Handouts

Parent Interview - No Prompts

Presenter: Patty Todd

Sample Executive Summary

Presenter: Patty Todd

Sample SD CAV

Presenter: Patty Todd

Special Education Teacher Interview - No Prompts

Presenter: Patty Todd

Post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities has evolved from a dream to an expectation. Planning early is the first step in preparing for college. This session will present information regarding how the DREAM Partnership has developed a transition curriculum which will assist educators and students in having a successful transition to post-secondary education.

Presenter: Jarred Dressler, Kimberly Williams

During this interactive session, presenters will explore evidence-based predictors of post-school success in the area of career development. Learn how these predictors were used to collect data within one rural school districts to plan for and implement expanded career development opportunities for students. Be prepared to share your knowledge and expertise to expand career development opportunities!

Presenter: Joan Kester, Amanda Szczerba

STARS is an innovative program that allows youth and young adults with disabilities to have real life experiences in the working world. This presentation will cover what is needed to design a program that not only provides experience, but also includes an assessment that allows parents, students, and school districts to have further information that they can use when planning for transition. The presenters will discuss how they formed collaborations with community partners, the different types of collaborations that were made and the outcomes that have occurred because of the collaborative relationship. The assessment that is used by the STARS program facilitators will be shared and the presenters will provide details on how they have built in to the program travel training and social skills.

Presenter: Jaclyn Nagle, Julie Skovera

College is increasingly a reality for students with intellectual disabilities and post-secondary education programs are GROWING in Pennsylvania. Participants will learn about Pennsylvania's six inclusive programs: Arcadia University, Drexel University, Mercyhurst University OASIS Program, Penn State-Harrisburg, Slippery Rock University, and West Chester University. Each panelist will outline their program with information on admission requirements, the role of peer mentors, academic supports for students, residential living, developing a path to competitive employment, and tuition. The DREAM Partnership will also provide a brief update on emerging programs in Pennsylvania.

Presenter: Multiple Presenters

A comprehensive guidance plan is required as part of Pennsylvania School Code under Chapter 339 with Academic Standards for Career Education and Work, which address the importance of career planning for all students related to labor market projections and workforce needs. This session will explore the 339 plan requirements and considerations for special educators, with the goal of improving the collaborative partnerships between school counselors, special education administrators, teachers, and transition coordinators.

Presenter: Hillary Mangis, Gerald Pepe

The STREAM Factory is a strategic initiative to help students become aware of emerging technology in industry, and develop digital job skills through a work-to-learn program. Students engage multiple disciplines (Science-Technology-Robotics-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics – “STREAM”) as applied knowledge. Students engage the basic process of product concept, product design/engineering, and product manufacturing. The STREAM Factory has developed an actual customer base for which students make products such as T-shirts, posters, brochures, graphic logos, wood plaques, and laser engraved signage. Furthermore, students acquire basic soft skills such as teamwork while producing products as well as basic communication skills needed to interface with customers.

Presenter: Ray Choley, Daniel Fisher