Dr. Solberg is collaborating with career specialists from two universities and Rhonda Basha, a former policy analyst from the U.S. Department of Labor, to produce a career advising toolkit for higher education institutions. The toolkit is an extension of Drs. Solberg and Martin’s work on individualized learning plans and will include resources that target high […]
This Guide has been prepared under the aegis of a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). Three authors have contributed to the development of this Guide. Ms. Joan […]
This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of ILP research and technical assistance activities that were completed between 2007 and 2013. The purpose of these activities was to investigate whether ILPs should be considered a promising practice for youth with and without disabilities and to identify promising state, district, and school ILP implementation strategies. To […]
This Info Brief introduces families, including families of youth with disabilities, to a new way of looking at career development for youth. This brief discusses the three phases of career development, highlights Individualized Learning Plans as a tool for facilitating the career development process, and offers strategies on how families can be involved. To access […]
This Information Brief is designed to assist educators in working with parents and family members to facilitate students’ career development through the use of individualized college and career planning tools. This brief discusses families’ perceptions of whether and how they were engaged in schools’ implementation of Individualized Learning Plans and describes suggestions from families of […]
This fact sheet analyzes individualized learning plans (ILPs), their effectiveness, and much more. Learn more here.
Should ILPs be considered a promising practice for developing college and career readiness? Are students with disabilities participating in ILPs? Should ILPs be considered a promising practice for college and career readiness among students with disabilities? For answers and more, click here.
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) a. Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) An individualized learning plan (ILP) is a document and an ongoing process in which students use to define their career goals and post-secondary plans. Many states have adopted policies that require all middle and/or high school students to develop and maintain their ILPs in […]