Getting It Right from the Start
A Virtual Series for Middle & High School Professionals
Please join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Training and Consultation team for this VIRTUAL training series.
This practical and engaging, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Participants will learn how to write clear, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) with a primary focus on the PELs of Postsecondary transition. Participants will also enhance their knowledge of alignment with students’ goals, strengths, and needs.
Through real-world examples, compliance guidance, and best practices, attendees will leave better prepared to ensure each student’s transition plan supports a successful path to adulthood—whether that includes postsecondary education, employment, or independent living. Perfect for new and veteran educators, case managers, and administrators committed to "getting it right from the start."
Participant Information
Getting it Right from the Start
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational & Physical Therapists, Transition Coordinators, Special Education Liaisons, Other Building Level Admin
Act 48 Hours:
- Act 48 hours will be awarded at the end of this training
- 1 Act 48 hour will be awarded per training for a total of 7 hours at the end of the training series
- Participants may pick and choose any or all sessions in the series, Act 48 hours are provided for each session
Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 1
Date: 9/11/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Transition Assessment for Middle School Youth. Learn how to select, administer, and interpret age-appropriate transition assessments to inform planning for middle school students
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 2
Date: 9/25/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Composing Middle School Transition Age Postsecondary Present Levels. Discover strategies for writing clear, data-driven present levels of academic and functional performance that reflect middle school students’ postsecondary goals
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 3
Date: 10/02/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Composing the Middle School Transition Grid. Gain practical guidance on completing the transition grid to align middle school students' goals, services, and activities with future readiness
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 4
Date: 10/30/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Transition Assessment for High School Youth. Explore tools and methods for assessing high school students’ strengths, preferences, interests, and needs to guide transition planning
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 5
Date: 11/20/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Composing High School Transition Age Postsecondary Present Levels. Develop skills to write meaningful present levels that accurately reflect high school students’ current performance and support postsecondary planning
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 6
Date: 12/11/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Composing the High School Transition Grid. Learn how to effectively complete the transition grid for high school students to ensure coordinated, goal-driven transition services
Getting It Right from the Start-Session 7
Date: 12/18/2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom registration)
Register for Composing PELs and Transition Plans for Youth who have Autism, Life Skills, and Emotional Support Needs. Examine best practices for tailoring present levels and transition plans to meet the unique needs of students with autism, life skills needs, and emotional support requirements
Contact Information
Registration Questions:
Karen Duncan, Administrative Support
Training Content Questions:
Dr. Erin Grimm, Training and Consultation Coordinator
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.