Transition Navigation
A clearer path from school to what’s next.
As children with disabilities move into their teenage years, the focus of educational planning begins to expand. The question is no longer only, “What does my child need to succeed in school?” It becomes, “What will my child need to build a meaningful adult life?”
Education or training. Employment. Independent living. Transportation. Healthcare. Financial and legal considerations. Community resources. Self-advocacy. Suddenly, families are navigating systems and decisions that extend far beyond the IEP.
Transition planning is how we start connecting those dots before your child leaves the school system.
Until children with disabilities reach the age of 14, educational planning generally happens at school through an IEP or 504 Plan and your child's educational programming is contained to the educational environment described by the established plans.
It seems like, all of the sudden, your child turns 14 and it's time to start planning for life outside of the public education system. It feels like the wild, wild west.
What are their goals? What are your goals for your child? In seven years or less, you and your child will have to figure it out without the framework you've been used to.
Who, what, where, when and how? Oh my!
Holistic Services
As a Transition Quarterback, I help families navigate the complex journey of post-secondary planning. My support is tailored to your child's unique needs, ensuring a comprehensive strategy for their future independence and success.
Parent Coaching
Empowering parents with the tools and mindset needed to lead their child's transition team with confidence and clarity. The paradigm shifts when your child leaves the school system but I help you evolve too.
Resource Navigation
Identifying and evaluating the necessary resources your child will need such as vocational training, college options, independent living resources, transportation solutions, legal needs, healthcare, and self advocacy.
School Representation
Understand how to build the framework now while your child is still in school. Ensuring that your child's IEP or 504 Plan builds in the post-secondary rigor that is necessary for success for years to come. All geared toward your child's strengths and goals.