Provider Spotlight: Preferred Employment & Living Supports

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Transition Impact Awards: At AVI Human Services, we’re proud to highlight providers who create meaningful change; not just through curriculum, but through connection. The Transition Impact Awards recognized Preferred Employment & Living Supports (PELS) for their exceptional work supporting students in developing workplace soft skills, building confidence, encouraging participation, and preparing students for real-world success. … Read more

Provider Spotlight: St. Vrain Valley School District SWAP

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Transition Impact Awards: At AVI Human Services, we are proud to celebrate providers who bring transition services to life in authentic and empowering ways. The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) at St. Vrain Valley School District, led by Ryan Burch, exemplifies what it means to transform student potential into real-world success. Their impact reflects … Read more

Provider Spotlight: Kiamichi Technology Centers

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Transition Impact Awards: At AVI Human Services, we’re proud to spotlight providers who are not only committed to supporting students with disabilities but who go above and beyond to tailor services to each young person’s needs, interests, and goals. One such partner is Kiamichi Technology Centers (KTC)—recognized as a standout in the category of Most … Read more

Provider Spotlight: Southern Utah University Disability Resource Center

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Transition Impact Award: Most Transformative ProviderService Categories: Job Exploration Counseling, Instruction in Self-Advocacy, Workplace Readiness Earlier this year, Southern Utah University’s Disability Resource Center received a 2025 Transition Impact Award for their outstanding Pre-ETS services. This recognition celebrates their commitment to empowering students with disabilities and the measurable growth they’ve achieved through the Transition Readiness Toolkit. Following the announcement, we … Read more

Provider Spotlight: Watauga Opportunities, Inc.

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Transition Impact Awards When Watauga Opportunities, Inc. (WOI) received recognition in three major award categories this year, we knew there was something truly special happening behind the scenes. So, we asked them: What makes your program so impactful? Their answer? It starts with thoughtful curriculum design, intentional staff training, and a commitment to honoring each … Read more

How the TRT Empowers Providers and Students: Insights from the Field

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At the heart of effective Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) delivery is the ability to truly understand student needs and track their progress over time. Providers across the state have shared their experiences with the Transition Readiness Tool (TRT), and the feedback is clear: the TRT is transforming the way they support youth. Here’s a look … Read more

How the TRT Is Transforming Student Outcomes: Stories from the Field

At AVI Human Services, we believe in the power of informed, student-centered support. The Transition Readiness Tool (TRT) is one of the ways we help educators and service providers evaluate and enhance the skills of students preparing for life beyond school. Recently, we asked providers to share specific success stories from their work with the … Read more

Summary of the Article Titled: Enhancing Transition Outcomes: A Toolkit to Facilitate Data-Driven Pre-Employment Transition Services

This article presents a solution to a persistent challenge in vocational rehabilitation: the lack of practical tools to evaluate the effectiveness of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). Since the passage of WIOA in 2014, states have been required to allocate 15% of their VR funds to these services, yet many lack the means to measure outcomes. The Transition Readiness Toolkit (TRT) was developed to address this gap, providing a way for providers and agencies to track student growth.

Summary of the Article Titled: Continuous Improvement in State Vocational Rehabilitation: A Demonstration and Call to Action

This article explores how State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRAs), which help people with disabilities prepare for employment, can benefit from a new approach to evaluating their services. While SVRAs collect extensive data, much of it focuses on oversight and administrative reporting—not on systematic measures of change resulting from services.