SherRon Marcek 
Transition Impact Awards: At AVI Human Services, we’re proud to highlight the providers behind the measurable student growth recognized through the Transition Impact Awards. Adams 14 District School To Work Alliance Program (SWAP) was named a 2026 Most Transformative Provider for its work in Workplace Soft Skills. After the awards were announced, we asked the … Read more
Delivering effective Pre-Employment Transition Services requires more than collecting data. It requires knowing how to respond. For years, the Transition Readiness Toolkit has helped providers use Progress Tools to measure student growth across core Pre-ETS domains. Those results highlight strengths and areas for development; however, the next question is often the most important: What services … Read more
Transition planning has always required careful thought, strong data, and meaningful collaboration. Educators gather information about student strengths, interests, preferences, and support needs; then they translate that information into measurable postsecondary goals and aligned transition services. The work is important; it is also time-consuming. We are excited to introduce the AI-Powered IEP Builder, a new … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.