Transition Process and Resources

EDUCATION
CESA 7
This website provides local directory for services and links you to the WSTI website.
www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/content/transition/index.asp
Department of Public Instruction - Transition
Guidance with transition planning, long-term goal identification, postsecondary transition plans, and
more.
http://dpi.state.wi.us/sped/transition.html
Opening doors to postsecondary education and training: a handbook for students, school counselors,
teachers and parents.
http://dpi.state.wi.us/sped/pdf/tranopndrs.pdf
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Provides assistance with funding for eligible consumers at four year universities, technical colleges or
On The Job Training initiatives.
www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This website deals with Federal Student Aid.
http://www.fafsa.gov
Statewide Transition Action and Resource Team (START)
This website provides a link to ask a question about Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
services.
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/pdf_files/start_list.pdf
UW System-This website has advising and academic information about Wisconsin’s four year
colleges.
www.uwsa.edu
4 Year Universities--institutions for higher learning that grant bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or
science or both.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay--Green Bay, WI
www.uwgb.edu
http://www.uwgb.edu/ds/index.asp
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh--Oshkosh, WI
www.uwosh.edu
http://www.uwosh.edu/deanofstudents/disability-services
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater--Whitewater, WI
http://www.uww.edu/
http://www.uww.edu/csd/
St. Norbert College--De Pere, WI
www.snc.edu
http://www.snc.edu/academicsupport/disabilities.html
UW Colleges (two year):
This website has information on Wisconsin’s two year colleges.
www.uwc.edu
2 year-Technical Colleges ~regional higher education institutions offering certificates, technical
diplomas and 2-year associate degrees for professional technical subjects
Wisconsin Technical College
This website offers online applications, career explorations, costs and financing, youth options, youth
apprenticeships, distance learning and practice for entrance exams.
www.witechcolleges.org
Fox Valley Technical College--Appleton, WI
www.fvtc.edu
http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1385&PID=14 (educational support services)
Lakeshore Technical College--Cleveland, WI
www.gotoltc.edu
http://gotoltc.edu/studentservices/ada.php (disability services)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College--Green Bay, WI
www.nwtc.edu
http://www.nwtc.edu/services/advising-counseling/Special%20Needs/Pages/Home.aspx
(accommodation services)
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
This website is a private college website that gives help in determining where you are in your college
planning, prepare for ACT or SAT, applying online, and learning more about private colleges.
www.waicu.org
Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
This organization helps parents and school districts find or create the resources that will help them
build positive working relationships that lead to shared decision making and children’s learning.
wspei.org
CESA 7 WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinators
WSPEI Project Coordinator
Becky Brown
595 Baeten Road
Green Bay , WI 54304
920-606-7792
[email protected]
Sara Nerenhausen
Door County
920-606-7791
[email protected]
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative (WSTI)
This website is set up by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. It contains a resource
directory on transition topics A-Z, a share stories section and a section for asking questions.
www.wsti.org
Admission testing resources(entrance exam--be sure to contact the school you plan
on attending to verify which entrance exams are accepted):
ACCUPLACER—a collection of tests, typically administered by colleges and technical colleges to
incoming students to evaluate a student’s aptitude within a number of basic academic areas: reading
comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic, elementary algebra and college-level mathematics
ASSET-- is used by community colleges and many technical schools to assess a student's reading,
writing, and mathematical skills and to determine the best course sequence for the student to be
successful
COMPASS--computer adaptive placement test that measures skills in reading, English, and
mathematics.
TABE—(Test of Adult Basic Education)—a diagnostic test used determine a student’s skill levels and
aptitudes in the areas of reading, English and math
Resources for entrance testing practice ~
various websites to assist with test preparation and remediation
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/ Explanation of how the Accuplacer works,
information regarding the test, sample questions, and tips.
www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm A site for Accuplacer help, self- assessment, self
improvement directory and test improvement links.
www.testpreview.com/tabe_practice.htm Provides basic information about the TABE test, selfassessment, self improvement directory and test improvement links
www.tabetest.com The original practice TABE test.
www.purplemath.com Need help with algebra? You’ve found the right place.
www.coolmath.com An amusement park of math and more…lessons and games designed for fun!
www.studyguidezone.com A multitude of free resources for students, beginning professionals or
anyone who wants to improve his score on standardized tests.
www.ct4me.net/math_resources.htm Elementary and middle levels: basic mathematics and skill
development, plus special tech resources for K-12.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/ Purdue online writing lab.
www.cerritos.edu/reading/tutorials.htm Includes reading skills tutorials and diagnostic exams.
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Association on Higher Education and Disability
http://www.ahead.org/
Autism Society
http://www.asw4autism.org/
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
Learning Disabilities Online Home Page
http://www.ldonline.org/
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org/
National Center for Children with Disabilities
http://nichcy.org/schoolage/transitionadult/starters
National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
http://www.wi-bpdd.org/
Wisconsin Career Pathways-Web-based resource that assists educators and students in career
exploration and preparation.
www.wicareerpathways.org
EMPLOYMENT
CESA 7
This website provides local directory for services and links you to the WSTI website
http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/content/transition/index.as
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
This website provides information on employment services and vocational counseling, training and
technical assistance for individuals with disabilities who are eligible for services and employers.
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/
Door County Job Center
1300 Egg Harbor Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-3120
[email protected]
Door Kewaunee Business and Education Partnership
The Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership (DKBEP) was created in 1999 to facilitate
students acquiring the skills and behaviors necessary to succeed in the ever-changing, global
workforce. The vision of DKBEP is to prepare students for careers and lifelong learning through the
partnering of education, business and community. Opportunities are created for educators to
increase knowledge and "hands-on" experience with business and career learning, and for businesses
to define their long and short-term labor needs and help integrate "work-based experience" into the
school curriculum.
http://www.dkbep.com/#!programs
Career Awareness Program Specialist
Stacie Tess
[email protected]
Tara LeClair
[email protected]
185 E. Walnut Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-3811
Employment Resources Inc. (ERI)
This website provides employment and benefits counseling, assistive technology and community
outreach services information.
www.eri-wi.org
Job Center of Wisconsin Door County
This website provides services to job seekers and employers. Also see: Job Center of Wisconsin:
www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com
www.doorcountyjobcenter.org
Job Center Coordinator/Employment Specialist
Kim Carley, CWDP
[email protected]
WEP, Inc./Door County Job Center
1300 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 124
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-6915
Fax 920-743-4504
N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. ~ Everything to gain!
www.newcurative.org
Director of Employment and Training
Lisa Steffen, OTR, CBIS
2900 Curry Lane
P.O. Box 8027
Green Bay, WI 54308-8027
920-593-3536
FAX 920-965-2653
[email protected]
Door County Placement Specialist
Megan Dietz
920-743-6915
Sunshine House
Organization that provides personal care, adult and day services to Door County, Wisconsin citizens
with special needs and/or disabilities.
www.sunshinehouseinc.org
Director of Programs and Services
Marsha Petersilka
55 Yew Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920 743-7943 ext. 212
[email protected]
Wisconsin Career Pathways
Web-based resource that assists educators and students in career exploration and
preparation.
www.wicareerpathways.org
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative (WSTI)
This website is set up by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. It contains a resource
directory on transition topics A-Z, a share stories section and a section for asking questions.
www.wsti.org
Women's Employment Project (WEP)
www.wepinc.org
Job Center Coordinator/Employment Specialist
Jim Conley
Door County Job Center
1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Suite 124
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-6915
[email protected]
Local Employment/Staffing Agencies:
www.abrjobs.com
www.locatestaffing.com
Newspapers:
Door County Advocate
www.doorcountyadvocate.com
Green Bay Press Gazette
www.greenbaypressgazette.com
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
ADRC provides information on a broad range of programs and services with issues related to aging
(age 60 and older), or living with a disability, (age 18 and older), to help people understand the various
long term care options available to them, apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the access
point for publicly funded long term care. Resources include: Disability Benefit Specialists, (adult with
a disability under age 60), Elderly Benefit Specialists (serve 60 years and older), Access to Funding for
Long Term Care, Health and Wellness programs, Long Term Care Options Counseling, and
information about local services and resources to match needs in the home.
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ltcare/adrc/
421 Nebraska Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-2372
Assistant Corporation Counsel of Door County - Guardianship/Consult
David Hemery, Attorney
421 Nebraska Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-2371
CESA 7 WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinators
Becky Brown
595 Baeten Road
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-606-7792
[email protected]
920-606-7791
Sara Nerenhausen
[email protected]
Door2Door
This website provides information about transportation throughout Door County.
www.door2doorrides.com
920-746-6948 (Sturgeon Bay service area)
888-337-9485 (Northern Door service area)
Door County Department of Human Services (DCHS)
Door County Department of Human Services (combined Community Programs and Social Services),
provides support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and
brain injuries. DCHS offers case management, prevention, counseling, education, information and 24
hour crisis intervention. Programs include but are not limited to: Birth-To-Three Early Intervention,
Child Welfare Services, (Juvenile court services, Child neglect and abuse investigations, Financial
assistance programs), and Mental Health/AODA and other drug abuse programs.
Transition information and education include: assistance and/or referral to SSI/Medicaid application,
information and/or referral for guardianship, assistance in creating goals/preparing for life after high
school in collaboration with schools, DVR, and healthcare resources. Information is also available on
mental health/emotional disorders, independent living resources, information for parents regarding the
transition process.
http://www.co.door.wi.gov/index.asp?locid=137
421 Nebraska Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-2345
Door County Transportation Options Program (DCTOP)
This website provides information about transportation options in Door County. Its website offers
information on transportation and employment through the Door County Transportation Options
Program.
www.wepinc.org
920-743-9999
877-330-6333
Door-Tran
This website provides information about transportation throughout Door County.
www.door-tran.com
920-743-9999
877-330-6333
[email protected]
Options for Independent Living
This website offers information and referrals on independent living resources.
www.optionsil.com
Thomas Diedrick
555 Country Club Road
Green Bay, WI 54307
920-490-0500
888-465-1515
Promoting Access to Help for Families with Special Needs (PATH)
This organization is operated by Door County parent/student support group for families with children
with special needs: parent education, student youth group, fundraising for children’s programs, and
summer camp.
[email protected]
Deb Doyle
55 West Yew Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-559-6217
920-743-7943
Social Security Administration
This website provides information about disability benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare).
www.socialsecurity.gov
Green Bay Office
1561 Dousman Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
888-862-4811
Sunshine House
Organization that provides personal care, adult and day services to Door County, Wisconsin citizens
with special needs and/or disabilities.
www.sunshinehouseinc.org
Director of Programs and Services
Marsha Petersilka
55 Yew Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920 743-7943 ext. 212
[email protected]
United Way 2-1-1
This website provides information on basic needs – food, clothing, and shelter. It offers family support,
physical and mental health resource information and employment support.
www.getconnected211.org
Universal Guardians
This organization provides information on guardianship and conservator, professional power of
attorney agent, community based rep payee, education and training.
Carleen Jeanquart
14 S. Third Ave, PO Box 622
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-495-0098
[email protected]
Wisconsin Department of Health Service
This website provides Topics A-Z and a list of programs and services.
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/programs/disabilities.htm
Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
608-266-1865,
TTY Phone Number: 888-701-1251
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support
This website provides assistance for: education, training and support, parent training, technical
assistance, Wisconsin youth information training resource center.
http://www.wifacets.org
600 W. Virginia Street, Suite 501
Milwaukee, WI 53204
877-374-0511
Fax: 414-374-4655
TTY: 414-374-4635
For assistance in Spanish, call 877-374-0511
Wisconsin Regional Centers
This website has information for special health care needs. They can answer questions, provide books,
articles, audiovisuals, websites, parent training and local program information.
www.northeastregionalcenter.org
920-969-5325
877-568-5205
Fax: 920-969-7975
Women's Employment Project (WEP)
www.wepinc.org
Door County Job Center
1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Suite 124
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-7273