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2018 Texas Transition Conference

3:00pm CST

Changing Perspectives & Raising Expectations: Inclusive Higher Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Repeated) West AlabamaLauren Bethune, Ph.D. I'm Determined (Repeated) PlazaJohn McNaught, M.Ed.

4:15pm CST

High Expectations for Transition Success: It Takes Three (Repeated) PlazaSean Roy • Mary Jane Willams • Chris Wilson Academic, Secondary Transition, and Vocational Rehabilitation EBPs: Findings from NTACTs Systematic Literature Review West AlabamaLauren Bethune, Ph.D. • Valerie Mazzotti, Ph.D.

9:30am CST

The Skills that Matter Galleria I, II, and IIIAmy Gaumer Erickson • Patricia Noonan

10:45am CST

A Special Education Success Story West AlabamaJennifer Fitzhugh Parent Connections Plaza ISean Roy • Mary Jane Willams Not a Parent Conference, But a Transition Conference SageChristopher Morris Graduation Requirements for Students in Texas who Receive Special Education Services Chevy ChaseSam Gonzalez Developing the Skills that Matter: Conflict Management and Assertiveness Plaza IIPatricia Noonan ME! Bell Ringer Lessons for Self-Determination in a Time Efficient Manner BellaireMalarie Deardorf • Mindy Lingo I'm Determined TanglewoodJohn McNaught, M.Ed. SESSION CANCELLED: Fix-up Strategies to Enhance Comprehension (Repeated) Post OakJessica Manning Acebo Supported Decision Making 101 for Students San FelipeDebbie Wilkes

12:30pm CST

Discovering My Life Through the Discovery Process Galleria I, II, and IIICris Coulston • Ellen Coulston • Cheryl Fortunato • Kevin Fortunato

1:45pm CST

Guardianship: Is it necessary for everyone with an Intellectual Disability? Plaza IIDebbie Wilkes The School and Home Connection: Working Together to Create Better Opportunities for Students Chevy ChaseGayle Fisher Partnership and Collaboration: It's What It's All About SageCheryl Grenwelge I Can See Clearly Now: SPED, Transition, and You West AlabamaBecky Bilyeu • Donna Heiser • Lee Lentz Bridging the Research to Practice Gap: Implementating Secondary Transition EDPs Plaza IValerie Mazzotti, Ph.D. Essential Components of Functional Vocational Evaluation for Students with Disabilities: Employable Goals, Environmental Adjustment, Expert Interpretation San FelipeJames Williams Systematic Instruction: Critical to Success in the Workplace Post OakNorine Jaloway-Gill Texas Guardianship Reforms: A legal Explanation to Self-determination in the Real World TanglewoodJeffrey Miller Benefits and Work Incentives Essential Supports for Employment Success BellaireChimere Clemons • Nehtra Davis • Sara Kendall

3:30pm CST

Pathways to Careers: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Pre-Employment Transition Services Initiative West AlabamaErin Wilder Transition 101 TanglewoodElizabeth Danner ME! Bell Ringer Lessons for Self-Determination in a Time Efficient Manner BellaireMalarie Deardorf • Mindy Lingo Supports for a Life with Self-Determination Chevy ChaseRicky Broussard Video Modeling - An evidence-based intervention that works SageLeena Landmark • Vicki Mitchell WIOA Workforce Initiatives: Pre-Employment Transition Services Plaza IIJanet Estervig Building Transition Education Pre-K-8th Grade: A Parent Perspective San FelipeCris Coulston • Ellen Coulston • Cheryl Fortunato • Kevin Fortunato Changing Perspectives & Raising Expectations: Inclusive Higher Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Repeated) Plaza ILauren Bethune, Ph.D. SESSION CANCELLED: Fix-up Strategies to Enhance Comprehension (Repeated) Post OakJessica Manning Acebo

8:30am CST

Expect More, Do More: We Are All Responsible Galleria I, II, and IIIDerek Nord

10:30am CST

Mobilizing in the State to Advance Employment Plaza IDerek Nord Transition: From Tots to Teens Plaza IISam Gonzalez Using Community Mapping to Increase Indicator 14 Outcomes for 18-22 Services West AlabamaTownsley Raposa Managing all of the Moving Parts in 18+ SageDebbie Gauna • Denise Geiger Improving Post-School Outcomes: Strengthening Self- Determination Skills by Incorporating ‘Health Care’ into Transition Planning Post OakRosemary Alexander • Ivy Goldstein • Vicki Mitchell Relationships Matter BellaireJames Williams Assistive Technology Considerations in Transition TanglewoodAngela Standridge Maximizing Your Strengths with Assistive Technology Chevy ChaseTiffany Sunday What do You do Once You’ve Been exposed to Self-Determination? San FelipeCris Coulston • Ellen Coulston • Cheryl Fortunato • Kevin Fortunato

11:45am CST

SESSION CANCELLED: Transition and Assistive Technology Guide Plaza IIAna Canevaro REPLACEMENT SESSION: Graduation Requirements for Students in Texas who Receive Special Education Services Plaza IISam Gonzalez Addressing the Corner Stones of a Successful Transition Program by Utilizing a “State of the Art” Special Education Solution called Oneder! Post OakSandy Frankum • Linda Hawkins Effective Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Disabilities for Obtaining Employment BellaireDebbie Gauna • Carol Roberts-Hassen Empowering Student Through Pro Social And Employment Skills Using Skills to Pay the Bills Chevy ChaseMary Carrillo • Leah Wood High Expectations for Transition Success: It Takes Three (Repeated) Plaza ISean Roy • Mary Jane Willams • Chris Wilson How to get the Most out of Career Technical Education Classes SageBrynn Biggs Functional Vocational Evaluation: Help me, FVE! You’re my only hope TanglewoodVicki Mitchell • Townsley Raposa How to Address Life Skills in a 50/50 Model San FelipeLauren Cervantes • Mandy Jenkins • Michael Progue Texas Legislative Update: New State Transition Requirements West AlabamaSteve Aleman