Collaborative Transition Planning
Audience | Special Education Teachers and Transition Leaders |
Presenter Name(s) | Marisa Howard-Karp, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Exceptional Lives Julie McKinney, MS, Director of Training / Health Literacy Specialist, Exceptional Lives |
Presenter Bio(s) | Marisa Howard-Karp has spent her career focused on improving access to health care and education, including 15+ years providing professional development training to educators and social workers. As a parent and caregiver to four children with disabilities, she has been part of more than 40 IEP meetings (and counting) and has more experience than she wishes she needed navigating complex services and systems. She loves the work of making these systems easier for other families. She’s a non-profit lifer and a Georgia native who has made her home in the Boston area. Julie McKinney has over 25 years of experience in health literacy, plain language, and adult education. She has deep expertise in writing information so it’s easy to understand, and has developed trainings for educators in clear communication. At Exceptional Lives, she ensures that our content is clear and friendly. She also works to strengthen relationships with community partners, and designs trainings that help them connect with families. Julie also has experience parenting kids with ADHD, learning disabilities and significant intellectual disability. She has ushered her own children through schooling and transition to adulthood, and is committed to helping make this process easier for others. Her core view is that good relationships are the key to just about anything we hope for. |
Description | This workshop will cover strategies to help schools guide SPED families and students through transition planning, to help the student prepare for life after school. Participants will learn about the mindset and needs of families at this time and how to encourage ongoing discussions about the student’s future goals. We’ll also cover key parts of transition planning that parents will need to know, and share resources to help them engage in the process. After this session, attendees will be able to:
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Synchronous / Asynchronous | Synchronous |
Location | Live via Zoom |
Dates & Times | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12pm – 2pm |
PDPs | 2 PDPs |
Credit | n/a |
Cost | $150 ACCEPT members; $180 non-members Team Rates Available |
Registration Deadline | January 28, 2026 |