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Connecting transition teams, students, parents and supports across Oregon. Real voices and stories throughout the state. A resource of the Oregon Transition Technical Assistance Network.
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
The Transition Network Team attended the Breaking Barriers conference in Central Oregon. This unique conference, sponsored by The Central Oregon Disability Services Network, is for self advocates to share on their lives, successes and how to overcome barriers, Listen in as our own Josh Barbour was the Emcee and we captured some great highlights. CODSN Breaking Barriers web page
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Hear students and teachers talk about exciting programs, such as Future Build in Eugene and a culinary student business in Pendleton. Learn about important skills students are gaining and how teachers are adapting and accommodating to include student on IEPs in their programs.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
The Transition Technical Assistance Network and partners, gathered "secretly" to share and record memories of our "Fearless Leader" and educator, Sally Simich, for a special episode of OTP. She will be missed as she retires end of February, 2024. Sally has been a tireless advocate of students and a leader in Oregon's special education transition services journey. All the best in your future Sally!
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
This last episode of season 5 focuses on stories by teachers around successes that they have seen with students. At the end there is a special announcement about a hiatus for OTP as we re-focus our teams and work for 2024-25. Thanks to all our listeners!
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Top youth and school motivational speaker, keynote for the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference, Brad Butler II, takes some time to share about his past, work with students and his books, speaking, and mission. He shares his principles for success and encouragement on supporting students looking for their future path. His message of hope will inspire you. Check out his website: https://www.bradbutler2.com/
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Listen to the first-ever live recording of the Oregon Transition Podcast. Recorded in Eugene, Oregon, March 2023. The program includes 2 student interviews around working and future goals, Exploring Career Technical Education (CTE) in Eugene Public Schools and an award given to OTP as :Transition Podcast of the Year".
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
This episode's focus is on Interviews with students and teachers using STEM, (Science, Technology Engineering & Math) to discover career tracks and plan for the future. Youth Transition Program Specialists share how students with disabilities are empowered to identify their own interests and choose their own paths.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
The entire OTP podcast team get together to share season fives' mission and get you ready for some great transition stories. Join us for another year of Oregon Transition Podcast!
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
This bonus episode is the full interview with Oregon Treasury contact for Oregon ABLE Savings Plan that had excerpts in the last full episode on Supported Decision Making , Season 4. There was so much valuable information that it needed to be its' own bonus. For more information on ABLE savings plans visit their website here.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
SDM = Supported Decision Making. This episode explores the difference between guardianship and exercising SDM. There are various ways individuals can be supported for daily decisions, job exploration, financial literacy and post-secondary training and education. Listen as Josh and Mandy interview various professionals around these areas.