Parents, students, teachers and providers are encouraged to join the Suffolk Public Schools Department of Special Education virtually on Zoom for free informational sessions on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. starting Tuesday, December 12, 2023. This series will provide families, students, and educators with information and insights to encourage and enhance participation in the transition IEP process .Click the link to join virtually via Zoom. https://spsk12-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOuorT0rH9DVpgvD8TaCpOAqgvomG6Cz.

Please see the information for the December 12th meeting below:
Guest Host: Suffolk Public Schools Transition Specialists

Topics: Steps for Successful Transition Planning and The Student Driven IEP

Meeting January 9, 2024
Guest Host: Matthew Olson, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Topics: Outside Agency Collaboration DARS Services and Application Procedures

What is transition?
‘’Transition is the process students and their families use to think about life after high school, to identify their desired outcomes, and to plan their community and school experiences to assure that the students acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.”

 -Virginia Department of Education

Steps for Successful Transition Planning
Student Driven IEP
Outside Agency Collaboration
Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment
Post-Secondary Goals in Education/Training
Employment, and Independent Living (as required)
Thoughtful Course of Study
Services and Activities aligned to Post-Secondary Goals
Annual IEP Goals aligned to Post-Secondary Goals
Ongoing Progress Monitoring and Assessment

For questions, please contact your school's Transition Specialist:

Suffolk Public Schools
Travis Hansin
travishansin@spsk12.net

Nansemond River High School
Olivia McElroy-Kunkel
oliviamcelroy-kunkel@spsk12.net

Lakeland High School
Colleen Sweet
colleebsweet@spsk12.net

King's Fork High School
Melissa Walter
melissawalter@spsk12.net