High School Transition Symposium

High School Transition Symposium

Transition - The Before, During, and After High School

Wed, January 25 2023 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Administered by ESD 105

Presenters

  • Melissa Matczak

Description

As a student approaches the time to leave high school, it is important that preparations for adult life are well underway. For early transition planning and active participation in decision making to occur for students with disabilities, members of the planning team need to be well-informed about the student’s abilities, needs, and available services. This event will highlight educational opportunities, credentials, and employment strategies designed to assist students with disabilities while in school to prepare for a meaningful postsecondary education and/or thriving career. “A truly successful transition process is the result of comprehensive team planning that is driven by the dreams, desires, and abilities of youth. A transition plan provides the basic structure for preparing an individual to live, work and play in the community, as fully and independently as possible.”  Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies participate in planning meetings to assist students and family members to make critical decisions about this stage of the student’s life and his or her future post-school goals. During the planning process, schools and VR agencies work together to identify the transition needs of students with disabilities, such as the need for assistive or rehabilitation technology, orientation and mobility services or travel training, and career exploration through vocational assessments or work experience opportunities.

Location

ESD 105 Region
Yakima Valley Community College Conference Center Yakima WA 98902

Dates

  • Wed, January 25 2023
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    YVC Conference Center, Nob Hill Blvd & 16th Ave.

Registration

Event # 152631

Price
Free
Registered
35 / 100
Registration Ends
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023 8:00 AM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: 152631
6.00 Clock Hours $18.00
6.00 Equity