About Us

Rhode Island Regional Transition Centers

In order to assist Local Educational Agencies in meeting the Secondary Transition requirements, the West Bay Collaborative maintains four Regional Transition Centers (RTCs). These centers assist middle and high schools regionally and statewide through coordination of the four Regional Transition Coordinators.

The services provided through the RTCs include service to public, non-public, and charter schools serving youth eligible under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and work in partnership with adult service agencies, higher education institutions, training programs, and parent advocacy organizations serving young adults with disabilities.

Transition Advisory Committee

Each Regional Transition Center facilitates a local transition advisory committee (TAC) comprised of special educators from each LEA (local education agency) within the region. The TAC meets monthly to share information, best practices, current information, and events happening within the region and statewide. This forum also provides networking opportunities amongst school districts and other statewide agencies (ORS, BHDDH, RIPIN, PSN).  For more information, contact your Regional Transition Coordinator.

    R.I. Transition Council

    The purpose of this council is to create a partnership among state agencies, parents, students with special needs, and local education agencies (LEAs). This partnership enables students and young adults with special needs to successfully transition to adult life in their community.

    Membership includes students, parents, representatives of local education agencies and the following state agencies:

    • RI Department of Education/Office of Student, Community, & Academic Supports
    • RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, & Hospitals
    • RI Department of Human Services/Office of Rehabilitation Services
    • RI Office of Higher Education
    • RI Department of Children, Youth, & Families
    • RI Department of Labor & Training
    • RI Department of Health

    R.I. Transition Council Meeting Dates

    • September 25, 2019 @ West Bay Collaborative
    • December 11, 2019 @ West Bay Collaborative
    • February 2020 TBD
    • April 2020 TBD
    • June 2020 TBD

    R.I. Secondary  Transition & Employment First Twitter Feed

    We’ll see you soon, @pvdschools! We have a great event planned for you this morning! Big thanks to @RITransition for collaborating with us to put this together and to @CCRINews for hosting! #accessforall #transition #explorepossibilities

    So excited to learn how to utilize #GoogleMyMap to support #communitymapping & #personcenteredplanning for students in @pvdschools! Thanks @JenniferBumble, Dr. Flanagan, & @RITransition for this opportunity! #PPSDTransition #explorepossibilities #accessforall #transition #IDEA

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    Look at this FREE #Transition Conference from @PAVE_org !
    Two separate days Mar 21 & 28th 11 am ET - 4 pm ET
    Looks like an event where #StudentsWithDisabiltiies will learn how to design an enviable life! ♥️
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    "No matter their disability & challenge, There is something our kids can do!" ~Lou Brown @UWMadEducation
    Thx for the reminder @DETransitionCNF
    #HighExpectations start with us! Shift to a #StrengthsBased lens
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    Join @RITransition Coordinators for the 2023 College Planning Forum at the University of Rhode Island on 3/4 from 9:30-2:00pm for youth, families, and educators preparing youth with disabilities for college success. For more information, email kcollins@westbaycollaborative.org

    We ♥️ this application question from @IMD_VDOE - could your children/students answer it? What a nice in-school activity sharing the power of #SelfDetermination #PassItForward
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    Excited for a day of learning with @RITransition as we dive into the redesigned CDP and thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with Edu-Rockstars from throughout RI! #PPSDTransition #accessforall #transition #explorepossibilities

    We had a great #Transition Advisory Council meeting with the @pvdschools secondary special education group this morning, diving into the redesigned CDPs and learning about community resources!

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    We are so excited to host an Open House showcasing the Transition Programs in @pvdschools! Join us on Thursday, January 19th, for this special event! #explorepossibilities #accessforall #transition

    Take a flight over Providence, #RhodeIsland last night as city life zips by below in this aerial timelapse. I recommend viewing on the largest screen you have!

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