Transition Planning Workshop in Springfield, MA.

Planning A Life Making the Most Out of High School for students with disabilities If you have a child with a disability approaching the ages of 14 to 21, this transition conference is an important opportunity for you. Did you know that each year in Massachusetts, about 900 students with disabilities transition from high school, often unprepared to make real choices for a real life in the real world? Begin the transition planning process early and stay on schedule. Strategize now and prepare for a full productive life during and after high school. Two action-packed days are filled with information and resources that will support you to understand your role, rights and responsibilities in the transition planning process. Upcoming Dates and Locations: Friday and Saturday, March 15 & 16, 2013 St. Catherine of Sienna Parish 1023 Parker Street Springfield, MA 01129 Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13, 2013 TBD Friday and Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2013 The Keith Center Edison Room 175 Warren Avenue Brocton, MA 02301 Come and Learn About: Creating a VISION Person Centered Planning Portfolio Development Transition Requirements of IDEA 2004 Importance of transition assessments Using the Transition Planning Form to incorporate Transition goals into the IEP Employment, Job Development, Work Supports Making connections and networking with other families going through the transition planning process. For more information contact: Terri McLaughlin, Transition Projects Federation for Children with Special Needs tmclaugh@fcsn.org 617-236-7210 or 800-331-0688, x336 or visit our transition page or download a Planning a Life Brochure DREAM EXPLORE PLAN The Schrafft Center | 529 Main Street, Suite 1102 | Boston, MA 02129 800-331-0688 | info@fcsn.org | www.fcsn.org