Each Provider course features free downloadable materials that supplement our video lessons and activities. All the course materials are accessible by using this resource library. Simply use the filters below to search by course, activity, keyword, or for student use. Each resource has the title, corresponding course, a brief description, and the ability to download it in both accessible PDF and Word formats.
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| Resource | Course | For Use With Students | Description | PDF Download | Accessible Word Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worksite Tours Evaluation Form: Providers | Work-Based Learning | A form to evaluate a business toured and the experience | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Worksite Tour and Field Trip Student Questions | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A list of possible questions students can ask on worksite tours | Download | Accessible Download |
| Workplace Readiness Training | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Work-Based Learning Methods of Instruction | Work-Based Learning | Methods for providing instruction for work-based learning | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Work-Based Learning Experiences | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Work-Based Learning and Community Partnerships | Work-Based Learning | A tool for Pre-ETS providers to share with businesses | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Why Early Work Experiences Matter | Power of Early Work Experiences | A short handout on the benefits of working with Pre-ETS and the importance of work experiences for students with disabilities. | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Volunteering vs Service Learning | Work-Based Learning | A diagram comparing and contrasting volunteering and service learning | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Virtually Checking-in With Your Students | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Example of questions to ask when checking in with your students virtually | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Virtual Instruction for Students with Limited Access to Technology | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Virtual instruction strategies for students with limited technology access | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Virtual Accessibility | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Using the POUR model to ensure virtual accessibility in the classroom | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Universal Design for Learning | Strategies for Effective Instruction | A guide to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | Download | Accessible Download | |
| United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projection Report | Job Exploration Counseling | A guide to The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Projection report | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Understanding the FAFSA | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A guide for understanding and completing the FAFSA | Download | Accessible Download | |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics Scavenger Hunt: Instructor Guide | Job Exploration Counseling | Yes | A scavenger hunt of the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics website | Download | Accessible Download |
| Types of PSE Graphic Organizer | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A graphic organizer activity for students to complete so that they can compare two postsecondary education options | Download | |
| Types of PSE Education Charts | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | Outlines postsecondary education options and what a student will need to know if considering the options | Download | |
| Types of Postsecondary Education Fact Sheet | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A fact sheet for students with information on postsecondary education options | Download | |
| Transition Tennessee’s Assessment Database | Job Exploration Counseling | Instructions for navigating Transition Tennessee's Assessment Database | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Tips for Setting Up Job Shadowing Experiences | Work-Based Learning | Job shadowing tips for providers | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Tips for Selecting Career Assessments and Inventories | Job Exploration Counseling | Tips for selecting career assessments and inventories and how to differentiate | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Tips for Hosting a Job Shadow | Work-Based Learning | Tips for employers hosting a job shadow | Download | Accessible Download | |
| The Five Pre-ETS | Connecting with Families and Employers | Description of the five Pre-employment transition services | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Tennessee Financial Aid | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Outlines potential financial aid opportunities in Tennessee and the basic eligibility requirements | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Supporting Students with Work-Based Learning Experiences | Work-Based Learning | Examples of activities and supportive exercises for work-based learning experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Supporting an Existing School-Based Enterprise | Work-Based Learning | Tips on supporting existing school-based enterprises | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Summary of Performance Template | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Template for a Summary of Performance | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Student Preparation for Informational Interviews | Work-Based Learning | A list of activities to assist with informational interview preparation | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Student Guide to Communication with Professors | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A guide for students on ways to best communicate with their professors | Download | Accessible Download |
| Student Guide for Asking Questions During a College Tour | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A list of questions a student can ask during a college or vocational training program tour | Download | Accessible Download |
| Statewide Community Resources | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | A list of community resources | Download | Accessible Download | |
| STARS, Full Spectrum, PASS, and Mosiac Programs | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Outlines four programs offered for students with autism | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Skills: School to Workplace | Job Exploration Counseling | Yes | A chart for identifying soft and technical skills and whether they can be transferred to the workplace | Download | Accessible Download |
| Simulated Work Tools Resources | Work-Based Learning | Additional resources about simulated work experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Service Learning Resource | Work-Based Learning | A fact sheet and additional resources on service learning | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Service Learning Projects | Work-Based Learning | Ways to incorporate service learning into Pre-ETS instruction | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Self-Assessment Selection and Accommodation Tool | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | How to select and accommodate a self-assessment appropriately | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Self-Advocacy Apps | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Apps for self-advocacy | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Section 511 of WIOA: Limitations of Subminimum Wages | Work-Based Learning | A short guide to Section 511 of WIOA | Download | Accessible Download | |
| School-Based Enterprises vs. Simulated Work Experiences | Work-Based Learning | Compare and contrast of school-based enterprises and simulated work experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| School-Based Enterprise: Business Template Plan | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A business template plan for creating a school-based enterprise | Download | Accessible Download |
| Resources for Translation of Documents | Connecting with Families and Employers | List of resources for translating documents | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Resources for Engaging Instruction | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Resources for engaging virtual instruction | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Readability Tools | Connecting with Families and Employers | Tools to check the readability of documents and websites | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Questions to Ask the Office of Disability Services | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A list of questions a student could ask an office of disability services staff member to learn more about how to access services | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Questions to Ask Students: Example Interview Form | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Questions to ask students to get to know them better | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Questions to Ask Students | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Yes | Questions to ask students to get to know them better | Download | Accessible Download |
| Questions Students and Families Can Ask When Applying to College | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Lists questions students can ask school counselors, college admissions officers, and office of disability services staff while navigating the college application process | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Quality Work-Based Learning Experiences | Work-Based Learning | A guide to the different types of work-based learning experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Program Exploration Recording Form | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | An activity students can complete to record information on postsecondary education options they are interested in exploring | Download | |
| Preparing Students to be Successful Self-Advocates | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Methods for preparing students to be self-advocates | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Preparing Students for the Job Application Process | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | A tip sheet on the steps and strategies for applying for a job | Download | Accessible Download |
| Preparing Students for Career Speakers | Job Exploration Counseling | Yes | A guide to prepare students for career speakers | Download | Accessible Download |
| Preparing Students for a Class Shadow Experience | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A list of questions that students can ask during a class shadow experience | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Preparing for Job Shadow: Student Job Shadowing | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A guide for students preparing for job shadowing | Download | Accessible Download |
| Preparation for First Week at Work | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A list of information to review with your student before they start a new job | Download | Accessible Download |
| Pre-Planning Form | Strategies for Effective Instruction | A pre-planning form to learn more about your students and school | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Practice Interview Questions and Tips | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A list of practice questions and tips for job interviews | Download | Accessible Download |
| Planning a Worksite Tour | Work-Based Learning | Steps for planning a worksite tour or field trip | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Person-Centered Planning Resources | Developing Strong Partnerships | Resources to learn more about person-centered planning | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Overview of Workplace Readiness Training | Workplace Readiness Training | An overview of skills that most employers seek from job candidates and employees | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Overview of Simulated Work Experiences | Work-Based Learning | A guide to simulated work experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Overview of Job Exploration Counseling | Job Exploration Counseling | An overview of job exploration counseling | Download | Accessible Download | |
| One Page Profile Template 3 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Yes | Example template for a one page profile | Accessible Download | |
| One Page Profile Template 2 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Yes | Example template for a one page profile | Accessible Download | |
| One Page Profile Template 1 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Yes | Example template for a one page profile | Accessible Download | |
| One Page Profile Example 2 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Example of a student's one page profile | Accessible Download | ||
| One Page Profile Example 1 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Example of a one page profile | Accessible Download | ||
| O*Net Resources | Job Exploration Counseling | A list of O*Net resources | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Non-Traditional Employment Opportunities | Job Exploration Counseling | An overview of non-traditional employment options | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Networking 101 | Job Exploration Counseling | A guide to the who, what, when, where, why, and hows of networking | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Navigating the Labor Market in Your Area | Job Exploration Counseling | Yes | A guide for students to learn more about available jobs in their area | Download | Accessible Download |
| Myths: Hiring Individuals with Disabilities | Connecting with Families and Employers | Debunking common myths about hiring individuals with disabilities | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Mock Interview Guide for Providers | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | A guide for providers to use with students to prepare them for the interview process | Download | Accessible Download |
| Making the Most of a Guest Speaker | Developing Strong Partnerships | Things to consider to make the most of a visit by a guest speaker | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Maintaining Student Engagement | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Strategies to develop engaging lesson plans | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Labor Market 101: A Guide for Students | Job Exploration Counseling | Yes | A guide about the labor market for students | Download | Accessible Download |
| Labor Laws | Job Exploration Counseling | A guide to labor laws and their importance | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Journey Book Example | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | Example journey book used to increase independence in traveling to work | Download | Accessible Download |
| Jobs4TN Resources | Job Exploration Counseling | Navigating Jobs4TN | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Job Skills: Soft Skills vs. Technical Skills | Job Exploration Counseling | A table demonstrating the difference between soft and technical skills | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Job Shadowing Evaluation: Student | Work-Based Learning | Yes | Job shadowing evaluation form to be completed by the student | Download | Accessible Download |
| Job Exploration Counseling | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Job Application Information | Work-Based Learning | Yes | Useful information for filling out a job application | Download | Accessible Download |
| Interview Question and Response Form: Student | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A fillable interview question and response form | Download | Accessible Download |
| Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Informational Interview: Guided Questions | Work-Based Learning | Yes | Steps for students to prepare for an informational interview | Download | Accessible Download |
| Impact of Rights and Responsibilities as Students Transition into Adulthood | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | A guide to how a student's rights and responsibilities change after high school | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Ice Breakers: Getting to Know One Another | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Examples of ice breakers to use in the classroom | Download | Accessible Download | |
| How to Prepare for First Week of Work: Student | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A task list to help students feel equipped for their first week at a work experience | Download | Accessible Download |
| How to Prepare for a Successful Work Experience | Connecting with Families and Employers | A list of things to discuss with employers | Download | Accessible Download | |
| How to Build a Successful Partnership: Pre-ETS Providers and Educators | Developing Strong Partnerships | A guide to building positive work relationships with educators | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Hosting a Transition Fair | Developing Strong Partnerships | Guide of important steps to follow to host a transition fair | Download | Accessible Download | |
| History of Disability Legislation for Students with Disabilities | Overview of WIOA and Pre-ETS | A brief overview of the history of disability legislation in schools. | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Helping Students Use Career Clusters to Examine PSE Options | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Tips for teaching students how career clusters can be used to explore postsecondary education options | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Getting to Know Your Community | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Yes | An activity to help students learn about what is available where they live | Accessible Download | |
| Full Sequencing Guide | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Formal vs. Informal Assessments | Job Exploration Counseling | An overview of formal and informal assessments | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Financial Aid Charts | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Highlights key information about different postsecondary funding sources available to Tennessee students | Download | ||
| Family Tip Sheets: What Should I Know About How Work Impacts SSI Benefits? | Connecting with Families and Employers | Debunking myths about SSI benefits | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Family Tip Sheet Series: What Should I Know About Diploma Options? | Connecting with Families and Employers | Facts and myths about diploma options | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Exploring Skills Needed For Desired Jobs | Job Exploration Counseling | Complete the steps in this guide to learn more about what skills are needed for specific jobs | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Examples of Behavior Supports | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Fact sheet on PBIS and examples of behavior supports | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Example Survey on Current Transition Activities | Developing Strong Partnerships | Example survey for educators to complete based on current transition activities | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Example Pre-Planning Form | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Example pre-planning form | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Example Activity Plans for Teaching Soft Skills | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | Three example activity plans used to teach students about effective communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork | Download | Accessible Download |
| Example Activity Plans for Teaching Job Seeking Skills | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | Two example activity plans used to teach students about the parts of a resume and how to identify skills on a job posting | Download | Accessible Download |
| Example Activity Plans for Teaching Independent Living Skills | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | Four example activity plans used to teach students about getting to know their community, healthy living tips, privacy practices, time management and schedules | Download | Accessible Download |
| Example Activity Plans for Teaching Employer Expectations | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | Three example activity plans used to teach students about workplace policies, workplace behaviors, and professionalism | Download | Accessible Download |
| Example Activity Plan for Teaching Financial Literacy | Workplace Readiness Training | Yes | One example activity plan used to teach students about services that banks offer | Download | Accessible Download |
| Evaluation Form: Student Paid and Non-Paid Internships | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A form to evaluate internship experiences from the student's perspective | Download | Accessible Download |
| Evaluation Form: Student Career Mentorship | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A career mentor evaluation form to be completed by the student | Download | Accessible Download |
| Evaluation Form: Provider Paid and Non-Paid Internships | Work-Based Learning | A form to evaluate internship experiences from a provider’s perspective | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Evaluation Form: Provider Career Mentorship | Work-Based Learning | A career mentor evaluation form to be completed by the provider | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Evaluation Form: Mentor Career Mentorship | Work-Based Learning | A student evaluation form to be completed by the career mentor | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Evaluation Form: Internship Supervisor Paid and Non-Paid Internships | Work-Based Learning | A form for supervisors to evaluate their student intern | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Evaluation Form: Employer | Work-Based Learning | Student evaluation form to be completed by the employer | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Elevator Pitches | Connecting with Families and Employers | Examples of elevator pitches | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Disability Disclosure and the Law Fact Sheet | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A fact sheet for students with information on disability disclosure and the laws that protect students in postsecondary education | Download | |
| Differences Between High School and College Accommodations | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Differences between high school and college disability accommodations and how to obtain them | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Developing Volunteering Experiences | Work-Based Learning | A guide to developing a volunteer experience | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Developing Positive Classroom Expectations | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Strategies for developing positive classroom expectations | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Developing a Paid or Non-Paid Internship | Work-Based Learning | Steps for securing an internship experience | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Designing Quality Work-Based Learning Experiences | Work-Based Learning | A guide to creating quality work-based learning experiences | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Culturally Competent Teaching Techniques | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Techniques for teaching diverse students | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Creating a School-Based Enterprise | Work-Based Learning | A guide to creating a school-based enterprise | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Counseling on Postsecondary Education Opportunities | Pre-ETS Sequencing Guide | Download | Accessible Download | ||
| Community Resource Mapping | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | Yes | An activity to help students connect to resources in their community | Accessible Download | |
| Commonly Used Acronyms in Special Education | Strategies for Effective Instruction | Definitions of common terms in special education | Download | Accessible Download | |
| College Readiness Checklist for Traditional 4-year College and Universities | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Lists skills that are useful for students with intellectual disability to master if they are considering attending an inclusive higher education program | Download | Accessible Download | |
| College Readiness Checklist for Inclusive Higher Education Programs | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Lists skills that are useful for students with intellectual disability to master if they are considering attending an inclusive higher education program | Download | Accessible Download | |
| College Readiness Checklist for Community Colleges and Colleges of Applied Technology | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Lists skills that are useful for students to master if they are considering attending a community college or college of applied technology | Download | Accessible Download | |
| College Fairs | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Tips on preparing students for attending a college fair | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Class Shadow Post-Interview and Reflection | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A form to record information and reflect on a student's class shadow experience | Download | Accessible Download | |
| CareerOneStop Resources | Job Exploration Counseling | A list of CareerOneStop resources | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Speakers | Job Exploration Counseling | A short guide to career speakers | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Fields, Clusters, Pathways, and Jobs | Job Exploration Counseling | An overview of career fields, clusters, and pathways | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Exploration: Student Interview Guide | Job Exploration Counseling | Form to record student information from a conversation with them about the job exploration process | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Clusters, Pathways, Jobs, and CTSOs | Job Exploration Counseling | A guide to identifying career clusters and CTSOs that align with a student's interests | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Clusters and CTSO Classifications | Work-Based Learning | A form to assist in choosing a Career and Technical Student Organization | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Awareness 101 | Job Exploration Counseling | A short overview of career awareness | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Career Assessment Data Tracker | Job Exploration Counseling | A fillable career assessment data tracker form | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Campus Tour Scavenger Hunt for Students | Postsecondary Education Counseling | Yes | A scavenger hunt activity students can complete during an in-person or virtual college or vocational training program tour | Download | Accessible Download |
| Business Contact Log Worksite Tours | Work-Based Learning | Yes | Contact log of local businesses for worksite tours and field trips | Download | Accessible Download |
| Business Contact Log | Work-Based Learning | Yes | A business contact log for job shadowing | Download | Accessible Download |
| Assessment Accommodations and Examples | Job Exploration Counseling | A list of examples of career assessments to match students' needs | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Additional FAFSA Resources | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A list of additional resources that help with completing the FAFSA | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Activities to Enhance Listening Skills | Work-Based Learning | Activities for small and large groups to practice active listening skills | Download | Accessible Download | |
| Accommodations and Supports in Postsecondary Education | Postsecondary Education Counseling | A list of common accommodations and supports that may be available to students in postsecondary education | Download | Accessible Download | |
| A Guide for Delivering Pre-ETS | Overview of WIOA and Pre-ETS | A guide that outlines the impacts of WIOA on transition services. | Download | Accessible Download | |
| 5 Stages of Collaboration | Developing Strong Partnerships | A table outlining the five stages of collaboration | Download | Accessible Download |