Successful Transition Planning for Students in Special Education
Successful Transition Planning for Students in Special Education
Join us for a live webinar
This webinar is part of a monthly series hosted by the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) Team. The series explores a wide range of topics, from tools to support school-aged children with disabilities to resources that help adults navigate employment and public benefits. Each session is guided by direct feedback from community partners, ensuring the webinars address the issues they consider most important.
Disclaimer: The following presentation is meant for education only and does not constitute legal advice nor counsel. Your situation may be unique and require careful attention.
Keep in mind that the information in these slides could become out of date, as the laws and local practices relating to these matters are constantly developing.
Note: We may cancel or reschedule workshops based on enrollment levels. We may adjust dates and times to accommodate participant availability and ensure optimal group dynamics.
When:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pacific Time
This event will also be offered in Spanish on March 5, 2026.
Click here to register for the Spanish event.
About the webinar:
Successful Transition Planning for Students in Special Education
This training helps families understand how to plan for a child with a disability to successfully move from school to adulthood. It explains how the School District, Regional Center, and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) should work together to support students in preparing for life after high school. What you’ll learn in this training:
- How transition planning supports education, job training, employment, and independent living;
- The roles of: School District (through the IEP – Individualized Education Program), Regional Center (through the IPP – Individual Program Plan) and the Department of Rehabilitation (through the IPE – Individualized Plan for Employment);
- How to create a strong, coordinated transition plan;
- How to navigate disagreements or challenges during the planning process; and
- Tips for advocating for your child’s future.
Speakers:
Maria Iriarte is a Senior Attorney for Disability Rights California, Her expertise is in the area of public benefits. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University Long Beach and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School.
Mary Rios (she, her ella) is a Senior Specialist at DRC, she has been an advocate for over 25 years. Mary is an individual with a disability her passion is informing and educating people with disabilities about their rights and empowering individuals with disabilities to become self-advocates.
Raymond Kwong (he, him) works at Disability Rights California (DRC) as an Advocate with the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) team. He joined DRC 9 years ago as a Multicultural Affairs Advocate. He works with attorneys to facilitate trainings, legal clinics, and outreach to the disabled community.
