Preparing Students for the Real World: A Full Day Workshop on Transition

Transition can be a very exciting, and yet very stressful time for parents and professionals who are preparing adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities for an exit from the school system, and entrance into “the real world.” This workshop will overview the three major components of transition planning: postsecondary education, employment, and community living. Within each area, participants will learn to use a “one person at a time” approach to transition planning, and utilize assessment tools and strategies to support students with disabilities and their families in weighing out available options and identifying an appropriate path to adulthood.

This workshop is designed for special education teachers, job coaches, board certified behavior analysts, board certified associate behavior analysts, and other professionals who are involved in transition planning for youngsters with autism and other developmental disabilities. This workshop is Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for qualified participants.

March 25, 20109:00 am-4:00 pm (registration begins at 8amLunch is included in workshop fee. Workshop Fee: $75BACB CEU fee (optional): $20

Location: MAP Columbia Conference Center, 169 Laurelhurst Ave., Columbia, SC

OBJECTIVES:
As a function of attending this workshop, attendees will be able to:

Use a “one person at a time” approach to transition planning, based on the principles and procedures of positive behavioral support and person-centered planning.

Identify and use available assessment tools and strategies to support students with disabilities and their families in weighing out available options regarding transition.

Identify the continuum of services available in the areas of postsecondary education, employment, and community living.

Identify essential skills that will allow students to plan for and access the least restrictive alternatives in each area.

Create a collaborative partnership with families, schools, communities, and other professionals in order to divide and share responsibility for transition, thereby maximizing the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Assist families in using technology to access information, networking, financial, and personnel resources relevant to transition.

More information about the workshop including a registration link may be viewed by clicking the link in this post's title.