Program Highlights from the 2009 Statewide Transition Conference

What Participants had to Say about the Most Important Piece of Information
Received at the 2009 IL Transition Statewide Conference:

A deeper understanding of what transition is or should be and the various formats that it could potentially take
The opportunity to listen to the stories of individuals with disabilities—very enlightening……
Self-advocacy training
Networking Opportunities
Staying positive: attitude is everything
Getting ideas to implement in my district and networking with others
New ideas for strengthening involvement of parents, agencies, etc., in transition process
Practical information ‘how to’ implement a more successful transition program
How to assist youths and families in preparing for their future. Also, finding out resources that are available to them and me to assist in this process to make it more successful
How to provide effective transition services. Really enjoyed “Transitioning from School to Life”
Care Notebook information and self-determination curriculum
How to work with the transition page and improve quality of IEP
Seeing things from parents perspectives at IEPs
Great information directed toward transition; big emphasis on self-determination
To keep focused on youth
Seeing/learning how other districts run their STEP program. Helping students transition to achieve the goal
Respect the person and the specific needs; stress the strengths
Transition goals drive the IEP. Better understanding of transition planning
Remembering to have kids involved in their transition plan and not have education staff create the plan
Learned about a plethora of services available to parents and students
I am not alone trying to help individuals transition
The resources that are available in terms of transition services
Specific tools/resources for transition planning
Best practices in supported employment
Transition from the young adult and parent viewpoints
Resources and contacts established; learning more about the new ways to help my students

Conference Sponsors

Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

Healthcare and Family Services/Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities

IL Assistive Technology Program

IL Dept. of Human Services

IL Interagency Coordinating Council

Il State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities

SIU Region V Technical Assistance and Continuing Education (TACE) Center

Springfield Center for Independent Living

Statewide Independent Living Council of IL

UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

UIS Office of Disability Services

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Transition - Planning for the Future

7th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference
October 23-25, 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Springfield, Illinois

Register by September 20th, 2011 to take advantage of early registration fee discounts

For more information
contact Marva Campbell-Pruitt
via email at info@illinoistransitionconference.org


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Program Highlights from the 2009 Statewide Transition Conference
Mat and Eric, 20 – year – old twins, discussed their transition journey with support from their mother. Their insight and experiences helped others explore creative "outside-the-box" strategies to address transition issues for youth with unique needs.	Enthusiastic presenters excited to share their presentation on how to use video iPods to promote independent functioning of individuals with developmental disabilities in vocational, community or home settings
Youth discussed their experiences moving from school to work, transitioning to independent living, leaving pediatric providers and obtaining adult-oriented health care; the changes in responsibilities, and provided feedback to peers, families, and professionals on ways to improve the transition process.
What Participants had to Say about the Most Important Piece of Information Received at the 2009 IL Transition Statewide Conference: A deeper understanding of what transition is or should be and the various formats that it could potentially take The opportunity to listen to the stories of individuals with disabilities—very enlightening…… Self-advocacy training Networking Opportunities Staying positive: attitude is everything Getting ideas to implement in my district and networking with others New ideas for strengthening involvement of parents, agencies, etc., in transition process Practical information ‘how to’ implement a more successful transition program How to assist youths and families in preparing for their future. Also, finding out resources that are available to them and me to assist in this process to make it more successful How to provide effective transition services. Really enjoyed “Transitioning from School to Life” Care Notebook information and self-determination curriculum How to work with the transition page and improve quality of IEP Seeing things from parents perspectives at IEPs Great information directed toward transition; big emphasis on self-determination To keep focused on youth Seeing/learning how other districts run their STEP program. Helping students transition to achieve the goal Respect the person and the specific needs; stress the strengths Transition goals drive the IEP. Better understanding of transition planning Remembering to have kids involved in their transition plan and not have education staff create the plan Learned about a plethora of services available to parents and students I am not alone trying to help individuals transition The resources that are available in terms of transition services Specific tools/resources for transition planning Best practices in supported employment Transition from the young adult and parent viewpoints Resources and contacts established; learning more about the new ways to help my students -back to top- Conference Sponsors Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center Family Resource Center on Disabilities Healthcare and Family Services/Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities IL Assistive Technology Program IL Dept. of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Division of Mental Health IL Interagency Coordinating Council Il State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities SIU Region V Technical Assistance and Continuing Education (TACE) Center Springfield Center for Independent Living Statewide Independent Living Council of IL UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children UIS Office of Disability Services -back to top- 7th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference October 23-25, 2011 Crowne Plaza Hotel Springfield, Illinois Register by September 20th, 2011 to take advantage of early registration fee discounts For more information contact Marva Campbell-Pruitt via email at info@illinoistransitionconference.org Registration \| Program Information \| Presenter Information \| Lodging/Directions \| Last Year's Highlights \| Home Check with FAE -back to top-

Program Highlights from the 2009 Statewide Transition Conference

What Participants had to Say about the Most Important Piece of Information Received at the 2009 IL Transition Statewide Conference:

Conference Sponsors

Register by September 20th, 2011 to take advantage of early registration fee discounts

What Participants had to Say about the Most Important Piece of Information
Received at the 2009 IL Transition Statewide Conference: