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The Postsecondary Transition Expo is Saturday, November 5, 2011, from
8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Expo will be held in the Bowen-Thompson
Student Union, located on the Bowling Green State University campus
in Bowling Green, Ohio.
A continental breakfast, lunch, snack and refreshments are available
during the event. All food and refreshments are courtesy of Bowling
Green State University.
Registration is required for this event. Please use the available
registration form. Additional forms are available online
at www.sstr1.org or by request from [email protected]. The registration
deadline is October 26, 2011.
A list of exhibitors, sessions and other information will be posted online
at www.sstr1.org.
The Postsecondary Transition Expo is sponsored by the
State Support Team Region 1 and Bowling Green State University.
Questions regarding the Expo should be directed to Amy Szymanski at
[email protected] or 800.346.8495.
Participant IParticipant Name _______________________________________
□ Student □ Parent □ Educator □ Transition Provider
□ Other (explain) ________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
City __________________State ____ Zip ____________________
Phone (H) ________________Phone (C) ______________________
E-mail Address ___________________________________________
School District or Agency __________________________________
Participant IIParticipant Name _______________________________________
□ Student □ Parent □ Educator □ Transition Provider
□ Other (explain) ________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(Complete the following if diff erent from above)
Address ________________________________________________
City __________________State ____ Zip ____________________
Phone (H) ________________Phone (C) ______________________
E-mail Address ___________________________________________
School District or Agency __________________________________
Registration is due October 26, 2011
Mail or Fax Registration Form
Attention: Transition ExpoState Support Team Region 1
2275 Collingwood Boulevard, Suite C, Toledo, Ohio 43620419.720.8998 [fax]
Online Registration
Have a STARS SAFE Account? Visit https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/
No SAFE Account? Visit www.sstr1.org(click “Calendar” and “Parent-Friendly Registration Form”)
Questions? Call 800.346.8495 or 419.720.8999.
Accommodations Needed _________________________________
________________________________________________________
The Bowen-Thompson Student Union is on the campus of Bowling
Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Parking for the Expo is
available in Lot E, off Thurstin Avenue, next to E. Court Street.
Bowling Green State University is conveniently located off Route 75
on Exit 181. From the Ohio Turnpike, take Exit 64 (Perrysburg) and
follow I-75 South. From U.S. Route 6, take I-75 north.
For complete information about the campus or for directions, visit the
Web site at http://choose.bgsu.edu/visit/directions.
The Postsecondary Transition Expo for Students with Disabilities and
their Parents, Educators, and Transition Providers is sponsored by the
State Support Team Region 1 and Bowling Green State University.
For information on this event, please contact the State Support Team
Region 1 at 800.346.8495 or [email protected].
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Although classifi ed as neurologically impaired in the third grade,
LeDerick R. Horne has become a successful spoken word poet,
playwright, speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate. He has been
recognized across the country as a motivational speaker and advocate
for people with disabilities.
LeDerick graduated with honors from New Jersey City University in
2003 with a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Fine Art. He released
Rhyme Reason and Song in 2005, a spoken word play addressing
gentrifi cation’s aff ect on urban culture, and Black and Blue in 2011,
a collection of word
poetry focusing on
his experiences in the
educational system.
He co-created and
performed in New
Street Poets, a spoken
word play addressing
gentrifi cation’s aff ect
on urban culture and
is collaborating with
the writers to develop
a spoken word play
called Commencement,
addressing the
stereotypes that shape
the education system.
LeDerick is currently
the board chair of Project Eye-to-Eye (projecteyetoeye.org), a national
nonprofi t which provides mentoring programs for students who have
learning disabilities and attention defi cit disorders.
LeDerick’s poetry is available online for purchase and download
on iTunes, and his performances can be viewed on YouTube. LeDerick
Horne’s Web site is located at www.horneonline.com/poet.
Postsecondary Transition Expo!
The Postsecondary Transition Expo is designed for individuals who
are ages 14 to 22 and on a current Individualized Education Program
(IEP), parents of students with disabilities, and educators and agency
personnel working with postsecondary transition.
Presented by the State Support Team Region 1 and Bowling Green State
University, the Expo offers exhibits by regional and state vendors and
sessions for parents, transition providers, and students.
Keynote and Presentations by LeDerick Horne
A special keynote and several presentations will be delivered by poet,
disability advocate, and entrepreneur LeDerick Horne. LeDerick will
present “Self-Advocacy Workshop,” a session for students, and “Changing
School Culture,” a session for parents and professionals.
Information, Resources and Fun!
During the Expo, students will gain advice from employers and
job developers and learn self-advocacy and self-determination
skills. Parents and professionals will fi nd information relating to the
Individualized Education Program (IEP), evidence-based practices,
Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study (OLTS), and resources on planning
for education, employment and independent living.
Students and their parents will have the opportunity to attend
a guided tour of the Bowling Green State University campus.
All attendees will fi nd food, fun and networking!
Adult volunteers will be available throughout the day to assist students
8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. ____ Registration9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. ____ Welcome and Keynote by LeDerick Horne “Beyond Classifi cation”9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. __ Transition to Sessions10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. __ Session 1
SESSION 1
STUDENTS(Students will be assigned to Group A or B at Registration)
• Group A: Self-Advocacy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
In this special session by LeDerick Horne, students will learn the principles of self-advocacy, how
it works in a variety of environments, and how it is linked to identifying and achieving life goals.
• Group B: Web-Based Accessible Tools
Explore engaging Web sites that off er reading, writing and math support. These Web sites can
assist students through high school and college.
PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
(Choose One from the Following)
• Agency Panel: Eligibility and Referral Guidelines
A panel of staff from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission, Social Security Administration, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and Alcohol, Drug
Addiction and Mental Health Board will discuss eligibility, referral guidelines and services.
• Special Education Postsecondary Transition Requirements
Learn about the state and federal requirements for Postsecondary Transition in the IEP, Future Planning,
Transfer of Rights at the Age of Majority, and Summary of Performance.
• Supporting the Transition from High School to College
College students with and without disabilities will identify key diff erences between high school and college
that includes applicable laws, required documentation, and services.
• The Journey to Adulthood for People with Disabilities, Part I
Explore real life journeys shared by people with disabilities and their families and learn the resources,
strategies and supports that helped them succeed.
• Evidence-Based Predictors and Practices
Learn about evidence-based predictors for postsecondary success, the Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study,
Ohio Core graduation requirements, and credit fl exibility.
• Bowling Green State University Campus Tour
Learn about the admissions process and explore the Bowling Green State University campus. Students must
be accompanied by an adult. Staff from the university will be available as needed.
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. _ Transition to Sessions11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. __ Session 2
SESSION 2
STUDENTS(Students will be assigned to Group A or B at Registration: See Session 1 for details)
• Group A : Web-Based Accessible Tools
• Group B: Self-Advocacy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS(See Session 1 for details)
• Agency Panel: Eligibility and Referral Guidelines
• Special Education Postsecondary Transition Requirements
• Supporting the Transition from High School to College
• The Journey to Adulthood for People with Disabilities, Part II
• Evidence-Based Predictors and Practices
• Bowling Green State University Campus Tour
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ___ Lunch and Exhibits1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ____ Session 3
SESSION 3
STUDENTS(Choose One from the Following)
• Learning After High School
Learn about various educational options, types of learning environments, and community resources.
• Working After High School
Explore various employment options, types of working environments, and community resources.
• Living After High School
Discover living options, types of living environments, and community resources.
• Bowling Green State University Campus Tour (See Session I for details)
PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
• Changing School Culture [LeDerick Horne]
Explore nationally recognized programs and learn how systemic changes can be made to schools and
communities.
