About This Webinar
Join us for an insightful webinar presented by experts from the U.S. Department of Education, featuring specialists from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and partner organizations. This session will provide valuable resources to support youth with disabilities and their families as they navigate the transition from Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services to post-secondary life. Participants will learn about essential tools and guidance designed to help youth with disabilities succeed in education, employment, and independent living after aging out of IDEA services. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with resources that can empower families and service providers to ensure successful transitions for youth with disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
- Review key resources to assist youth with disabilities, their families, and service providers in making informed decisions about post-secondary education and career options.
- Identify specific supports and services needed for transition-aged youth with disabilities and their families, particularly during a permanent change of duty station.
- Gain strategies for empowering youth, families, and service providers to navigate post-secondary planning and transitions, whether in military or civilian contexts.
Presenters:
Carmen M. Sánchez
Education Program Specialist
Office of Special Education Programs
US Department of Education
Carmen Sánchez is an Education Program Specialist in the Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education. She is the program lead for the Parent Training and Information Center Program, which is comprised of parent training and information centers, community parent resource centers, and parent technical assistance centers, including the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR). She is also provides federal oversight for the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE). Prior to joining the Federal government 16 years ago, Carmen worked for local county government providing information and referral on disability issues across the lifespan and as the Family Resource Coordinator in its early intervention program. Carmen has been active in special education as a volunteer, serving on numerous workgroups including the local and state special education advisory committees. Carmen is also the proud parent of two children, including a young adult, who happens to have cerebral palsy and completed a graduate program to support people with disabilities find the appropriate assistive technology they need.
Marjorie Thompson
Education Program Specialist
Office of Special Education Programs
US Department of Education
Marjorie Thompson is an Education Program Specialist in the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the US Department of Education. She is the State Lead for two Part B programs and two Part C programs, and she also is a member of the Differentiated Monitoring System (DMS 2.0) Implementation Team. Her role on the DMS 2.0 implementation team is to lead in the area of Dispute Resolution for her team. She also acts as the lead area expert for Military Families and supports the Department’s mission in supporting military connected children. Prior to joining OSEP in 2021, Marjorie worked for local county government serving as Supervisor for the second largest early intervention program in the State. She has also served as the Program Manager for the EFMP Respite Care program for the Navy and the Air Force, as well as taught in Part B Special Education classroom. She has been in the Special Education field sine 2008 and is passionate about providing opportunities for all learners.
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