2026-27 Month-by-Month Approach to Transition - PM (9 Sessions)

***This is part of a year long, multi-session training***

Register for all PM sessions HERE

Join Kansas educators working in transition teams to collaborate and demonstrate understanding and implementation of the components of high quality transition program & services that support postsecondary outcomes. All members of transition teams are encouraged to attend – elementary, middle, high school and postsecondary teachers, transition specialists and coordinators, administrators, parents, related service providers, and paraprofessional staff.

Topics include assessment, student-directed planning, family engagement, academic content, employment and career development, independent living and inclusion in the community.  

Overall Objectives 

Participants will: 

• Analyze and evaluate skills, strategies, and evidence-based practices from the book to determine their potential impact on post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Design and implement targeted transition strategies in collaboration with students, educators, and/or family members, adjusting based on contextual needs and observed outcomes.
• Synthesize and share insights, resources, and implementation experiences with peers to foster collective learning and refine transition planning practices.  

During this professional development opportunity, participants are required to complete all of the following components -- 

1. Participate in a monthly hour-long study session using a virtual platform on the first Thursday of each month from September through April at  8:00-9:00 AM OR 3:30-4:30 PM.  We ask that you commit to either AM or PM and then if something unplanned comes up, you will have the flexibility to attend the other session that day.

Required monthly session dates: 

• Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Thursday, December 3, 2026
• Thursday, February 4, 2027
• Thursday, March 4, 2027
• Thursday, April 1, 2027

2. Participate in two virtual training days (January 13 & 14 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) where participants will collaborate and reflect regarding implementation and outcomes

3. Read monthly assignments from Morningstar & Clavenna-Deane (2018) Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning & Services (Note: book will be provided by TASN ATBS)

4. Communicate virtually or via email each month with a TASN ATBS coach to facilitate classroom implementation

5. Complete monthly implementation assignments and share results and reflections relating to implementation during the required monthly virtual session

6. Document outcomes of transition planning and programming as it relates to a student or group of students