Maximizing Special Education and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities aged 14-22

  • 2-3pm

This presentation will provide an overview of the special education transition process, including what evaluations are needed, how transition planning expands the normal considerations for IEPs and services, and possible transition services that may be available.

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This presentation will highlight options for services beyond senior year. It will also discuss who should be involved in transition planning, including agencies other than the school, as well as what parents can/should do to remain involved in educational decisions once their child turns 18. It will provide strategies for maximizing educational services for kids with disabilities through the age of 22.

Our guest speaker Matt Cohen is the lead attorney with Matt Cohen and Associates, a Chicago based special education and disability rights law firm. He has successfully represented thousands of children and adults with disabilities and their families. He has provided training on special education advocacy throughout the United States.

This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's. *Session may be recorded.

Registration is required. Register Today.

You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.
For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty. 


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