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Thank you to all of the families who attended our first Focus Night of the year. I hope you were able to leave with some new information that will help you prepare your student for the future. A big thank you also goes out to Stephanie Morris, Shannon Rosson and Adrienne Yule for sharing their knowledge and their willingness to collaborate and inform families in GCISD of the supports and services available in our community. Please continue to reach out and let me know how I can serve you and your student.
Don Gilley, GCISD Transition Specialist
In This Edition
In This Edition
Transition Planning
Transition Planning
Transition planning is a process that helps students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. In Texas, transition planning is part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and should begin by the time the student is 14 years old. More Info HERE
When it begins
Transition planning should begin before the student is 16 years old, and is typically included in the IEP when the student turns 14.
Who is involved
The student, their IEP team, parents, and other invited participants are involved in the process.
What it includes
The student and their IEP team create a vision for the future, and then identify specific goals and services to work toward that vision.
What it helps with
Transition planning can help students decide what they want for their future, and figure out how to get there. It can also help the student's family and teachers understand more about the student's future.
Resources
The Roadmap to Texas Transition Resources includes lists of resources for advocacy, financial, legal, education, employment, and community needs. GCISD Roadmap to Transition Resources
How can I collaborate with my case manager
Completing a survey for your student's case manager is a great way to share your thoughts and ideas regarding your student's future, their strengths, their needs and their preferences. Please take the time to complete a survey below.
Save The Date
Save The Date
Making Connections Resource Fair
Making Connections Resource Fair
Saturday, November 9,2024
M.G. Ellis Elementary School
215 NE 14th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
This Fall FWISD special services will be partnering with the IDD council of Tarrant County to host the Making Connections North Tarrant disability resource fair. This event will be held at M.G. Ellis Elementary School on November 9th, from 9am - 1pm. Mark your calendar to come visit with organizations that provide services for people with disabilities!
Making Connections Transition Fair
Making Connections Transition Fair
This Spring Carroll ISD will be partnering with the IDD council of Tarrant County to host the Making Connections North Tarrant disability resource fair. Mark your calendar to come visit with organizations that provide services for people with disabilities!
Saturday, February 22, 2024
Saturday, February 22, 2024
9am - 1pm
9am - 1pm
Carroll Senior High School
1501 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
Recruitment flyer-English.pdfRecruitment flyer-Spanish.pdf
DECEMBER 6-8, 2024
DECEMBER 6-8, 2024
Dallas Market Hall (Free Event)
Fri. 11am-5pm | Sat. 11am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm
ThIS session will review the evaluation process, including where to find eligibility criteria, categories of disabilities, and the essential steps involved.
ThIS session will review the evaluation process, including where to find eligibility criteria, categories of disabilities, and the essential steps involved.
Helpful Links
Other Dates
Other Dates
11/4/24 & 11/5/24 Professional Development Days - No School
11/25/24 - 11/29/24 Holiday - No School
11/28/24 Thanksgiving Day
Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
Mid Cities Resource Map
Mid Cities Resource Map
Resources for Transition Planning for Caregivers
texas-driving-with-disability-for-families (1).pdf
For information purposes only. GCISD does not sponsor or endorse these resources, organizations, or programs.
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