This 4-part series provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored.
Part 1: Information on postsecondary transition planning and why it's important, career development theory, New York state (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment, and differentiating formal and informal assessments.
Part 2a will provide information on a variety of assessments in each of the transition assessment areas.
Part 2b: Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living.
Part 3: Using Transition Assessment Results Throughout the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Part 4: Transition Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities
This series is for all educators and families who would like to learn about transition assessments. Individuals must register separately for each session.
Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.
All sessions will be held via Zoom from 8:30am to 11:00am.
Session 1: Parts 1 & 2a: November 28th, 2023
Session 2: Parts 2b: December 19th, 2023
Session 3: Part 3: January 16th, 2024
Session 4: Part 4: TBD
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:59pm
Zoom Access Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024