Early Transition Planning: Strategies for Pre-K—5
Start Strong: Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Future
Did you know that planning for life after high school starts on the very first day of preschool? As an early educator or family member, you play a crucial role in setting students with disabilities on a path to success. But do you know the steps to help them start strong and finish well?
In this free, self-paced course, you'll gain practical strategies and evidence-based practices to support early transition planning. You will discover the importance of collaboration between school, home, and the community to enhance students' successful postsecondary outcomes. With engaging videos, interactive activities, and high-quality resources, you’ll feel confident in your role in shaping students’ futures.
This course aligns with the Virginia Department of Education's commitment to early transition planning and offers 10 recertification points (with administrator approval). Register today and take the first step in making a lasting impact!
Module 1: Transition Planning: It’s Never Too Early to Begin
In this module, you’ll examine how early education shapes future success and the essential role early educators play in preparing students with disabilities.
Module 2: Components that Lead to Successful Outcomes
In this module, you will discover the power of high expectations and how emphasizing individual strengths early in a child’s educational journey can have lifelong benefits.
Module 3: Nurturing Career Development in Elementary Years
In this module, you’ll explore why career development should begin as soon as students with disabilities start school and how to incorporate work-based learning activities in preschool and elementary classrooms.
Module 4: Bridging Families and Agencies to Support Early Transition Planning
This module will introduce you to valuable resources you can offer to families to support their child’s development at home, in school, and in the community. You will also explore practical ways to collaborate with families and key partners, such as service agencies, to create a shared vision for the child’s future.
Audience
This course is designed for early special educators, related service providers, administrators, and others working with Pre-K through 5th-grade students with disabilities and their families.
Technical requirements
Participants need a computer with internet access and the ability to view PDFs and watch videos. CTI video lectures are captioned and have transcripts.
- Cost: Free
- Duration: Flexible
- Lessons: 4
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Recertification Points: 10 Points
- Pace: Self-paced
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