Description:

During this training, transition-age students and their parents will learn important transition and postsecondary terms, tips on how to prepare for the transition IEP meeting, what to expect in a transition IEP meeting, how to stay engaged and motivated throughout the transition process, and self-advocacy tools and resources for students.

Learning Objectives:

• Important transition and postsecondary terms
• Tips on how to prepare for the transition IEP meeting
• Know what to expect in a transition IEP meeting
• How to stay engaged and motivated throughout the transition process
• Self-advocacy tools and resources for students

Presenters:

Ann Zielke is the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer for WI FACETS. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities and she looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.

Lisa Stewart has been serving families through the help desk at WI FACETS for over three years. She has experience with special medical and educational needs with her two young boys and is passionate about helping families who are going thru similar experiences. Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in biology and loves the outdoors, and can often be found in her garden or hiking with her dog.