TAKE YOUR ADVOCACY SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH JUST 12 ONE DAY CLASSES.

Transition Planning and Outcomes  

CLASS NUMBER:      700- TPO

DURATION:        16.83 hours

Lecture 5.83 hours in 20 videos with out of class assignments of 11.00 hours 
Academic institutions may accept 1.68 quarter credit hours or a no-credit / non-certification grade per course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the critical area of transition planning for students with disabilities. Designed for experienced educational advocates, this collegiate-level class equips you with the advanced knowledge and strategic skills needed to navigate the complexities of the transition process effectively.

Through an extensive curriculum covering key topics like transition definitions, planning frameworks, legal requirements, and individualized programming, you'll develop a mastery-level understanding of this pivotal phase in a student's educational journey. The course emphasizes practical application, guiding you to map effective transition plans, foster student self-advocacy, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and agencies.

Whether you're supporting a family through the transition to adulthood or advocating for appropriate programming, this class provides the comprehensive training to elevate your expertise and drive successful outcomes. By the end, you'll be equipped with the research-based insights and real-world strategies to confidently guide students and families towards a seamless, empowered transition.

SUMMARY

This advanced course arms educational advocates with the in-depth expertise required to navigate the critical transition planning process for students with disabilities. Covering a breadth of topics from legal frameworks to individualized programming, this collegiate-level class provides the comprehensive training necessary to elevate your advocacy efforts and ensure successful post-secondary outcomes for the students and families you serve.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

This course is essential for educational advocates seeking to develop mastery-level skills in transition planning. By delving into the nuances of this pivotal phase, you'll gain the strategic knowledge and practical tools to map effective transition plans, foster student self-advocacy, and collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders - equipping you to drive positive change with confidence.

RELATED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Special Education Graduation Gap

Review of Transition Services

Post-Secondary Protections

Special Notes from the OCR on 504s

School to Prison Pipeline

IDEA Secondary Transition

Glossary

Links and Resources

Person Centered Planning

Transition Assessment List

Self Determination Review

Self Determination Skill List

Transition Health Care List

Transition Goal Development Criteria

Transition IEP/ Sample Objectives

Transition Goals

HOW THIS COURSE BENEFITS EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATES

Comprehensive Toolkit

• to navigate the complex legal landscape of transition planning
• to navigate bureaucratic landscape of transition planning
• for facilitating student self-advocacy and family engagement

Comprehensive Training

• on the transition planning process
• on the complex legal requirements.
• for developing individualized transition plans and programming.
• for navigating and coordinating the complex web of agencies and resources.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND STRATEGIES PROVIDED BY THE COURSE

SKILL 1: Legal and Regulatory Foundations:

STRATEGIES:

• Detailed overview of the regulatory framework governing transition services, including IDEA, FAPE, and ADA requirements
• Strategies for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

SKILL 2: Navigating the IEP Process:

STRATEGIES:

• In-depth training on the IEP transition planning process, including required components and timelines.
• Techniques for effectively advocating for appropriate transition programming within the IEP.

Skill 3: Stakeholder Collaboration:

Strategies:

• Best practices for facilitating productive transition meetings and fostering cooperation among students, families, educators, and service providers.
• Strategies for identifying and engaging the right mix of agencies and community resources.

Skill 4: Transition Plan Development:

Strategies:

• Guidance on mapping comprehensive, individualized transition plans that address all critical areas (e.g., employment, education, independent living)
• Tools for translating assessment data into meaningful post-secondary goals and measurable transition objectives.

Skill 5: Self-Advocacy and Empowerment:

Strategies:

• Methods for equipping students with disabilities to actively participate in the transition planning process and advocate for their own needs.
• Approaches to supporting families in navigating the transition to adulthood and assuming new roles and responsibilities.

By mastering these critical skills, educational advocates will be empowered to confidently guide students and families through the complex, multifaceted transition to adulthood - ensuring their rights are protected, their needs are met, and their goals are achieved.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Definition of Transition
Rates of employment
Education Advocacy Project & Congress
Transition age
Regulatory foundation
Transition to what ?
Transition programming
IEP transition planning process
Preparation for transition plan mapping
Things to consider
Mapping process
Summary of performance
Agencies to contact
What is a good faith effort?
Student participation and self advocacy
Post outcome statement
Present level of performance
Family responsibilities
Student responsibilities
Age of majority 
FAPE
9 Components of a transitional program
Transition Plan areas of need
Individualization of transition plans
Transition Plan goals
Don’t know what they want in the future?
Agency interviews
Characteristics of transitional programs
ADA and post secondary institutions
Post secondary institutions & reasonable accommodations
Definitions
Links

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing the program, participants will be able to:
•    Define transitional planning.
•    Indicate the implications of the use of appropriate and individualized transitional planning.
•    Outline characteristics of transitional planning.
•    Identify critical interventions in transitional programming.
•    Describe strategies for creating an effective transitional plan and program.


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