Presentation Materials:

Tuesday Evening Keynote: James Patton-Independent Educational Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the College of Education, University of Texas at Austin

Wednesday Morning Keynote: Tad Asbury-Vice President and Executive Director of the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities

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Breakout Session #1 (11:15-12:30):

• Person-Centered Future Planning and Critical Skills for Youth with Disabilities Transition from Foster Care
• Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities
• Transition to Employment Curriculum and Training
• Believing the HYPE-Keys to Motivating Students of Color (these following slides are not for duplication and cannot be used in a presentation)
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• Person Centered Care-Labels and Silos
• The Predictor Implementation Self-Assessment
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• Collaboration: The True Definition
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• Transition Assessment: Dreams and Realities

Wednesday Afternoon Keynote: Audrey Trainor, Associate Professor, New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Department of Teaching & Learning, Special Education Program

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Breakout Session #2 (2:00-3:15):

• Interdisciplinary Transition Team Initiative: A Holistic Planning Approach for Young Adults with Sensory Loss/Multiple Disabilities
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• Standards of Excellence for Community Based Work Instruction
• Engaging Career Development Activities for the Classroom
• The At Risk Calculator
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• Aspire of WNY Work of Work Program
• Including Communities Program: A Community-Based Classroom Fostering Independence and Work Readiness Skills for Students 18-21 Years of Age
• Parent Panel: Getting it Done
• Tough Questions in Career Exploration: Techniques and Tools for Realistic Goals
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Breakout Sessions #3 (3:30-4:45):

• Using Yoga Breathing with Students to Manage Anxiety and Self-Regulation
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• The Criminal Justice System and Its Implications for Transition Planning
• Belonging in the Real World
• The Post Secondary Readiness Rubric v3
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• When Collaboration Works…How to Overcome Obstacles that Lead to Success
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• Ballston Spa Approach to the CDOS Commencement Credential and Work-Based Learning
• Tips for Fostering Career Awareness and Development
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Breakout Session #4 (8:45-10:00):

• Developing School and Community Connections to Create Work Readiness Opportunities
• Planning Today for a Successful Tomorrow!
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• What’s New in NTACT’s Transition Taxonomy 2.0
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• Supporting Active Student Participation in the IEP Process
• Supporting Students on the Job Site
• Career Curiosity Through Creativity and Competition
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• Family Perspectives on Transition
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Endnote Address: Christopher Suriano-Assistant Commissioner of Special Education and Kevin Smith-Deputy Commission of Adult Education and Workforce Development