Thursday, September 13, 2007

Successful life after high school...learn transition planning essentials!

Sooner SUCCESS is hosting a FREE workshop on Transition Planning Essentials for School and After School Success and we'd love to have you join us!

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: Kingfisher Middle School Gymnasium
601 S. 13th St., Kingfisher OK

Who should attend: Parents of children 10 & older that have special needs, high school age students with special needs, special education teachers, school counselors, community based service providers for individuals with disabilities.

What will we cover: Transition education consists of 3 big ideas and 7 basic concepts. We will examine each and provide examples of what effective transition education looks like. You will leave the workshop understanding what your role should be in the transition process and how you can increase the likelihood of a successful transtion from school to adult life for yourself or someone you care about.

Our presentors: The workshop is being presented by Dr. Jim Martin, Chen-Ya Juan, Wendy Pharr, and Cynthia Smith all from the Zarrow Center at the University of Oklahoma. The Zarrow Center specializes in transition, self-determination, and post-secondary education for individuals with disabities.

To learn more or register to attend: Contact Garfield County Coordinator Lisa Simmons at lrsimmons@gmail.com

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