March 21, 2023: The Power of Community for Employment and Transition


The Power of Community for Employment and Transition

Session Description

This session will focus on the value of building community partners to support students in employment, daily life skills, communication skills, and leisure skills for transition to life after high school. First we will discuss common family concerns as students transition from school. Next we will discuss how to implement work programs at the high school level. Finally we will discuss how to build those community relationships for the diverse needs of students.

Presenter: MaryBeth Mason, M.S.Ed., Special Education Teacher/Transition Specialist, Children's Learning Center