TRANSITION WORKSHOP

The following information is from Terri McLaughlin of the Federation for Children with Special Needs.

"Planning a Life, Making the Most Out of High School"

High school is a time when all students need to be actively involved in planning for their future. At this critical juncture, students and families must be informed, proactive, involved and hopeful. The process can be overwhelming for families because resources and information about Transition planning, Transition assessments and Transition services are often difficult to find.

We are pleased to announce the FIRST Planning a Life conference for the 2011 - 2012 school year!

NOVEMBER 4TH & 5TH (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
SEVEN HILLS FOUNDATION
81 HOPE AVENUE
WORCESTER, MA

"Planning a Life: Making the Most out of High School" is a two day conference packed with Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22. Transition planning, needs to be on schedule to ensure a systematic, purposeful, and individualized educational experience.

Plan now to attend to find out about "what you need to know, when you need to ask, and who you need to go to for answers." Our goal is to establish a statewide network of proactive knowledgeable parents working in partnership with their local school districts to develop individualized Transition goals in the IEP.

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

Additionally you can apply for scholarships through the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) Call 617-770-7676 or go to Council Empowerment Funds Program but, you MUST register first!



Go to http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/transition.php and download the conference brochure.

Send your registration with payment today to the Federation’s Boston office, attention: Wanda.

If you need additional information, contact Terri McLaughlin 617-236-7210 x336 or tmclaugh@fcsn.org

Avoid the waitlist and register TODAY!