Life After High School Transition Conference & Resource Expo

Note: Full brochure and mail-in registration at www.ldanj.org-Events

Dr. Rosa Hagin Scholarship-Closed Winners announced at conference

Vendor & advertising information also available at www.ldanj.org

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8:00-8:40 Registration, Breakfast, & Resource Expo Open

8:45-10:00 Session A

Workshop 1: Resilience Can Be Taught! 10 Tools to Motivate ANY Student

Workshop 2: Reaching Beyond One’s Perspective

Workshop 3: Assistive Technology Supports for Transition

Workshop 4: Choosing the College Entrance Exam – ACT, SAT or None

Workshop 5: Panel Discussion: Campus to Career, Internships and More

Workshop 6: The 6 Attributes of Successful Individuals with Learning Differences

Workshop 7: How Executive Functioning Skills Develop for Dyslexic Young Adults

Workshop 8: Successful Transition from High School to College

10:00-10:25 Networking & Resource Expo

10:30-11:45 Session B

Workshop 1: Navigating Transition with Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Workshop 2: Navigating the Career Continuum: A Toolkit for Employment Success

Workshop 3: Parents & Disability Support Services: Partnerships Foster Success

Workshop 4: College Transition: Correcting the Myths and Misunderstandings

Workshop 5: The LD Toolkit: Resources for Young Adults with LD in Transition

Workshop 6: Legal Transition Options

Workshop 7: Study Skills for Today’s College Students: Activating the Inactive Learner

Workshop 8: Bridging the Gap: Planning Transition Secondary to Post-Secondary

 

11:50-12:20; 12:25-12:55 Lunch 1; Networking and Resource Expo

11:50-12:20; 12:25-12:55 Networking and Resource Expo; Lunch 2

 

1:00-2:15 Session C

Workshop 1: Normal Isn’t Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities & ADHD

Workshop 2: Understanding Executive Function and its Impact on School and Life

Workshop 3: Helping the Capable but Unmotivated and Disorganized Student

Workshop 4: What’s New at ETS: Guidelines, Certification, and Personal Statements

Workshop 5: Know Student Rights in Transition and Beyond

Workshop 6: Planning for Transition: Why It is Vital for a Student’s Future

Workshop 7: Employment is a Path, Not a Detour

Workshop 8: Postsecondary Transition “Shopping”-Know Your Options and Find Your Fit

2:15-2:40 Networking & Resource Expo; Scholarship Awards Ceremony

2:45-4:00 Session D

Workshop 1: Normal Isn’t Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities & ADHD

Workshop 2: College Preparation: Fostering Independence & Self-Advocacy

Workshop 3: Transition from School to Adult Life: Nj Regulations and Best Practices

Workshop 4: Transitioning from Teen to Adulthood

Workshop 5: Showcasing iPad Technology Apps for Self-Advocacy and Transition

Workshop 6: Planning for Transition with Adult Services

Workshop 7: Remember the Soft Skills – the (Not So Easy) Steps to Success

Workshop 8: Transition to College & Employment-Executive Functioning Challenges

4:00 Certificates for 6 Professional Development hours distributed (NJ Provider Identification #568)

NJEA Professional Endorsement

Complete session descriptions available on our website www.ldanj.org

 

Hope to see you at the conference!

Together we CAN make a difference!

Special thanks to DDNJ and to TCNJ for their support!!

 

Sponsor, advertising, and vendor opportunities

Contact LDANJ at info@ldanj.org or go to www.ldanj.org for form.

Submit until May 1, 2018 (Early Bird discounts thru March 1)

 

Early Bird Registration - Discount Rates until May 1, 2018

LDA Members & Students $25, Non-Members $50, Registration & Membership $75

 

Starting May 1, 2018 registration with credit card on Eventbrite only :

Students $25, LDA Members $50, Non-Members $75, Registration & Membership $100

 

Walk-Ins will be honored as space permits; check or cash preferred.

 

Questions? Please call 732-645-2738 or email info@ldanj.org.

 

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options getting to the event?

Parking available right next to Education Building

 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

All questions go to info@ldanj.org or 732-645-2738.

***On the date of the event only, contact 732-991-9107 if you have a problem.

 

What is the refund policy?

Typically, there will be no refunds after May 1.

 

Parents & Disability Support Services: Partnerships Foster Success-Woodruff & Plenn

Learning Disabilities Association of NJ (LDANJ)

Learning Disabilities Association of NJ (LDANJ)