Events

Transition Practitioners' Council (TPC) East Fall 2009 Meeting

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College 4 U 2010

to be announced.

Transition Assessment and Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Resources and Strategies. Presented by : Mary E. Morningstar, PhD. University of Kansas

Dec. 3, 2009 Omni Hotel, Newport News, VA

Dec. 4, 2009 Four Points by Sheraton Manassas Battlefield, Manassas, VA

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Virginia Transition Forum

Virginia Transition Forum 2010 will be held at the hotel Roanoke Comference Center, Roanoke VA, March 15 - 17, 2010. For more information, visit this website or view this flyer.

Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment for Youth with Disabilities

Dr. Gary M. Clark presented a full day workshop on "Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment for Youth with Disabilities" on Monday, August 24, 2009 in Richmond, VA. His presentation focused on a comprehensive review of the process focusing on an overview, formal and commercially available instruments, informal activities, and resources. A copy of his presentation and highlights from the conference can be viewed here.

Capital Regional Youth Workforce Transition Council

The Greater Richmond Intercommunity Transition Council (GRITC) merged in August, 2009 with another strong local transition council. The Capital Regional Youth Workforce Transition Council meets once per month in Henrico County. This active group is comprised of the following members:

Chesterfield County Public Schools
VA Dept. of Correctional Education
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
VA Employment Commission
14th District Court Services Unit
16th District Court Services Unit
Job Corps
Capital Area Workforce Center
Dept. of Rehabilitative Services
Goodwill Industries
The Choice Group
Richmond City Public Schools
Goodchland County Public Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools

The Capital Regional Youth Workforce Transition Council members work with students with disabilities and students who are at risk for school failure, as well as incarcerated youth. Our Mission is to improve outcomes for the youth whom we serve.
All meetings for the merged transition council are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 9-11AM at the Henrico Court Services Unit. The physical location is on Dixon Powers Drive off Parham Road. The official address is 4201 East Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23228. Please contact Kathe Wittig with questions.

Heartland Regional Transition Council Meetings

For more information contact Joan Lovegren-O'Brien - jlovegrenobr@vcu.edu.

2nd Tuesday each month 1:30 - 3:30

September 8
October 13 (Future Trek)
November 10
December 8
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11

Southeastern Virginia Intercommunity Transition Council (SEVITC) Meetings:

For more information contact Joan Lovegren-O'Brien - jlovegrenobr@vcu.edu.

1st Tuesday each month 9:00 - 11:00

September 1
October 6
November 3
December 1
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6 (?)
May 4
June 1

Brunswick-Halifax-Mecklenburg Transition Council (B-H-M) Meetings

For more information contact Joan Lovegren-O'Brien - jlovegrenobr@vcu.edu.

3^rd Wednesday each month 1:00 – 3:00

September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16

2009 Conferences

Division on Career Development & Transition National Conference.

VDOE Training and Technical Assistance Center @ Virginia Commonwealth University
Partnership for People with Disabilities | School of Education
Region 1: 10 E. Franklin St. - Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 828-6947
Region 8: Pickett Park, 440 QM Circle, Blackstone, VA 23824 (434) 292-3723
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