<p>In the 2nd episode of our series, We capture the work completed during the follow up session with Dr. Pattie Noonan from Kansas University, author of Transition Teaming: 26 strategies for Interagency Collaboration, facilitated a working session comprised of 160 transition related personnel and Vocational Rehabilitation counselors. In this session, Dr. Noonan encouraged teams to&nbsp;</p>
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 <li>Orient new members to the team’s vision and activities</li>
 <li>Reflect and discuss accomplishments and challenges</li>
 <li>Develop strategies to overcome barriers</li>
 <li>Understand assertiveness and conflict management strategies</li>
 <li>Identify activities to complete in next 6 months</li>
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3. The Results For Now

Schools and community agencies must work together to provide transition services to students with disabilities. This podcast series brings Texas Workforce Solution Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and local educational agency and charter school transition-related personnel to the table to communicate effectively to plan and deliver transition services that are collaborative, effective, and sustainable.