Parents and guardians of GCPS students with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities (ages 13-22) are invited to participate in The Transition Learning Group, a four-part learning series about options after high school for their student.
The Transition Learning Group will focus on important steps for planning a successful transition for young people with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities as they make the transition from high school to adult life. Activities will include discussion groups with other parents about their experiences as well as group field trips to view community-based day and residential programs.
To receive full benefit from this series, participants wilpl be asked to attend ALL four learning sessions and the Gwinnett County Transition Fair. Sessions will be held Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, and March 12, set for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Rd. NW, in Suwanee. The district’s annual Transition Fair is set for March 12 at Discovery HS.
Space in the group is limited so please respond no later than Jan. 24. To reserve a spot, contact Parent Mentor Jackie McNair by calling 678-301-7149, or email Jackie_McNair@gcpsk12.org.
Parent Mentors are parents who work within GCPS’ Special Education Department, providing information and support to other families who have children served in special education. The mentors have first-hand knowledge of raising a child with special needs as they both have a child who has been served or is being served in GCPS.
For more information regarding the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, go to www.parentmentors.org.