TRAININGS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Trainings

The Institute collaborates with agencies, service providers and schools to provide assistance with trainings and dissemination of transition information to families, teachers, youth and young adults with developmental disabilities. Workshops and trainings are offered across Monroe County and address a number of topics related to transition for students with developmental disabilities.

Video : Overview of Training offered by IIT

Transition Part 1: Nuts and Bolts of Transition
Discusses what to expect during the transition planning process from federal and state guidelines to individualized practices and services for students and families.

Transition Part 2: Compliance to Quality for Transition
Recommends the next steps for improving and transforming existing transition planning and implementation of services for students with disabilities.

Overview of OPWDD Eligibility and ACCES-VR Eligibility  

Provides a description of OPWDD and ACCES-VR services with basic information on eligibility and the application process and information about local OPWDD and ACCES-VR representatives. 

Effective Family-Professional Partnerships 

Focuses on the importance of family and professional involvement during the transition process and provides techniques to create an effective partnership during this process.

Interested in other transition topics? Let us know!

Would you like to collaborate on trainings or outreach events, please contact Anitra Medlock, Training and Outreach Coordinator at anitra_medlock@urmc.rochester.edu.