Transition

Student Involvement in the IEP: Two-Part Series 

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

Dates: September 23, October 21

Registration Deadline: 09.17.26

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), Binghamton

Audience: K-12 General and Special Education Teachers and Administrators, Transition Coordinators, Related Service Providers

Overview: Participants will identify: The components and research that support self-determination instruction and the student-directed approach; Self-determination assessments available to assist in obtaining individualized information to build student skill; Considerations for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students and families; Materials and resources available to foster and support self-determination skills in students; Next steps to begin increasing student involvement in the IEP process.

Quality Transition Assessments 

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

GST Region Registration

Date: November 24

Registration Deadline: 11.18.26

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, CSE Chairpersons, Transition Coordinators, School Counselors and Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Families and anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP

Overview: This professional development package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and an optional section on how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Measurable Post Secondary Goals for Transition

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

GST Region Registration

Date: December 16

Registration Deadline: 12.10.26

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, CSE Chairpersons, School Counselors and Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Families and anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP

Overview: The purpose of the Transition in the IEP- Measurable Postsecondary Goals professional development (PD) package is to gain an in-depth understanding of the development of Measurable Postsecondary Goals and their connection to the transition planning process and the other components within a transition-focused IEP. Attendees will deepen their understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning.

Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop Individualized Education Plans 

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

Date: January 8

Registration Deadline: 01.05.27

Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm

Location: Zoom

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Related Service Providers, Family Memebers

Overview: This professional development (PD) package reviews how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused IEPs utilizing two case scenarios to review using transition assessment results to develop the IEP. 

Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)—Overview of Core Components

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

GST Region Registration

Dates: January 27, February 24

Registration Deadline: 01.21.27

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Special Education Administrators, CSE Chairpersons, Transition Coordinators, School Counselors and Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Families and anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP

Overview: The purpose of the Transition in the IEP - Overview of Core Components professional development (PD) package is to gain an in-depth understanding of the transition planning process and the components within a transition-focused IEP. Attendees will deepen their understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning.

Developing Effective Student Exit Summaries 

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

Date: March 24

Registration Deadline: 03.18.27

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC)

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, Transition Coordinators, Related Services Providers, Students and Families

Overview: This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective Student Exit Summary for students. It covers both the exit summary for students earning a diploma and for those receiving a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. 

Early Steps, Future Careers

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

Date: April 28

Registration Deadline: 04.22.27

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers and Administrators for Elementary and Middle School, WBL Coordinators, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Transition Coordinators, Related Service Providers, Families 

Overview: This training will explore the importance of beginning career development at the elementary age for students with disabilities, explore and expand elementary career development activities that support self and career awareness, identity and career exploration, enhance understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community connections in elementary career development, and review resources and strategies to ensure elementary experiences are impactful and encouraged for elementary-aged students with disabilities and throughout elementary school. 

Fundamentals of Work-Based Learning

Broome-Tioga Region Registration

Date: May 20

Registration Deadline: 05.14.27

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC)

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Administrators, WBL Coordinators, School Counselors, Transition Coordinators, Related Service Providers, Students and Families 

Overview: This training will provide foundational knowledge of what high-quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) looks like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to: exploring registered programs and unregistered experiences available to students with disabilities, reviewing the career development process and the NYS framework for WBL, infusing WBL into individual education programs (IEPs), and determining who the essential partners are in order to ensure students are receiving an individualized and collaborative experience.