Turning 14
An Introduction to the Transition Planning Process; A Workshop for Parents and Professionals
In Massachusetts Transition planning must begin at age 14 and continue throughout the high school years as students prepare to journey into a full and inclusive adult life. Coordinated and continuous transition preparation promotes better post school outcomes for students with disabilities.
This introductory Transition workshop will address:
. Development of self-advocacy and self-determination skills to support the student's vision.
. How Transition Assessments identify students' strengths and interests as well as areas of academic and functional skill development needed to support Transition goals.
. How the Transition Planning Form guides the conversation to develop Transition goals which lead to meaningful opportunities in education, training, employment and independent living.
Hosted by: FCSN
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Location: Family Empowerment at
The Inclusive Community Center
41 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Contact Person: Donna Kushi 413-585-8010 x 104 or
kushid@theassn.org to register
Any questions regarding this workshop should be directed to the host/contact individual listed above. A presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will conduct this workshop.
The Federation for Children with Special Needs, Schrafft Center, 529 Main
Street, Suite 1102, Boston, MA 02129
617-236-7210 or 800-331-0688, ext. 0 or
http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php
The Federation for Children with Special Needs, supported in part by grant #H328M040001 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and the Massachusetts Department of Education.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, September 23, 2011
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!
"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!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Transition Planning - Workshop
SAVE THE DATE for the Federation’s Transition Conference “Planning A Life”. Planning A Life is two full days of Transition information, resources and strategy.
For those of you with children approaching 14 years of age or between 14 and 22 years old, transition planning is key for future success. The Federation For Children With Special Needs offers a two day conference on this topic. I can attest to it's usefulness as I attended in April 2010 in Springfield.
This conference is held 3 times each school year, on the first Friday and Saturday in November, February and April, the first will be held November 4 & 5, 2011 from 8:30 – 4:30 in Worcester at the Seven Hills Foundation.
The brochure with registration is available online at http://www.fcsn.org/pti/workshops/transition.php
Space is limited to 65 so please sign up early. Register today.
For more information, contact:
Terri McLaughlin
Information Specialist
Transition Projects
Parent Training and Information (PTI)
Federation for Children with Special Needs
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02120
617-236-7210, ext. 336
tmclaugh@fcsn.org
Web: http://fcsn.org
Youtube: http://youtube.com/fcsnvideos
Twitter: http://twitter.com/fcsn
Donate: https://fcsn.org/giving_events/donate.php
For those of you with children approaching 14 years of age or between 14 and 22 years old, transition planning is key for future success. The Federation For Children With Special Needs offers a two day conference on this topic. I can attest to it's usefulness as I attended in April 2010 in Springfield.
This conference is held 3 times each school year, on the first Friday and Saturday in November, February and April, the first will be held November 4 & 5, 2011 from 8:30 – 4:30 in Worcester at the Seven Hills Foundation.
The brochure with registration is available online at http://www.fcsn.org/pti/workshops/transition.php
Space is limited to 65 so please sign up early. Register today.
For more information, contact:
Terri McLaughlin
Information Specialist
Transition Projects
Parent Training and Information (PTI)
Federation for Children with Special Needs
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02120
617-236-7210, ext. 336
tmclaugh@fcsn.org
Web: http://fcsn.org
Youtube: http://youtube.com/fcsnvideos
Twitter: http://twitter.com/fcsn
Donate: https://fcsn.org/giving_events/donate.php
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
TRANSITION RESOURCE FAIR IN WESTERN MA.
PARENTS, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS-
LEARN MORE ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE TRANSITION STAGE AND AFTER TURNING 22. TALK TO AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, PICK UP INFORMATION FROM OVER 20 EXHIBITORS AND ARRANGE TO MEET INDIVIDUALLY FOR FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS.
ATTEND THREE MINI-SEMINARS
· 688 AND THE TRANSITION PROCESS- WHAT ARE THE TIME LINES? – 6:30-6:50
· WHAT’S HAPPENING IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION?- 7:00-7:30
· HEAR ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AND DAY PROGRAM MODELS – 7:45-8:30
STUDENTS, TRY OUT SOME ACTIVITIES IN THE SELF-ADVOCACY ROOM!
CHECK INTO A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF TRANSITION AGE STUDENTS. WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: *HOPKINS ACADEMY CAFETERIA, 131 RUSSELL STREET, HADLEY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT HAMPSHIRE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
585-8010 EXTENSION 205 OR 207
SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES,
FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE AREA OFFICE
AND
THE HAMPSHIRE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
LEARN MORE ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE TRANSITION STAGE AND AFTER TURNING 22. TALK TO AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, PICK UP INFORMATION FROM OVER 20 EXHIBITORS AND ARRANGE TO MEET INDIVIDUALLY FOR FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS.
ATTEND THREE MINI-SEMINARS
· 688 AND THE TRANSITION PROCESS- WHAT ARE THE TIME LINES? – 6:30-6:50
· WHAT’S HAPPENING IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION?- 7:00-7:30
· HEAR ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AND DAY PROGRAM MODELS – 7:45-8:30
STUDENTS, TRY OUT SOME ACTIVITIES IN THE SELF-ADVOCACY ROOM!
CHECK INTO A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF TRANSITION AGE STUDENTS. WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: *HOPKINS ACADEMY CAFETERIA, 131 RUSSELL STREET, HADLEY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT HAMPSHIRE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
585-8010 EXTENSION 205 OR 207
SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES,
FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE AREA OFFICE
AND
THE HAMPSHIRE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Monday, August 30, 2010
WELCOME
Welcome to my blog. I am Sandra Fitzpatrick of High Expectations Advocacy. I hope to use this site to share information with parents of children with special needs about accessing the appropriate services for your child's unique needs in the public schools. I will share information about special education laws, the evaluation & IEP process, research, workshops that may be of interest to you, resources, 504 plans, transition planning, person centered planning & networking, among other things. I am looking forward to creating a site that supports parents in advocating for their children. Please visit this site often & share it with other parents who might find it helpful.
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