Education

Getting Ready for Transition-What to Work on During High School

Linda Cantrell, Transition Facilitator, Special School District

Saturday, April 12, 2008 9-11 am

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis

8420 Delmar Blvd., Suite 506, St. Louis, MO 63124

Parents, Professionals and students need to understand the framework for the transition planning process and how to make informed choices based on school curriculum, school activities, extra curricular programs, family life and community participation.  This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of essential components of the Futures Plan and the process to bridge the gap with high school and post secondary outcomes. Attendees will focus on facilitation skills to develop transition plans for post secondary in the areas of Independent Living, training, employment and education.

Linda Cantrell is presently employed with Special School District of St. Louis County in the role of Transition Facilitator supporting teachers, parents and students in the area of best practices for Transition age students. Over 30 years experience in the teaching profession.  Linda has served on a variety of committees and on executive boards in advisory capacity and leadership roles with professional organizations to advocate for individuals with disabilities and inclusion in the community. 

The DSAGSL’s Educational Resources Team Saturday Seminar Series is held the second Saturday of each month.  See the website at www.dsagsl.org for a complete 2007-2008 school year schedule.  Pre-registration is required.  To ensure enough seating, please call the DSAGSL office (314-961-2504) prior to the seminar if you are planning to attend.  Childcare will not be provided and because space is very limited at the DSAGSL office, there is not a safe place for children to be left unattended.  If you have further questions concerning the seminar series or the Educational Resources Team, you may contact Ginny Colten-Bradley at ert@dsagsl.org

Continuing Education Credit for Saturday SEMINARs

The College of Education's Division of Teaching and Learning at University of Missouri-- St. Louis (UMSL) has approved 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU)  for each seminar in the series.  If education professionals would like to receive CEUs through UMSL for participation, please ask for an application from the DSAGSL.  The cost for each application is $15, payable to the DSAGSL, which will be passed directly to UMSL.

Click here for Getting Ready For Transition flyer in PDF format.