NTACT, WINTAC, and Y-TAC will co-host two upcoming webinars, based on the feedback from the March 24th webinar. Please register at the separate links below. CRC credit will be available for Rehabilitation Counselors through WINTAC, through the post-webinar series evaluation process. Certificates of attendance will be provided to all participants, following each webinar. Live captioning for the series is available and please indicate if you need this service at registration. Presentation materials for the webinar will be posted here at least 1 hour before the webinar begins.
Webinar #1
Strategies and Resources for Students with Complex Support Needs in Distance Learning Environments
April 14, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 PM (Eastern)
Providing educational and employment preparation learning experiences in virtual and distance learning environments may be challenging for students with the most complex support needs. This session will provide examples of effective programming strategies and practices to help support students and youth with the most significant disabilities in their transition journey.
Presenters: NTACT and Partner Organizations
Participants will be able to:
- increase knowledge of effective virtual and distance learning cross-system resources and activities for students with complex support needs to achieve successful postsecondary outcomes;
- develop and implement a plan/schedule for a student with complex support needs to engage in a meaningful day that incorporates measurable annual goal(s) and/or postsecondary goal(s); and
- discuss potential state and national resources to support families and transition age students with complex needs.
Webinar #2
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Beyond – Using Social Media for Peer to Peer Engagement
April 21, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 PM (Eastern)
How are teenagers and young adults connecting and supporting one another during the COVID 19 crisis in our country? This session, presented by youth engagement and leadership professionals, will explore effective practices and resources that can promote and enhance communication and engagement of students and youth with disabilities.
Presenters: State Youth Leadership Network and Youth Serving Organization partners
Participants will be able to:
- increase knowledge of effective social media strategies that actively engage teenagers and young adults;
- develop an understanding of resources and supports that are available through national and state related peer to peer engagement organizations; and
- discuss effective virtual and distance learning cross-system resources for teenagers and young adults that promote self-determination/self-advocacy and support successful postsecondary outcomes.