Educators
Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services (VRBS) contracts with school districts to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in high schools. These funds do not replace or reduce the school’s obligation to provide transition services as part of the IDEA.
Important Contract Forms
Steps to Develop a Pre-ETS Contract
Pre-ETS Guide for Schools-Ideas and Examples
Rate Schedule 10-01-25 to 09-30-26
Student Request Form as a Fillable PDF
Transition Readiness Toolkit TPT Info
Pre-ETS Implementation Guide for Schools
School Scope of Work Plan 2025-26
How to Start a School Contract
Pre-ETS School Contract Process
Step 1: Review the Guidance
- Read the “Steps to Develop a Pre-ETS Contract” document to understand the process.
Step 2: Connect with Your Pre-ETS Specialist
- Contact your local Pre-ETS Specialist to discuss your school’s transition goals and student needs.
Step 3: Complete the Scope of Work Plan
- Outline the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) your school will provide.
- Focus on enhancing your current transition services—consider:
- New curriculum or projects
- Expanding work experience sites
- Increasing pre-employment training options
Step 4: Submit Contract Documents
- Send the following to your Pre-ETS Specialist:
- Scope of Work Plan
- Contractor Information Request Form
- Insurance Verification (Workers’ Comp, General Liability, Auto, Cyber)
Step 5: Contract Approval
- Once approved, you’ll receive an invite from the State of Montana TCM (eMACS) system to register.
- The contract will be signed via DocuSign.
- After execution, begin collecting Student Request Forms and share the “Pre-ETS Information Letter” with families.
Step 6: Implement Services & Reporting
- Follow the “Pre-ETS Implementation Guide for Schools” to:
- Administer Transition Planning Tool (TPT) pre- and post-surveys
- Deliver approved Pre-ETS services to eligible students
- Track services provided each quarter
- Submit Quarterly Reports & Invoices:
- Document services provided to each student
- Submit reports and invoices within 15 days after each quarter ends (or by June 15 for the final quarter)
- Receive Pre-ETS funding for services provided
Need Help?
Your Pre-ETS Specialist is here to support you every step of the way!
Pre-Employment Transition Service Website Resources
(This is not an all inclusive list of Pre-ETS resources)
#1 Job Exploration Counseling
#2 Work-Based Learning Experiences
#3 Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment in Post-Secondary Education
#4 Workplace Readiness Training
#5 Instruction in Self-Advocacy
