Moving Beyond Indicator 13:

This two-part series supports school district teams and individual professionals with building a comprehensive, research-based transition system. Together, these sessions provide professional development to enhance practical tools, strategies, and planning structures to support districts in creating cohesive, effective transition systems that lead to improved outcomes for students.

Part one of this series, participants will explore how to build a comprehensive, research-based transition system using data to inform planning, align practices with compliance, and improve student outcomes. The session emphasizes sustainable frameworks, collaboration, and district-level action planning to strengthen transition services.

The final session of this series, participants will develop or refine district-centered action plans to strengthen interagency partnerships and leverage community resources to improve transition services. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, shared accountability, and the examination of current partnerships, service gaps, and funding streams to enhance system effectiveness.

Additionally, participants will define the role of the Transition Coordinator and identify actionable steps to sustain this position over time. Focus is placed on advancing continuous improvement efforts that promote coordination, consistency, and long-term student success.

Target Audience: Other district level administrators, special education liaisons, other building level administrators, building principals, transition coordinators, and special education teachers

Act 48 Hours:

• 5 Act 48 hours will be awarded per training for a total of 10 hours at the end of the training series
• Participants MUST attend all sessions in the series, no partial Act 48 hours will be awarded

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

This session supports district teams and individual professionals with building a comprehensive, research-based transition system that drives meaningful student outcomes. Participants will examine sustainable frameworks and leverage multiple transition data sources to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on aligning practices with compliance requirements while moving beyond compliance to improve the quality and impact of transition services.

Throughout the session, participants will explore how to design and implement systems that support effective, student-centered programming. Key topics include using data to identify strengths and gaps, integrating best practices into transition planning, and applying a sustainability framework to ensure long-term success. Collaboration with community partners is highlighted as a critical component of strong transition systems.

Participants will engage in guided, district-centered action planning to evaluate current practices, prioritize areas for growth, and begin developing actionable steps to strengthen their transition systems and improve postsecondary outcomes for students.

Date: 12/01/2026

Time: 8:30AM - 2:30PM

Location: Flexible Instruction Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Building on Part 1, this session supports district teams in strengthening partnerships and sustaining high-quality transition services through intentional collaboration and shared accountability. Participants will explore best practices for effective interagency collaboration and identify key community resources that enhance transition programming and support long-term student outcomes.

The session emphasizes strategies for improving current transition services through partnership-building, coordinated systems, and continuous improvement. Participants will continue their district-centered action planning by refining goals, aligning resources, and identifying actionable steps to strengthen collaboration across stakeholders.

Additionally, participants will examine and define the role of the Transition Coordinator in leading and sustaining these efforts over time. Focus is placed on building systems that ensure continuity, accountability, and lasting impact, ultimately improving postsecondary outcomes for students.

Date: 01/13/2027

Time: 8:30AM - 2:30PM

Location: Flexible Instruction Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Registration Questions:

Karen Duncan, Administrative Support

karen.duncan@aiu3.net

Training Content Questions:

Dr. Erin Grimm, Training and Consultation Coordinator

email: erin.grimm@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.