Transition planning can make or break a student’s post-secondary success, yet many IEP teams struggle to create truly effective roadmaps. This webinar cuts through the confusion with practical, research-backed strategies for building transition plans that actually work for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Deidre Gilley walks you through the critical components of coordinated transition planning, from early IEP development through graduation and beyond, showing you how student-centered approaches lead to meaningful outcomes in employment, independent living, and community participation.
What You Get
You’re not just getting random handouts. These downloads are designed to be useful the moment you open them. Here’s what’s included:
All 2 files are free to download, easy to print, and yours to keep and use immediately!
What You’ll Learn
These downloads will provide:
- Essential transition planning components that transform generic IEPs into actionable post-secondary roadmaps
- Evidence-based strategies for coordinating services across schools, families, and community agencies
- Student-centered planning techniques that elevate student voice and self-determination in the transition process
- Practical tools and frameworks for assessing transition readiness and tracking progress toward post-secondary goals
- Real-world solutions to common barriers in transition planning, including limited resources and fragmented service systems
- Implementation guidance for creating sustainable transition programs that support long-term student success
About Dr. Deidre Gilley
Dr. Deidre Gilley is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in Baylor University’s Department of Educational Psychology and Affiliate Faculty of the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing. Her research focuses on transition planning, employment outcomes, and postsecondary education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gilley’s work emphasizes evidence-based practices that promote self-determination, competitive integrated employment, and inclusive higher education opportunities. She actively collaborates with school districts, families, and community partners to strengthen transition services and has published extensively on effective transition planning strategies. Before joining Baylor’s faculty, Dr. Gilley worked directly with students with disabilities in K-12 and post-secondary settings, bringing practical classroom experience to her research and teaching. She also directed a transition program for young adults with IDD. Her commitment to improving outcomes for individuals with IDD drives her work in preparing future special educators and advancing the field of transition services.
