Transforming Transition Together (T3)

Training Description
This training series will provide participants with an overview of secondary transition resources and key components for practice and implementation of evidence-based practice transition supports and services. The key components addressed in this training will be Agency Coordination and Collaboration, Education: Transition services and the IEP, Employment, Empowering Students, and Independent Living. This training series also includes guidance on how to effectively navigate START’s self-paced follow-up training resources including highlights and guidance on accessing other relevant state and national resources.

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
SCECHs: Will be offered (1.25 expected per webinar)
START Leads: 

• Lisonn Delcamp, Ed.S. – Autism Education & Intervention Specialist
• Stacie Rulison, M.S., M.Ed., BCBA – Consultant

Dates: 

• October 12, 2022: Empowering Students: Sexual Health
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Mary Shehan-Boogaard Community Inclusion Coordinator with Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Frank Vaca Leadership for Inclusion Coordinator with the Michigan Disabilities Rights Coalition

• November 17, 2022: Planning for Competitive Integrated Employment: V3 Discovery Checklist
  • Guest Speaker:
    • Kelly Rogers START Consultant and Transition Coordinator at CharEm

• December 14, 2022: Education, IEP and Transition Planning: Personal Curriculum
  • Guest Speaker:
    • Rachelle Bowerman Instructional Consultant, Office of Educational Supports MDE

• January 11, 2023: Preparing for Competitive Employment: Leveraging Pre-ETS
  • Guest Speaker:
    • Sharon Berke Transition Coordinator Berkley Public Schools

• February 8, 2023: Education, IEP, and Transition Planning: The Higher Education Experience
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Stephanie Pulido, M.Ed. – Program Evaluation and Resource Development Specialist
    • TBD

• March 8, 2023: Empowering Students: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
  • Guest Speakers:
    • TBD

• April 12, 2023: Independent Living: Preparing for Life after High School
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Stacie Rulison, M.S., M.Ed., BCBA – Consultant
    • TBD Self-Advocate

• May 10, 2023: Interagency Coordination and Collaboration: Connecting with the Community
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Krista Krefeld-Freier
    • TBD Agency Representative

Note: Each Training is $5 and you can pay for them all at once or sign up again later. If the cost is a barrier to attending this training, contact Andy West

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to kurekm@gvsu.edu. Phone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancelations must be submitted 7 days prior to each webinar date.