Transition is about planning for life! It includes planning for academic and non-academic courses and learning experiences, employment and related training opportunities, community living, and leisure activities. A goal of transition is to help youth understand their disability and choices to determine their future. One way transition does this is by connecting youth to teachers and other caring adults, support services, and experiences that build skills and help them reach their goals.” - From the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (www.ncset.org)
Is there a cost for attending?
No, it is free to attend the 2021 Transition Conference.
Who is this conference for? What if I don’t live in Knox County?
The 2021Transition Conference is for students with disabilities who need help planning for their transition into adulthood, as well as their parents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers. Knox County residence is NOT a requirement for attending the conference.
How do I register?
Registration is closed for this event.
How to I request an accommodation at the conference?
When you complete your online registration, you will have the opportunity to request and describe any accommodation(s) you may require.
If I still have questions after the conference, where do I go?
You can reach the Knox County Transition School to Work Grant Team at 865.594.1590. Following the conference, a list of contact names, email addresses and phone numbers will be available for representatives from agencies who presented at the conference.
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Planificación para la transición a la edad adulta para estudiantes con discapacidades
El equipo de subvenciones para la transición de la escuela al trabajo de las escuelas del condado de Knox será el anfitrión de la Conferencia de transición VIRTUAL 2021: Yo puedo. Voy a. En asociación con más de 20 agencias comunitarias, este evento virtual GRATUITO de medio día conectará a los estudiantes y las familias con los recursos de la comunidad para ayudarlos a prepararse para la vida después de la escuela secundaria. Los participantes aprenderán sobre diversas vías de educación postsecundaria y empleo de estudiantes anteriores, se conectarán con agencias comunitarias que pueden proporcionar recursos y apoyo después de la escuela secundaria y obtendrán información sobre planificación y vida independiente en la edad adulta. La conferencia capacitará a los estudiantes y las familias con conocimientos y opciones para ayudar en la planificación proactiva para el futuro.
Complete el formulario de registro para recibir los detalles importantes de la conferencia en los próximos meses.