Learners will be able to describe the essential components of effective transition planning, identify key state and federal requirements related to transition services, apply general strategies to support positive postsecondary outcomes for students, collaborate with school staff and community partners to enhance transition services, and access and utilize tools and resources to strengthen transition practices.
Lydia Evans is passionate about preparing students with disabilities for fulfilling adult lives and believes it’s never too early to start future planning. She has served as a Transition Counselor for Texas Workforce Vocational Rehabilitation, worked as a district-level Transition... Read More →
You are not alone! We are here to help and we promise to turn anxiety into anticipation... We will explore what it means to be Visually Impaired, how it is tested for, the range of impairments. teaching methodologies, classroom needs, and much more. Heck, you may even have found a new calling! We'll cover that, too. | Session is open to all but, especially staff dealing with incoming 6th graders
Grief can deeply affect students, staff, and the overall climate of a school. In this session, Beverly Ross from Wise County Christian Counseling will offer insight into how grief presents in school settings and provide practical, compassionate strategies for supporting both colleagues and students through loss.
Grief can deeply affect students, staff, and the overall climate of a school. In this session, Beverly Ross from Wise County Christian Counseling will offer insight into how grief presents in school settings and provide practical, compassionate strategies for supporting both colleagues and students through loss.
This presentation provides an overview of effective classroom accommodations that support students with autism in general education settings. It focuses on practical strategies that promote access to learning, improve communication, and reduce barriers related to sensory, social, and executive functioning differences. Emphasis is placed on creating structured, predictable environments, using visual supports, and implementing flexible instructional methods that meet diverse needs. By understanding and applying these accommodations, educators can foster inclusion, increase student engagement, and support academic and social success for students with autism.
