TRANSITION WORKSHOP

If your child is between the ages of 14 & 21, and has special needs you don't want to miss this workshop!!

Workshop Title: PLANNING A LIFE: MAKING THE MOST OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL
(for students with disabilities)

Date: Friday, April 1st & Saturday, April 2nd 2011

Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Place: SCAN360, 11 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, Massachusetts


I attended this conference last year and found it to be very helpful.

Come & Learn About:
*Creating a vision for the future
*Person Centered Planning
*Transition Requirements of IDEA 2004, The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act of 2004
*Importance of transition assessments for best results
*Using the Transition Planning Form to prioritize and incorporate transition
goals into the IEP
*Employment, Job Development, Work Supports
*Making connections & networking with other families going through the transition
planning process
(Taken from: Planning a Life brochure developed by the
Federation for Children with Special Needs)

This conference is open to everyone.  For families in Boston, Worcester and Springfield, registration is free through Transition Works! a grant in partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

Additionally you can apply for scholarships (before 3/21) available through the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) Call 617-770-7676 Council Empowerment Funds Program but register first!

Register NOW space is limited!
Go to http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/transition.php and download the conference brochure.                                 

Need additional information? contact Terri McLaughlin 617-236-7210 x336 or tmclaugh@fcsn.org