The Family Times May 2018

special needs

Life in High School and Beyond Conference & Resource Expo Transition Planning for the Future Begins by Age 14 Sunday, June 3, 2018 The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey (LDANJ), a nonprofit 501c3, invites parents, educators, adults, professionals, and students to attend the state-wide “Life in High School and Beyond Conference & Resource Expo -Transition Planning Begins by Age 14” at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), 2000 Pennington Road, Education Building, Ewing, 08628 on Sunday, June 3, 2018. It’s never too early to start planning for transition, but the process must start by age 14. This conference will have a variety of workshops regarding the high school experience and preparing students with learning disabilities, attention issues, and/or related disorders for the transition to life after high school. Information will also be provided about options and supports after high school. Topics will include the difference between high school and college/work, student rights, internships, executive function, transition IEPs, learning the soft skills, resilience, and more. In addition to 32 workshops, there will be a Resource Expo to provide additional information.

Starting May 1, conference registration is $25 for students, $50 for LDA members, and $75 for non-members. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Professional Development Certificates are for 6 hours. To register with credit card go to www.ldanj603.eventbrite.com. For more information go to www.ldanj.org-Events, contact LDANJ at 732-645-2738, or email info@ldanj.org.

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Family Times

MAY 2018