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Explore the power of collaboration between Parent Mentors, Transition Coordinators, State Support Teams (SSTs), and other transition support staff in championing students with disabilities through key transition points. Our guests share real-world examples, practical strategies, and a call to action for Parent Mentors to build and strengthen these essential partnerships.
Alex Corwin, Former Program Director, OCALI’s Lifespan Transitions Center
Amy Szymanski, Secondary Transition and Workforce Development Consultant, ODEW Office for Exceptional Children
amy.szymanski@education.ohio.gov
OCALI Take 5 Webinars: https://ocali.org/take-5
OCALI Lifespan Transitions Center: https://ocali.org/lifespan-transition…
ODEW Secondary Transitions Roadmap: https://education.ohio.gov/getattachm…
State Support Teams https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Sch…
Charting the LifeCourse Tools: https://www.lifecoursetools.com/
Family Resource Network of Ohio (Charting the LifeCourse events and professional development): https://frnohio.org/lifecourse/
What do IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B mean for young children with disabilities, from services in infancy and toddlerhood? This episode breaks down the key timelines and steps in the transition process, including when planning begins (well before age 3), what a smooth hand-off looks like, and how families and school districts coordinate.
Highlights include how Parent Mentors can support families emotionally and practically, and strategies for developing strong partnerships among parents, early-childhood educators, and service providers make all the difference during transitions.
Karen Kinkaid, Early Intervention Program Consultant, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Karen.Kincaid@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Jennifer Barnes, Education Program Specialist, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
The transition from high school to adulthood can feel overwhelming; graduation pathways, IEP transition planning, and postsecondary options all come into play. But with clear guidance and strong partnerships, this process can open doors for students and families.
This covers:
Kim Moritz, Parent/Community Engagement and Transition from High School
Amy Freeman, Statewide Transition to Adulthood Program Coordinator at OCECD
Alma Davis, Information Specialist/Trainer at OCECD
Download this document containing the organizations and resources mentioned in this podcast, as well as suggested conversation starters on the topics with families.
The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is funded by The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The Oversight and Professional Development for Ohio Parent Mentors is provided by The Ohio State University’s Center on Education and Training for Employment, a translational research center within the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Center on Education and Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614) 247-9982
Email: cete-parentmentor@osu.edu