NECTC Transition Webinar Series

Webinar Schedule, Registration

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• July 24: What’s In It For Me?: What the Current Research Says about Transition?

  Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will provide an overview of key findings from a review of the empirical research around the transition to preschool and school for all young children.

  For a copy of the audio file from this webinar, please contact Patti Singleton.

  Related File

  • Review of Transition Research
  • A Review of Research in Early Childhood Transition: Child and Family Studies Technical Report #5
  • Webinar 1 Presentation Slides
  • A Child Outcome Framework for the Early Childhood Transition Process
  • Desired Family Outcomes of the Early Childhood Transition Process
  • Literature Review Process and Guide

   

• August 21: How Can We Facilitate Transitions? Key Practices and Strategies (Part 1)

  Friday, August 21, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will provide an overview of 21 recommended practices that have been nationally validated by early childhood and early childhood special education teachers and administrators, as well as family. Sample strategies for each practice will be provided.

  
  For a copy of the audio file from this webinar, please contact Patti Singleton.

  Related Files

  • Technical Report 3 Recommended Transition Practices for Young Children and Families
  • Nationally Validated Transition Practices May 2008
  • Recommended Practices Handout
  • Webinar 2 Presentation Slides

• September 18: How Can We Facilitate Transitions? Choosing Practices and Strategies (Part 2)

  Friday, September 18, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will extend the information on recommended practices to present specific strategies that can be used to support the transition at age 3 and 5, as well as strategies for supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with significant disabilities.

  For a copy of the audio file from this webinar, please contact Patti Singleton.

  Related Files:

  • Webinar 3 Presentation Slides
  • Recommended Practices with Supplemental Agency Planning Grid (Required for Webinar 3)
  • Recommended Practices Handout
  • Webinar 2 Presentation Slides
  • Technical Report 2
  • Technical Report 3
  • Nationally Validated Transition Practices

• October 23: How Can We Put It All Together? Linking Evidence-Based Practices With Transition Requirements

  Friday, October 23, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will provide information on key elements of the transition requirements at age 3 and ways in which state and local programs can embed recommended practices in meeting these requirements.

  For a copy of the audio file from this webinar, please contact Patti Singleton.

  Related Files:

  • Recommended Practices with The Ideal Transition Planning Process (Required for Webinar 4)
  • Webinar 4 Presentation Slides

• November 13: How Can We Best Meet The Needs Of Diverse Families And Children In Transition Planning?

  Friday, November 13, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will focus on research findings related to supporting positive family outcomes through transition planning. Specific information on key issues and barriers identified by families will be provided, along with strategies for addressing the barriers.

  
  Click here to register. Once you have registered, you are encouraged view the webinar support page. Support will be available before and during the webinar.

  Related Files:

  • Netspoke Participant Cheat Sheet
  • Webinar 5 Presentation Slides
  • How can we best meet the needs of Diverse Families and Children in Transition Planning? (Required for Webinar 5)
  • Click here to review the full TASH Newsletter, including Dr. Rous’s cited article for Nov 11 Webinar.

• December 11: How Can We Use The NECTC Web-Based Toolkit To Support The Implementation Of Transition Practices And Strategies?

  Friday, December 11, 2009 1:00 PM (EDT)

  This webinar will provide an overview of a web-based Transition Toolkit that can be used to identify specific transition practices and strategies to support transition planning.

  
  Click here to register. Once you have registered, you are encouraged view the webinar support page. Support will be available before and during the webinar.

  Related Files:

  • Netspoke Participant Cheat Sheet