Featured Resources
Handouts
All about CIL FAQ
Pathfinder Services of ND
This resource answers many common questions about Centers for Independent Living (CILs).
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All about VR FAQ
Pathfinder Services of ND
This resource answers many common questions about Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Bill Calendar
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Do you find yourself surprised by bills or unsure if you'll have enough money to cover them each month? It's important to remember that you're still in control of your finances and budget, even when bills are piling up.
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Differences Between High School and College for Students with an IEP
Pathfinder Services of ND
This document details the differences between high school and college for students with an IEP, including special education services, accommodations and modifications, behavior supports, and more.
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Hitting the Open Road After High School
NCWD/Youth
Co-written by teens for teens, this resource can help youth with disabilities think about their options for life after high school. It provides information on post-graduation options and guides students in making choices that are right for them, finding activities that can help them get ready now, and accessing supportive services.
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Questions and Answers on Secondary Transition
OSERS
OSERS issued this Q&A document to provide State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), parents, advocacy organizations, and other interested parties with information regarding secondary transition for students with disabilities. This is one of a series of question and answer (Q&A) documents prepared by OSERS to address some of the most important issues raised by requests for clarification on a variety of high-interest topics.
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fact Sheet: Youth Program
US Department of Labor
This fact sheet provides information on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the first legislative reform of the public workforce system in 15 years. WIOA presents an extraordinary opportunity to improve job and career options for our nation's workers and jobseekers through an integrated,job-driven public workforce system that links diverse talent to businesses.
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Transfer of Rights - What Parents and Students Need to Know
Pathfinder Services of ND
This document provides information on the transfer of rights at age 18 in the state of North Dakota.
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What are Centers for Independent Living (CILs)?
Pathfinder Services of ND
This brochure answers the questions: What are Centers for Independent Living? Who is eligible? And how can CILs help?
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What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?
Pathfinder Services of ND
This brochure answers the questions: What are VR Services? Who is eligible? And how can VR help?
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Online Resources
Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent's Guide
CPIR
Age of majority is the age when children legally become adults. At this time, they gain the rights of adults, which include the right to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions for themselves, sign contracts, live independently, and much more.
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Webinars
Choosing Classes Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND
The Choosing Classes webpage helps students and their families to better understand statewide classes being offered in ND schools and to help them plan out their academic year and hopefully guide them to their career goals and life after high school.
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Collaborations and Connections
Pathfinder Services of ND
Working as a team can bring great success in both academic and life planning. When work and planning can be accomplished as a group, everybody wins! This Drop Out Prevention workshop is geared to youth and parents focusing on the importance of planning as a team, making the right connections, and maintaining strong relationships throughout the years.
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Organization is Key
Pathfinder Services of ND
Creating schedules and being organized are two key elements in successful executive functioning skills. This Drop Out Prevention workshop is geared towards youth and their parents and will offer information on the importance of schedules and different ways to become organized to help students to be successful.
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Teens Using Social Media - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND
Teens Using Social Media is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This PSND Shortcut will give you some ideas of how to help guide your children when they use social media.
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Triggers and Cues
Pathfinder Services of ND
Being able to identify what triggers emotional reactions is the first step in learning how to manage them. This workshop geared towards youth and parents will walk through what triggers are, how to discover triggers and then how to manage emotions when triggered. Cues will be defined, explored and strategies for successful de-escalation will be discussed.
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Websites
Launch My Life North Dakota
Your journey as you move from high school to the world of work has begun. You will be making decisions about your education, what kind of a job you will look for, and how to get involved in your community. Launch my Life ND can help you do just that. Whether you have a disability or not, Launch my Life ND gives you the knowledge, tools, resources, and connections to help you achieve your goals.
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