In this webcast, we welcome Christy and Ricky Jones from Strive4You! In this webcast, Ricky and Christy discuss:
• Adapting sports and recreational activities to encourage the body in motion stays in motion concept.
• Focusing on safety education and self-defense techniques to empower the body, mind, & spirit to continue moving!
• Exploring employment and fun tips to encourage self-advocacy.
• Discovering your needs; what do you need, when do you need it, and how it can help you be more successful!
• Learning the questions to ask, when to ask, who do you ask, and even how to ask.
Ready for Industry provides high school upperclassmen a foundation to step into a career path with an understanding of the industry and knowledge of terms and expectations:
-Introduces the five industries with the most in-demand, living-wage career pathways
-Helps the job seeker understand the industry and the types of jobs that are available
-Reviews general education and career pathways in the industry
-Provides the job seeker with knowledge of common terminology and tasks
-Introduces basic safety, privacy and security issues
-Reviews current topical issues and trends in the industry
You can sign up for an account as an organization at www.ReadyforIndustry.com/TN.
Discover the transformative power of Learning Blade resources and the critical importance of career exploration in secondary education. Explore how Learning Blade supports post-school outcomes for all students by reinforcing academic standards while introducing students to diverse career possibilities. This presentation highlights real education success stories and the pivotal role of early career exploration in shaping students’ futures.
This informative session discussed Tennessee Tech Connect (TN Tech Connect), a collaborative program between Pathfinder and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). TN Tech Connect provides resource information on assistive and enabling technology. The website portal connects individuals with disabilities to tools available to increase their capabilities.
TDOE and TransitionTN hosted a webcast aimed to enhance educators’ ability to write comprehensive and insightful Summary of Performance documents that reflect the unique needs and accomplishments of students with disabilities, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational and postsecondary environment. The webcast covers various aspects, including writing and incorporating tailored educational plans to enhance the student’s ability to understand and explain their current academic and functional performance. This involves providing strategies for effectively communicating a student’s achievements, challenges, and recommendations to being successful across various settings. The goal is to equip educators with practical tools and approaches to create a Summary of Performance that caters to the unique requirements of students with disabilities, fostering their post-school success.
