As a student is getting ready to graduate, or is aging out of special education, the local education agency (LEA) is required to provide the student and family with a Summary of Academic and Functional Performance (SAAFP).

The SAAFP should include:

• demographic information
• summary of student performance
• recommendations and information about accessing future assistance
• input from the student

A thoughtfully-completed SAAFP can provide a “bridge” that addresses the next steps necessary to complete the transition process that began in the years prior to exiting high school. It provides students and families with a clear idea of what they need to continue to do to work toward the goals students set for themselves.

You can access the Annotated SAAFP on the PaTTAN website.

Below are two resources available through the PaTTAN system to help understand the SAAFP.

Empowering Teens

During this online dialogue on “Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces,” the U.S. Department of Labor sought ideas on the best ways to reach teens with important information about their rights and workplace protections. Among the topics explored were ways the department can better educate and provide resources about teen worker rights and how to ensure workplaces are fair and safe for teen workers. Read the Empowering Teens Final Report.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following training opportunity.

The Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching
Online Course
July 5, 2022 – August 15, 2022

This self-paced five module online course provides participants with relevant information regarding the role of a Job Coach to support students in community-based work settings.

Target Audience
Paraprofessionals, other support staff, teachers, transition coordinators, special education directors, or anyone interested in this topic.

Registration Information
Please register online by visiting the PaTTAN website at https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-2985/Events/Session-36764

For registration questions, contact:
Kristen Olszyk, kolszyk@pattanpgh.net, 800-446-5607 x6848

For content related questions, contact: Kaylee Wynkoop, kwynkoop@pattanpgh.net, 800-446-5607 x6888

The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs invites you to register for the 2022 Virtual Everyday Lives Conference! The Everyday Lives Conference seeks to provide valuable information to Individuals with an intellectual disability and/or autism, their families, and support professionals to help empower individuals to live their ideal everyday lives.

Registration

The conference is free for individuals and families, and $50 for professionals. Registration allows access to all virtual conference sessions. To register online visit https://everydaylives.org/ and click on the Registration tab. Or, you can mail in your registration using the form below.

Conference Lineup

The conference lineup, including presenters and presentation topics, is now available to view at https://everydaylives.org/ under the Schedule tab.

Conference Dates and Tracks

June 1, 2022

Supportive Technology

June 8 - June 9, 2022

Dual Diagnosis

June 16, 2022

Employment

PEAL's 21 and Able Project is hosting several parent virtual meetings and drop-in sessions in the coming months (starting March 15th!) to support empowering parents to empower their youth/young adults in transition! We have attached the flyer and the link that will lead you to the registration. 21 and Able, Powered by United Way Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Townhalls

DCDT wants to connect, engage, and provide support to our community. That is why we are offering a series of DCDT Townhall discussions, which are free to all members! We hope to connect with you on the second Tuesday of each month at 3pm EST.

• June 14, 2022 - Research

Visit the DCDT website to learn more.

NOTE: These townhalls are for MEMBERS only. To learn more about how to join, visit the DCDT website.

The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) provides information, tools, and supports to assist multiple stakeholders to provide effective services and instruction for students and out-of-school youth with disabilities.

Check out their Training Resource Library.

If you're new to transition, be sure to check out Transition 101!