Moving Beyond Indicator 13

This two-part series guides school district teams in developing a comprehensive, research-based transition system that strengthens programming, services, and compliance. Attendees will explore sustainable frameworks, leverage transition data for informed planning, and engage in district-centered action steps. Emphasis will be placed on building collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and applying best practices to enhance and sustain high-quality transition outcomes.

This series is ideal for school district teams involved in secondary transition planning, programming, and services. Teams should include a combination of special education administrators, transition coordinators, secondary educators, school counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors, related service providers, and work-based learning coordinators. Participation by individuals who oversee compliance and data analysis, as well as those who foster community partnerships, will ensure a well-rounded and effective transition system development.

Target Audience:

General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Transition Coordinators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Building Principals, Agency Personnel, Special Education Liaisons

Act 48 Hours:

• 5 (five) hours per session, for a total of 10 (ten) Act 48 hours will be awarded after the training series.
• Participants MUST attend all sessions in series. No partial Act 48 will be awarded.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training series.

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration.

In this session, participants will explore how to develop and implement a comprehensive, research-based transition system that supports meaningful student programming and services. Topics will include using transition data sources to drive informed planning, aligning practices with compliance standards, and applying a sustainability framework to ensure long-term impact. Participants will begin district-centered action planning to evaluate and strengthen their current transition practices.

Date: January 22, 2025

Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Location: Flexible Instruction, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Part 2: Strengthening Partnerships and Sustaining Quality Transition Services: This session focuses on creating collaborative, sustainable partnerships with community stakeholders to enhance transition programming. Participants will explore best practices for interagency collaboration, identify resources that support long-term student outcomes, and continue refining their action plans. The session emphasizes strategies for improving current transition services through partnership-building, shared accountability, and continuous improvement.

Date: February 17, 2026

Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Location: Flexible Instruction, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Training Content Questions:

Dr. Erin Grimm, Training and Consultation Coordinator

erin.grimm@aiu3.net

Registration Questions:

Jamila Robinson-Moore, Administrative Support

jamila.robinsonmoore@aiu3.net

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.