Apply these words of wisdom from Derek Jeter when moving towards Student led IEP meetings! Practice, Practice, Practice! Once you pivoted to a student led IEP mtg, you'll never go back! Creme de la Creme 👨‍🍳💋(chef's kiss) Build Capacity in youth to lead! #sped

Watch this 2 min 📺on what professionals are saying about the VA Transition Leader Academy! Transition is the most important part of IDEA! Begin with the end in mind! Deadline is April 30, 2025 VA families pls share your child's teacher to apply! youtu.be/KcbQyXU8BX8?fe…

Early transition planning is key for lifelong success. Our resource, "Pre-K to 5th Grade: Transition Activities for Students with Disabilities," offers practical strategies to develop essential skills for education, employment, and independence. buff.ly/6hjPJhn

🚨Register for Zarrow Institute: Transition & Self-Determination * FREE *PD on Secondary Transition! Learn about: 1⃣ the inception of Transition Planning under IDEA 2⃣ key policies and advocacy milestones 3⃣ tools that empower Adult Allies & the youth we serve! #SelfDetermination Rules! #IEP Students with

A transition mindset starts with a strengths-based lens. Who is helping a parent pivot to focus in on their child's strengths. 🎯 How are we utilizing self-determined youth in our districts to show anything is possible once we focus on ability! 🎯 Thank you Center on Transition Innovations Parent Network of WNY

It only take ONE! - One teammate who says "we are going to do student-led IEP mtgs. -One teammate who says, "I will show youth and families the power of self-determination." -One teammate who says, "it's our charge under IDEA." -One teammates who says, "it research-based best

We ♥️👇 We would amend this to read, "when I step into an IEP mtg, my thought process is about about my preparation (capacity building in youth to lead!) ....I remind myself I've done the work." 🎯 Student led IEP mtgs is what we owe our students & families. We ♥️ this

Don't Delay!👇 Submit an Call for Proposal for DCDT annual conference in Denver, CO this Fall. DEADLINE April 15th! DCDT is thr professional association under the Council for Exceptional Children umbrella that changes life trajectories for youth with disabilities and their families! 🌟

Yes, building self advocacy skills and developing self-determination goals in a student's IEP! Thank you KY-SPIN, Inc. ! The goal of school is to prepare and skill up students for life! #Freedom

Just saw this on I'm Determined FB page. We love developing Youth Leadership and watching our students G - R - O - W ! ⚡️I Will ⚡️I can ⚡️Watch me! "and When we focus on ability, it is amazing what we can accomplish." ~Gov. Jack Markell Parent Network of WNY WVPTI-West Virginia Parent Training & Information Utah Parent Center

👇at #3 and think about capacity building in youth with disabilities to lead their own IEP meeting. 3⃣ Little by Little, A Little becomes a LOT! Transition planning under IDEA is a process not an event. How are you developing leadership in youth to lead... today? Thx

"Begin with the end in mind!" 🥰 A transition mindset starts on day 1! Strengths-based lens in fulfilling the mission statement of IDEA! Thx WVPTI-West Virginia Parent Training & Information Wrightslaw

Love the analogy in this article of a youth going from the back seat to the Driver's Seat when it comes to developing Self-Determination! 🎯🎯 kelly hylands ! Self-Determination: The Key to Successful Transition Planning open.substack.com/pub/kelleychal… #IfNowNowWhen IEP Road To Freedom

📺👇[webinar] introduces how AI tools like ChatGPT can help parents research, prepare, and communicate more effectively during the IEP process. The session will provide practical guidance for using AI to empower confident advocacy. Hosted by Family Matters PTI (Illinois)

Attended a job developer mtg yesterday and we discussed the barriers of employment. "Your availability impacts your hireability," was front & center. How you do help your students consider that employment might include working some nights or the weekends in the beginning of their

Caregivers who supported a child with a developmental or intellectual disability AND who exited the school system BEFORE 2009 are requested as a participant in this important research study. Pls share with your network and follow up with Ms. Ward, M.Ed. NISD Transition Services PartnersResource