Fall 2025 - Transition University (Online & Self-Paced) PEATC, Available October 6th-December 8th 2025

Description:

Registration for Fall 2025- Transition University - Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to make it through day-to-day challenges and might not feel they have the energy to think about what happens after high school. Others may want to plan for that transition but are confused by unfamiliar language, complex steps, and the many agencies that may be involved in adult services.

Join us for this FREE 5-session SELF-PACED online course that focuses on providing parent-friendly information to help make transition planning easier. This course is designed for parents/caregivers of elementary, middle, or high school students that receive special education services, and the professionals that support them. The goal is to share factual information on transition services and to help make the transition from school services to the adult services world less confusing.

Topics covered in this course will include:

• What do we mean by Transition and Why is it Important?
• Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, and Age of Majority
• Future Planning including Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and Letters of Intent
• Transitioning into Independent Living (employment, further education, housing, etc.)
• Connecting to Your Community and Adult Services (waivers, social security, vocational rehabilitation, etc.)
• And much more!

This course begins October 6, 2025 and will be open through December 8, 2025.

A new session of the course will open each week and then remain open for the rest of the course time. A certificate of completion for 9 hours will be provided for all who complete the training.

Sessions contain video content, written content, discussion opportunities, and resources.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department Of Education (VDOE)