CANCELED-Indicator #14 Improving Employment Outcomes for Students with Disabilities/x

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Indicator #14 Improving Employment
Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Presenters: Cindy Cain, WDA, Statewide Transition Coordinator
Meredith Dressel, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Steve Gilles, DPI Consultant, Transition
Mary Kampa, Post High School Project Director
Mike Linak, Department of Health Services
David Nass, WSTI Transition Coordinator

Date: January 28, 2011

Lunch Provided

Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Location: CESA #3, 1300 Industrial Drive, Fennimore, WI 53809

Cost: No cost for participants, but you must register to attend

Target Audience: HS Special ED Teachers, Directors of Special Education & School Psychologists

Description: This session will begin with Mary Kampa discussing what can be learned from post school outcomes and how the information may be used to shape programs for youth with disabilities. Participants will become familiar with the post school outcome requirements and results for Indicator #14.

Next there will be a panel representing DPI and adult service agencies DHS and DVR. This panel will focus on integrated employment outcomes and the role each agency plays in the transition process. In addition, the new DPI, DHS, DVR Interagency Agreement will be discussed.

In addition, Dave Nass will share effective practices for interagency collaboration including effective communication, using local and regional data, and describing common elements to improve outcomes for students with disabilities transitioning from school to integrated employment.

No Charge - Costs for participation are funded through the CESA #3 Regional Services Network (RSN) Grant

Contact for Information:
Jim Nelson
jnelson@cesa3.k12.wi.us
800-261-0000 ext 211

Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot. Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated. CESA #3 is handicapped accessible.