Joseph Greget's Special Education and Student Services Blog: Taylor County Transition Night on March 20 in Medford

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Taylor County Transition Night

Tuesday March 20

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Taylor County Education Center

* RSVP to Joseph Greget at gregejo@medford.k12.wi.us or 715-748-2316 ext 324 or dinner ordering purposes and planning preparations

Purpose

To help support students on their Road to Success for post-secondary school planning, vocational opportunities, and independent living
To support parents in their understanding of what resources are available now, what is their in the future, and how to get there.
Highlight our many local resources agencies and their services
Promote our quality transition and special education services while in high school and in our SOAR 18-21 year old program.
Learn about financial options and planning for the future through Thrivent and Kelz Law Office

Recommended participants:

Students with an IEP age 14 and older
Parents of Special Needs Students
Special Education Staff of Students with Post-Secondary Transition Planning Needs or those who want to learn more
Area Transition Providers
Open to all school districts in Taylor County

Transition Night Highlights:

Free Dinner for those in attendance
Raffle Prizes including free ticket to "An Evening of Illusions" at MAMS that evening starting at 7:00 pm.
Learn about our SOAR 18-21 year old, Colby Schools, and Black River Industries new opportunities for students to spend overnight hours M-Th.
Exhibits from local agencies set up throughout the building from 4-7 pm
Small group sectional presentations every 20 minutes between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Sectional topics - DVR Services, Long-Term Care Provider Supports, Special Needs Trust Planning, Financial Planning, Guardianship, Children's Support Waiver, and more

Agencies in Attendance include, but not limited to:

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