Resources

Unlock free transition and employment resources to support people with disabilities.

Explore a curated collection of free TransCen-developed guides and tools to strengthen transition planning, family engagement, work-based learning, and customized employment for students and job seekers with disabilities. 

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Services & Systems Improvement

Secondary Transition Work-Based Learning Program Assessment

Designed to help school districts and partners assess the strength of their community-based work experience and paid employment programs. Based on research-supported and promising practices, this tool helps teams evaluate key elements needed to build high-quality work-based learning systems.

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Collaboration Guides

This guide supports educators and VR counselors in clarifying roles, strengthening coordination, and improving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. Includes tools for engaging families in transition planning

Services & Systems Improvement

CRP Pre-ETS Guidebook

An easy-to-use guide for CRPs delivering Pre-ETS services. Includes partnership-building strategies and practical tools for collaboration with VR agencies and schools.

You will learn how to:

  • Implement Customized Employment strategies that align jobs with individual strengths and interests
  • Conduct Discovery and person-centered planning to understand each job seeker’s talents and goals
  • Build strong relationships with local employers and business partners
  • Identify job opportunities through job development and negotiation techniques
  • Support individuals in maintaining employment and advancing in their careers
  • Navigate systems such as VR, Pre-ETS, and workforce programs

ACRE Training

Join a community of professionals dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment. TransCen’s Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Training provides practical tools, real-world strategies, and individualized mentoring that can be applied immediately in your work with job seekers, employers, and community partners.

Whether you’re new to employment services or seeking to strengthen your skills in Customized Employment, this training helps you gain the confidence and knowledge to create better employment outcomes.

Why Enroll in ACRE Training?

Participants leave with more than a certificate. 
They gain strategies to:

  • Implement Customized Employment aligned with individual strengths and interests
  • Conduct Discovery and person-centered planning
  • Build relationships with employers and community partners
  • Identify and negotiate job opportunities
  • Support career advancement and employment retention
  • Navigate VR, Pre-ETS, and workforce programs

ACRE is ideal for employment specialists, job coaches, vocational rehabilitation staff, transition teachers, Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP) staff, and workforce development professionals.

Hybrid Learning Model

This course combines live instruction with self-paced online learning and individualized mentoring:

Live Sessions (via Zoom)

  • Most sessions: 6 hours; first and final: 1 hour
  • Interactive activities, discussion, case studies
  • Attendance at all sessions is required

On-Demand Learning

  • Independent modules, case studies, assignments, and knowledge checks
  • Reflect and practice skills between live sessions

Registration Fee: $499

Includes:

  • All instructional sessions
  • Access to online learning modules
  • Course materials and resources
  • Individualized mentoring and support
  • ACRE certificate upon successful completion

Note: Payment is due at the time of registration.