concerns of current weather conditions our office will be closed tomorrow. Our staff will be working virtually and able to answer emails. We will return to normal operations s beginning Tuesday Jan 27, 2027.