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Transition Conference for Plainfield Special Needs Students, Families
"Success After High School" event is March 11.
PLAINFIELD, IL -- District 202 families with students with special needs are invited to the Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee’s 19th Annual Transition Conference from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11, at Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet.
This special event, titled “Success After High School” will feature exhibits and information exploring special needs students’ rights, responsibilities and resources for life after high school.
Attendees will hear from numerous presenters and will be able to visit with exhibitors. The program will also include round table sessions for parents, students, educators and service providers.The event will help families answer key questions about post high school life on such topics as:
- services available for individuals with special needs after leaving high school;
- college;
- the IEP/IAP process, 504 plan and the laws that protect individuals with disabilities;
- vocational training;
- transportation; and
- career options and job interviews.
Submitted by District 202
Photo: District 202 Administration Center/Patch file
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