Resources

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For YOYO Interviewers

YOYO Best Practices (YouTube) – Dr. LoBianco interviews Fayette County to discuss their 98% response rate for the 2021 YOYO

Former Student Letter (Word) – example of a letter to send to former students in preparation for the YOYO interview

Add Students Spreadsheet (Excel) – use this Excel spreadsheet to add students and upload to our Student Information Portal

Kentucky Disability Resource Guide – a handbook of program descriptions, eligibility criteria, and contact information

Supplemental YOYO Resource Manual (PDF) – a list of available resources in Kentucky for people with disabilities (employment, medical, housing, etc.)

Print Version of 2024 YOYO (PDF) – printable version of the YOYO interview (not for data input). Previous years

Contacting Hard to Find Youth (PDF) – strategies from the National Post-School Outcomes Center

For Professionals and Parents

What is the YOYO? (PDF) – a quick look at the what, who, when, and why of the Youth One Year Out (YOYO) former student interview 

KITC Contact List (Excel) – Kentucky Interagency Transition Council list of members

Measuring Transition Success (PDF)  – a brief prepared by PACER Center in collaboration with the National Post-School Outcomes Center focusing on youth and family participation in data collection efforts

NTACT:C Effective Practices – the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition shares predictors of post-school success

Transition Consultants in Kentucky (PDF) – a comprehensive list of transition consultants for each district

TASH – a non-profit corporation and international leader in disability advocacy

KY-SPIN – The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN) is a statewide non-profit organization linking families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that enable them to live productive, fulfilling lives. Check out the KY-SPIN YouTube Channel for helpful videos on topics such as navigating IEP meetings and advocating for your child.

Healthcare (YouTube) – a 6-minute video showing ways in which young adults with disabilities can be more involved in their healthcare

Legal and Financial Planning (YouTube)  – an 11-minute video discussing how to plan for changes as a child with a disability becomes a legal adult

Where to Live (YouTube) – a 9-minute video discussing various adult residential programming available to people with disabilities

After High School (YouTube) – a 9-minute video providing advice for young adults with disabilities

Access to Postsecondary Education (PDF) – an excellent resource for parents of students considering going to college

Journey to Adulthood Dec 2011 (PDF) – a transition travel guide

Kentucky Parent Guide for Special Education (PDF) – a special education guide for parents developed by the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute

Pre-Employment Transition Services (YouTube) – this 5-minute video explains Pre-Employment Transition Services available through the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation