California Transition Alliance @CATA_transition

Arturo Cazares will join 3 presentation teams, showcasing their dynamic collective efforts in transition planning for YWD! Arturo has been an instrumental founding member of the steering committee for the Orange County Local Partnership Agreement (OCLPA) group @RegionalCntrOC

Stephanie Coleman of @sac_coe will share how students with high needs can pursue an alternative high school diploma. Stephanie will share insights w/families, educators & school administrators abt the 2024 amended statute (Education Code 51225.31 and 51225.32). @CADeptEd

Members of the disability community should not have to struggle to build financial security bc of the risk of losing public benefits & the high cost of expenses. With CalABLE, you can save for needs & dreams & afford to live ur best life!! calable.ca.gov/how-it-works @wearecalable

Thomas Veloso of @SIP_Impact_ will cover values such a presume competence, dignity of risk, creating agency in our youth with disabilities. He will also raise awareness of 'unintended consequences' when we do not analyze student behavior w/in the lens of communication.

🚨🚨🚨One Week Today until the @CATA_transition Bridge to the Future VI Secondary Transition Conference in Sacramento, CA! Youth with disabilities, families, educators, school administrators, VR and DDS Counselors, service providers and disability advocacy orgzs..See You Soon!😊

Prepare to explore how students with high needs can pursue an alternative high school diploma. Kristin Wright from the @sac_coe will share insights with families & LEAs abt the 2024 amended statute. Learn how Presume Competence & Self-Determination impacts student success!

Charlotte Dobyns will share the secrets of creating a thriving student-run microbusiness, from sourcing coffee beans to delivering excellence! Self-Advocates not only serve a top-notch cup of coffee but also present with polished communication skills and professionalism!

We love this article on Triangulated IEP Transition Goals. We love the statement, "Preparing youth for the demands of adulthood." Our work is critical! 👊 shorturl.at/uqWq7

Are you ready for Bridge to the Future 6 Institute? We’re using Whova to help you network, navigate, and participate. Join our event app to stay connected with everything happening! whova.com/portal/HYoYL66… #whova whova.com/portal/HYoYL66…

Make plans to learn from Lisa Chaves from the @Lodi Unified School District & Christina Canevari of the @CaliforniaDOR who will team up to emphasize the significance of work experience programs for transition-age students & their influence on post-secondary success. #BTTFVI

🚨Bridge to the Future VI Secondary Transition Institute attendees! Download the Whova app (scan the QR code). You can see the schedule of presenters and workshops, plus you can start engaging with secondary transition community of leaders!

Make plans to attend this workshop w/Jennifer Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP to explore best practices in supporting high school students who use AAC as they transition to adulthood. Learn strategies for fostering independence, self-advocacy, & shared decision-making devices. @Placercoe

The California Siblings Leadership Network empowers & supports siblings of individuals with disabilities. “Sibs” often transition from peer to caregiver, making it important to consider the whole family when transition planning.

GET READY! Two weeks today is the Day 1 of the Bridge to the Future VI Secondary Transition Institute in Sacrament! Attendees rec'd an email invitation to download the Whova app. Start engaging w/this community of learners! @followers

Kalyn Farris will be presenting on the importance of siblings in the future planning for individuals w/disabilities at our Bridge to the Future VI Conference. The @SibsCalifornia empowers & supports siblings with disabilities. Looking forward to learning from Kalyn! @followers

Makes plans to explore @HQIEPs ASCEND framework - - Awareness, Self-Advocacy, Confidence, Expression, Navigation, Determination - - to strengthen self-determination instruction for ALL students! You will learn that ASCEND can be taught at any grade level! highqualityieps.net

"There are so many things I can do!" With a strengths -based lens, anything is possible! Thank you @SDRegionalCtr - - 🎯#youthvoice #BTTFVI #SelfDetermination #Perseverance facebook.com/share/p/1CJnbG…

Have you heard abt the white paper that was an collective effort from the Orange County Local Partnership Agreement? The OCLPA network promotes preparation for & achievement of Competitive Integrated Employment for youth with disabilities ages 14-30! 👍workshop! @TPIChapman

Come & learn from Dr. Jess Block Nerren of @csusb on the future of post-secondary education for students w/accommodations, including ways that public state universities collaborate w/their LEAs, SELPAs, etc. to provide opportunities & access in post-secondary education & beyond.

Heather DiFede of @hqiep to explain California Assembly Bill No. 438 (effective 07/01/25) This legislation requires IEP teams to consider the need for developing measurable post-secondary goals & transition svcs as students enter HS - rather than waiting until the age of 16!