WV Parent Training and Information - GUIDING THE JOURNEY 2024

GUIDING THE JOURNEY, A Transition Training for Parents, is a collaboration between WV Parent Training and Information, Inc. and WV Department of Education—Guideposts to Graduation, which supports parents and caregivers of transition-age students.

Thank you for your interest in GUIDING THE JOURNEY, A Transition Training for Parents Collaborative.
The group will meet beginning in August 2024 and May 2025. We estimate the monthly time commitment to average 1.0 -1.5 hours. In addition to learning about the transition process and the 'parent' role, we will bring in a variety of speakers to provide additional information that parents need to know.
Meetings and activities will be virtual, with possible hybrid training.
We will have 25 parents/caregivers in each group.
All participating members:
· Will be parents, caregivers, or family members.
· Youth aged 14 to 16+ preparing for post-secondary transition and due
to parent requests, we will also accept parents of children ages 9-13.
· Youth must have a disability and an IEP or 504
· Will accept younger students (ages 9-13) if there is space (student must have disability and IEP or 504)

Participant selection will be based on the following areas of priority:
1. Diversity
2. Geographical representation and need
3. Disability
4. Race
5. Ethnicity
Questions? Please contact:
WV Parent Training and Information (P: 304-472-5697 or C: 681-837-7940)

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* 1. Person completing Application and relationship

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* 2. Geographical representation and need

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* 3. Please tell us about your youth.

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* 4. What is the the age of your child or youth with a disability?

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* 5. What is the disability category of your child or youth?

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* 6. Does your child or youth have an IEP or 504 Plan?

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* 7. Does your child or youth have a current Transition Plan?

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* 8. GUIDING THE JOURNEY, A Transition Training for Parents (GtJ) will begin in August 2024 and end in May 2025. GtJ provides training, information, resources, national and community speakers, and individual support during this training. We only ask for a commitment to attendance for the virtual sessions to enable you to receive full benefit.

Guiding the Journey will meet each month for a 1.0-1.5 hour session. The session will be scheduled during the weekday evening hours. An alternative Saturday session will be available to support families unable to participate during the weekday. As before, if parents cannot make either time, we will meet with you for a one-on-one makeup session. This information is for you, as the parent, and WVPTI wants to ensure you have access.

WV Parent Training and Information looks forward to providing parents and caregivers with training and resources as you begin and continue the transition process with your child or youth.

WVPTI meets you where you are in the process.

Would you to enroll in Guiding the Journey?

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