• Life is a Journey… Prepare for the Trip! (Transition to Adulthood)

    This workshop will help parents and students to prepare for the future. Beginning at age 14, students and schools must begin the journey in planning for life after high school. Learn how to write an Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) and how to include your child in this important process. This workshop will include information and strategies for students preparing to work after high school and students going on to college or other educational settings.

    Free
  • En Entrenamiento Gratuito para Padres y Cuidadores Sobre Transicion a los Cuidados de Salud para Adultos

    Parent to Parent of Georgia 3070 Presidential Parkway, Suite #130, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Padres, esta es una oportinidad para relacionarse con otras familias que estan viviendo el mismo procesco! Aprenda como transferir la responsabilidad de los cuidado medicos a sus adultos jovenes. Escucharan de otro joven como este se hizo cargo de sus necesidades medicas.

  • Post School Outcomes

    What happens after students with disabilities leave high school? Join us for a webinar designed to help families understand the transition to adulthood and how schools and families can work together to support a successful future.
    During this session, we’ll explore post-school outcomes like employment, continuing education, and independent living, and why this information is important for improving transition services. We’ll also break down Georgia’s Indicator 14 survey, what it tells us about students’ experiences after graduation, and how schools use this data to strengthen transition planning.
    Families will leave with practical ideas for supporting their student’s goals, building strong partnerships with schools, and connecting with community resources early so students are better prepared for life after high school.

    Free
  • Post School Outcomes

    What happens after students with disabilities leave high school? Join us for a webinar designed to help families understand the transition to adulthood and how schools and families can work together to support a successful future.
    During this session, we’ll explore post-school outcomes like employment, continuing education, and independent living, and why this information is important for improving transition services. We’ll also break down Georgia’s Indicator 14 survey, what it tells us about students’ experiences after graduation, and how schools use this data to strengthen transition planning.
    Families will leave with practical ideas for supporting their student’s goals, building strong partnerships with schools, and connecting with community resources early so students are better prepared for life after high school.
    Register here for the 12:00pm session: https://bit.ly/4sIdS2Q
    Register here for the 6:00pm session: https://bit.ly/4b3l0ke

    Free
  • Construyendo un Futuro de Posibilidades

    ¡Conferencia gratuita para jóvenes y sus padres/cuidadores! Aprende sobre la transición a la vida adulta, los servicios para adultos y la autodefensa. Únete en persona y descubre estrategias y recursos proporcionados por SPAN. Habrá una variedad de expositores con información útil. Importante: Los padres y cuidadores (que pueden asistir a sesiones separadas) deben acompañar a su joven. SPAN no ofrece cuidado individual, pero los jóvenes pueden asistir con su persona de apoyo. Ningún joven puede quedarse solo en el evento en ningún momento.

    Free
  • Partners in Education Transition Mini-Conference

    FREE conference is for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn about the transition to adult life, adult services, and self-advocacy.

    Join us in person to learn strategies and resources from SPAN!

    There will be a variety of Exhibitors providing resources.

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    Parents and caregivers (who can attend separate tracks) must accompany the conference with their young adult/youth. SPAN does not provide support to individuals, but they are welcome to provide their support person.

    Free
  • Movin’ Up! Planning Your Child’s Successful Transition at Age 3

    Prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/
    early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various
    programs and services that may be available for three year olds
    with special needs in your community.
    Contact: Amanda Brown
    Email: amandab@p2pga.org
    Phone: (678) 736-7314

    Free
  • From High School to Life: Designing Transition IEPs That Reflect Real Futures

    What if the last day of high school looked more like the life a student wants to live next? This 60-minute webinar, hosted by the RAISE Center in collaboration with Think College and NTACT:C, explores how transition-focused IEPs can be designed to support meaningful post-school outcomes.

    Presenters will highlight strategies for aligning IEP goals, services, and planning with real-world experiences—such as employment, education, community engagement, and independent living—so that transition planning truly prepares students for life beyond graduation.

    Free
  • Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life

    This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life, identifying outcomes, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens.

  • WAZE to Adulthood: Youth

    In this workshop, we will talk about working in the community and learning more about competitive integrated employment (CIE). CIE is about working in the community, earning the same pay as others, and more. You deserve a chance to work. You play an important role in the community!