Educators

Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services (VRBS) contracts with school districts to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in high schools. These funds do not replace or reduce the school’s obligation to provide transition services as part of the IDEA.

How to Start a School Contract

  • Contact your local   Pre-ETS Specialist  and set up a time to discuss your school’s needs and transition plans.
  • Complete a work plan that details the Pre-Employment Transition Services to be provided and how they will be delivered.   The intent of the contract is to increase and add to the existing transition services schools are providing. This is an opportunity to add a new project, new curriculum, expand work experience sites and increase the pre-employment training options for students.
  • Review and complete the contract and submit to   Tammy Hogan, Pre-ETS Bureau Chief , for approval. Your local   Pre-ETS Specialist  will be able to assist you with any questions.
  • Begin Pre-Employment Transition Services. Invoicing and payment take place at the end of each calendar quarter.

Pre-Employment Transition Service Website Resources

(This  is not an all inclusive list of Pre-ETS resources)

#1 Job Exploration Counseling

ExploreWork MCIS NTACT_The_Collaborative O*net Interest Inventory

#2 Work-Based Learning Experiences

Montana Career Lab VRBS - Useful Teacher Tools Montana Department of Labor and Industry

#3 Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment in Post-Secondary Education

Think College A Transition Guide to PostSecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

#4 Workplace Readiness Training

Pocket Resume   Soft Skills Checklist   Mock Job Interview

#5 Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Montana Youth Transitions Guidelines: How to Write about People with Disabilities Center for Parent Information and Resources Before Age 18 Office of Public Instruction Montana Office of Public Instruction