National Center on Secondary Education and Transition ESSENTIAL
TOOLS — SummaryIn summary, the community resource mapping process addresses the continued emphasis placed on the importance of collaborative planning and provision of coordinated services and supports at national, state, and local levels. Meeting the school and postschool needs of youth ultimately depends on the identification, integration, and alignment of services and supports within communities, as well as the development of meaningful linkages across systems and partnerships among various stakeholders. By building on a community’s assets and shared goals, this community resource mapping tool assists stakeholders in their work to achieve and sustain positive outcomes for youth with disabilities.
984 KB, 52 pages Acrobat Reader required Citation: Crane, K., & Mooney,
M. (2005). Essential tools: Community resource mapping. Minneapolis,
MN: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, National
Center on Secondary Education and Transition. This document was published by the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET). NCSET is supported through a cooperative agreement #H326J000005 with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the U.S. Department of Education Programs, and no official endorsement should be inferred. The University of Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition are equal opportunity employers and educators. |