Statewide TSLP Events
TSLP provides regionally based events and activities for high school students with disabilities, their parents, educators, and adult service agencies. These transition events and activities provide education and information for students with disabilities to make a seamless transition from high school to the adult world of employment, education or training, and independent living.
Youth Leadership Forum
The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a 5 day conference that enables young adults who have a disability to learn from each other along with successful adults with disabilities who are recognized leaders and role models. Students learn more about their own disability and others’ disabilities, how to analyze their own strengths and weaknesses, enhanced organizational skills, different leadership styles, about the legislative process and disability laws, how to influence others, etiquette, and much more!
- What is YLF?
- 2025 YLF Application deadlines have passed
- YLF Promotional Videos
2024 YLF Video
2023 YLF Video
2022 YLF Video
2021 YLF Video
Justin Davey – Artist
Catch the College Wave
Catch the College Wave is a one-day conference for high school students with disabilities considering post-secondary education.
- Participate in panel discussions with current college or technical college students who have disabilities
- Ask Disability/Accessibility Services Coordinators your entrance and eligibility requirement questions
- Learn how to secure appropriate accommodations
- Practice self-advocacy and communication skills
All Fall 2024 Catch the College Wave Event Dates Have Passed
Catch the Wave Manual – A guide to post-secondary education for students with disabilities in South Dakota.
Virtual Catch the College Wave Event
Week 1: Key Differences between High School and College
- TSLP Key Differences High School vs. College (YouTube)
- Key Differences – High School vs. Post-Secondary
Week 2: Disability Services and Supports
- Disability Coordinators Services and Supports (YouTube)
- South Dakota Disability Coordinators Quick Tips Video
- Post-Secondary Disability Services Offices
- Post-Secondary Tips for Parents
Week 3: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Week 4: Financial Aid 101
Week 5: Assistive Technology Resources
- Assistive Technology (YouTube)
- Post-Secondary Tips for Parents
- DakotaLink – provides direct services to individuals with disabilities and the elderly. These services can include individual assessments, equipment sales, installation and training of assistive technology.
Let's Talk Work
Let’s Talk Work is a one-day conference designed specifically for high school students who have a disability focusing on employment.
Transition IEP Workshops
That’s a wrap for the 2024 Transition IEP Workshops.
Fall 2024 Transition IEP Workshop PowerPoint
Fall 2023 Virtual Transition IEP Workshop Video (YouTube)
Fall 2023 Transition IEP Workshop PowerPoint
Fall 2022 Transition IEP Workshop PowerPoint
Transition Round Ups
In April 2020, TSLP began ‘Transition Round Up’ Zooms as an alternative way to share information with special educators. Our Round Ups are generally held the fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm CST. The PowerPoint or the recording of the Round Ups are posted to this website as allowed.
That’s a wrap for this school year’s (2024-2025) Transition Round Ups.
Past Transition Round Up
February 26, 2025
SDMyLife
Transition Round Up Video
SDMyLife 101 PowerPoint
January 22, 2025
Transition Talks and Touring the TSLP Website
Transition Round Up Video
October 23, 2024
Pre-ETS Summer Initiative and Independent Living Choices
Transition Round Up Video
ILC PowerPoint
ILC one page brochure
ILC Map
ILC referral form
September 25, 2024
South Dakota Parent Connection
Transition Round Up Video
August 28, 2024
HUGE NEWS … Project Skills Payroll Changes
Transition Round Up Video
ADP/Project Skills Payroll Resources:
Project Skills ADP
Project Skills Manual for School Staff
Projects Skills Manual for Students
April 24, 2024
Pre-ETS Camps and In the Words of Self Advocates
Transition Round Up Video
February 28, 2024
Graduation Requirements and Goal Writing for 18-21 Programs
Transition Round Up Video
Graduation Requirements/Accommodations vs. Modifications PowerPoint
October 26, 2022
An Overview of Career and Technical Education Programs That Can Strengthen Transition IEPs
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
September 28, 2022
Saddle Up VR, Partners
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
April 27, 2022
18-21 Year Old Programming
Transition Round Up Video
Youth Adult Transition Program (YAT) – Advance, Brookings, SD PowerPoint
March 23, 2022
Parent Connection Isn’t Only For Parents
Transition Round Up Video
February 22, 2022
Indicator 14 and Exit Coding
Indicator 14 Data PowerPoint
Exit Coding 2022 PowerPoint
November 3, 2021
Learn about YLF, Dakota at Home, and Family Support 360
Transition Round Up Video
Division of Developmental Disabilities Overview PowerPoint
April 28, 2021
Students Who Have Utilized Transition Services and Services Provided by the Department of Labor
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
November 29, 2023
Out of District Placement and Youth Leadership Forum from the Delegates
Transition Round Up Video
Out of District Placement Responsibilities PowerPoint
Agency Comprehensive Plan Template
October 18, 2023
18-21 Programs and Summer Establishment Grants
Transition Round Up Video
STEP Academy 18-21 Transition Program (Harrisburg, SD) PowerPoint
PRE-ETS Summer Initiative Grant PowerPoint
Resources for 18-21 Programs:
news2you
Accessible Chef
Natasha’s Kitchen
Look, Cook, and Eat
The Color-Coded Chef
September 27, 2023
Job Coaching Tips to Support Project Skills
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
April 26, 2023
Accessing Programs Through Department of Labor
Transition Round Up Video
Career Launch Link
Summer Passport Series Link
Big Interview Link
March 22, 2023
Planning for When Students Leave High School
Transition Round Up Video – Passcode PM$%1Fh!
DOE PowerPoint
DHS/VR PowerPoint
February 22, 2023
Planning for Graduation
Transition Round Up Video
High School Diploma PowerPoint
January 25, 2023
Rustle Up Some Assistive Tech – with Brett Burden, DakotaLink
and Jordan Schuh, DSU
Transition Round Up Video
November 24, 2020
Graduation and DHS Grant Opportunity
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
Graduation Requirements
October 28, 2020
Transition Activities
Transition Round Up Video
PowerPoint
September 30, 2020
Mental Wellness
Transition Round Up Video
Resources during COVID:
NPR Life Tool Kit
Bingo Activity
Roommate Problem Activity
Living on My Own Self-Eval for Students
SLD-Lesson-Covid19-Lesson-Plans
May Lesson Plan Grid
Live Binder
Explore Work Website
Harrisburg Google Slide Weekly Lesson Plan
April 16, 2020
Teachers’ Thoughts on COVID
Transition Round Up Video
Notes from the Transition Round Up
Transition Summer Institute
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Transition Summer Institute 2026
PowerPoint Presentations from
Transition Summer Institute 2025:
PowerPoint Presentations from
Transition Summer Institute 2024:
Preparing for Post-Secondary Success
Best Practices for Educator Wellness and Longevity in Special Education
Job Coaching Tips
Write Up for Educators on Job Coaching Tips
Project Skills Manual
Project Skills Payroll Change Information
Executive Functioning
Graduation Requirements and Accommodations for HS Students with Disabilities
CTE for Everyone
Using Resources to Enhance Transition Planning
When Do I Teach Transition?: Curriculum, Transition, and Self-Advocacy Tips for Teachers
Building Meaningful Connections Between Family and School
Improving Transition Processes District-Wide
PowerPoint Presentations from
Transition Summer Institute 2023:
Practical Strategies & Activities to Improve Transition Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Leveraging Assessment Methods for Quality Transition Planning and Implementation
Why You Do the Things You Do – Demystifying the Secondary Transition Process
HS Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
AT for Education, Employment & Independent Living
Life Beyond High School: Tips to Create a Successful Future for Your Transitioning Students
Pre-Employment Transition Services: How Teamwork Leads to Dreamwork
Family Involvement in the IEP
Creative Employment Opportunities and Employment Supports (combined)
PowerPoint Presentations from
Transition Summer Institute 2022:
Curriculum Resources used in 18 to 21 Program
Benefits Planning for Transition Age Youth 2022
TSLP DDD Overview
Quality Work Experiences through Creative Job Development
Transition 101: The Basics
ILAUGH & Getting to Work
Transition Resources for Teachers
Helping Students Unlock their Potential with Career & Technical Education
Best Practices for Collaboration – VR & Teachers
ADVANCE Young Adult Transition Program
Wesleyan Quest 18 to 21 Program
Video Presentations
Transition Talks
Serenity and Nora’s Advice to High School Students
Accommodations for Someone Who Is Deaf
Accommodations for Someone Who Is Blind
Accommodations for Someone Who Has ADHD/ADD
Serenity’s Advice on Project Skills
Serenity’s Advice on IEP Meetings
What Job Skills Would Have Helped Better Prepare You?
What Was Your Experience Like Doing Project SEARCH?
Is There Anything Your Teachers Could Have Done To Support You More?
What Was Helpful To You About YLF?
What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
When Did You First Start Attending Your IEP Meetings In-Person and Why?
Other Presentations
Logan & Serenity’s Presentation at 2024 VR Fall Conference