February 20, 2018 New Hampshire Family Voices, the Parent Information Center and the YEAH Council invite you to the Partnering for Strength Conference 2018 on Saturday, April 7 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. The conference is an annual event focusing on educating, collaborating and enriching families, professionals and youth. Conference flyer Partnering for Strength is really… Continue reading: Partnering for Strength Conference 2018
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Regional Transition Fairs and Conferences
Published on February 12, 2018 in Employment skills, Families, Postsecondary education, Self-determination, Transition Fair or Conference, Transition resource
February 20, 2018 Update What are you doing after high school? Come to a transition fair or conference and get some ideas! Regional Transition Fair There will be a Regional Transition Fair on Tuesday, April 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Bektash Shriner Center in Concord, NH. It’s hosted by the Capital Area… Continue reading: Regional Transition Fairs and Conferences
The State of Learning Disabilities in New Hampshire
Published on August 23, 2017 in Employment skills, Federal programs, Learning disabilities, Postsecondary education, Self-determination
August 23, 2017 The annual report, The State of Learning Disabilities: Understanding the 1 in 5, from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, has been released for 2017. The report is based on data for the 2015–2016 school year and other research from the field, and looks at the current challenges and opportunities facing the 1 in 5… Continue reading: The State of Learning Disabilities in New Hampshire
Smartphones and Smart Ideas
Published on May 31, 2017 in Assistive technology, Autism spectrum, Employment skills, Families, Learning disabilities, Parent training, Self-determination
May 31, 2017 This free live-streamed webinar, Smartphones and Smart Ideas, just came across our desks, and looks really intriguing. It’s offered on Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time. (It’s from a parent center in Minnesota so the flyer says 6:30 – 8:00 pm because they are on Central Time.) We… Continue reading: Smartphones and Smart Ideas
Tools to Choose Accessible Educational Materials that Work for Students
Published on April 27, 2017 in Assistive technology, Employment skills, Learning disabilities, Self-determination, Transition resource
Apr 27, 2017 We’re highlighting resources that recently crossed our desks from the National Center for Accessible Educational Materials. The National Center for Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) at aem.cast.org offers a host of resources to better understand and make decisions about accessible educational and instructional materials. Some highlights: There’s an introductory 3:42-minute video: There’s an AEM… Continue reading: Tools to Choose Accessible Educational Materials that Work for Students
Partnering for Strength Conference 2017
Published on February 28, 2017 in Conferences, Families, Parent training, Self-determination
February 28, 2017 NH Family Voices, the Parent Information Center and the YEAH Council invite you to the Partnering for Strength Conference 2017 on March 11, 2017 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. Partnering for Strength is really two conferences under one roof with a common focus. Kathy O’Connell of Radiant Abilities is the keynote speaker for the… Continue reading: Partnering for Strength Conference 2017
The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults
Published on February 10, 2017 in At-risk students, Mental health, Self-determination, Transition resource
Feb 10, 2017 The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults (PDF, 125 pages) executive summary (PDF, 6 pages) is the report of a study that surveyed more than 4,330 young adults living in New Hampshire about their attitudes and perceptions surrounding substance misuse. The themes that emerged from the study have wide applicability in transition planning as well because… Continue reading: The Voice of New Hampshire’s Young Adults
New Resources for High School Seniors
Published on April 15, 2016 in Families, Postsecondary education, Project news, Self-determination
April 15, 2016 We’ve created new pages for high school seniors who are about to graduate from high school, and their families. Education Options After High School highlights the many ways to continue your education. The page connects to examples and information about options like apprenticeships, trade schools, college, certificate programs, and the military. It also explains accommodations. Connecting with your college’s… Continue reading: New Resources for High School Seniors
Partnering for Strength 2016 Conference
Published on February 22, 2016 in Conferences, Families, Parent training, Self-determination
February 22, 2016 The Parent Information Center, NH Family Voices and the YEAH Council are excited to bring you the Partnering for Strength 2016 Conference at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH on April 1 and 2, 2016. The Partnering for Strength Conference is a yearly event sponsored by the Parent Information Center, NH Family Voices… Continue reading: Partnering for Strength 2016 Conference
New Resource-Rich College and Career Competencies Framework
Published on October 7, 2015 in Career exploration, Postsecondary education, Self-determination
Wow – were we excited to find this! The College and Career Competencies Framework from the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning looks like a great resource. The researchers at the Center for Research on Learning have identified three competency areas necessary for post-school success: cognitive interpersonal intrapersonal and provide a host of educator resources to understand and teach… Continue reading: New Resource-Rich College and Career Competencies Framework