Student-Centered Transitions FMPTIC Learning Series: “Student-Centered Transition Planning”

A free, six-part webinar series providing practical tools, implementation strategies and systems-level knowledge for teachers, professionals and family members supporting students with disabilities navigate transition planning

Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) and Illinois Elevating Special Educators (IESE) will host “Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series” from April 30 through  Sept. 24. The monthly webinars are on the last Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The series will kick off with “Student-Centered Transition Planning” on April 30.

Other topics will include:

• May 28 – “Know Your Key Community Partners for Effective Transition Planning”
• June 25 – “Building Social Networks to Improve Postsecondary Outcomes”
• July 30 – “Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities”
• Aug. 27 – “Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners”
• Sept. 24 – “Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation”

This series will provide a step-by-step focus on helping students with disabilities achieve meaningful outcomes after high school in employment, education and independent living.

Each session will include:

• Practical tools
• Systems-level knowledge
• Implementation strategies

The webinars are free. You can choose to attend one or more of the webinars.

Register for “Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series.”

For questions, please contact Abbi Mars at amars@fmptic.org.