We kicked off our 2015-2016 Educational Outreach season with our September 11th Friday Forum event at the Palatine Library.
Michelle Schwartz, Clearbrook Transition Outreach Specialist, spoke about “Building Bridges to the Future” and what families should know as they prepare for and experience the transition process. Equating transition to climbing a mountain, she outlined the various steps along the way and focused on the specific goals of transition and tips for better navigating the process. She also spoke about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the shift from entitlement to eligibility. Finally, she outlined the free services available to families through Clearbrook including attending IEP meetings, assisting with applications (SSI, Medicaid, SNAP), community exploration opportunities and referral/linkage services.
Thank you, Michelle, for generously sharing your time and expertise with our families. Thanks also to NSSEO for partnering with us on our Parent Education Series.
A copy of Michelle’s PowerPoint presentation can be accessed here: MichelleSchwartzFridayForum091115