FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER workshop addresses transition planning for youth with disabilities
PACER Center is offering “Transition: Pathway to the Future,” a free workshop for parents of youth with disabilities and for professionals. It is on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Transition planning is an important step in preparing your student for life after high school. Participants at this workshop will learn how to help their students achieve their dreams and goals.
Topics include:
- Using the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to develop transition services
- Having high expectations
- Understanding age of majority and transfer of rights to the student
- Identifying required transition areas for planning
- Learning about adult services
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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