Session One

CARD

Session Description:
Understanding Executive Functioning: Strategies for Promoting Active Engagement
This session will explore the concept of executive functioning and offer practical strategies to enhance student engagement and support their cognitive development.

Presenter: Brett Walden
Time: 9:00–9:50 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA)

Session Description:

Student Success! The Impact of Inclusive Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

This presentation will provide:

1. An overview of Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs.
2. Highlights from data provided by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities.
3. Student success stories that illustrate the transformative impact on students and institutions.
4. Strategies to prepare students with intellectual disabilities for inclusive postsecondary education.

Presenter: Iris Neil
Time: 9:00–9:50 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

First Coast Technical College (FCTC) and St. Johns River State College (SJRSC)

Session Description:
Understanding What Happens to Your IEP After Transitioning to FCTC and SJRSC
Presenters:

• Sam Guldswog (FCTC)
• Wakilah Augustus (FCTC)
• George Brownett (SJRSC)

Each presenter will have 15 minutes to provide an overview of how services are offered at their respective school locations.

Time: 9:00–9:50 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Xello

Session Description:
Xello 101: An Introduction to the Xello Platform for Special Education Teachers
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Xello platform, with a focus on features and tools specifically beneficial for special education teachers. Please bring your laptop.

Presenter: Megan McCoy
Time: 9:00–9:50 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Vocational Rehabilitation

Session Description:
What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?
This presentation will provide an overview of the services offered through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Starting at age 14, students with disabilities can access Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), giving them an early opportunity for career exploration and preparation for adult life. This session will cover the services available to students with an IEP or a 504 plan.

Presenter: Hillary Pharies
Time: 9:00–9:50 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Session Two

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) in collaboration with Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) at the University of Florida College of Medicine

Session Description:
The CARD 101 training is hosted by UF Health Jacksonville and covers the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS). The training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals.

Presenter Brett Walden

Time: 10:10 – 11:00 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA)

Session Description:

Student Success! The Impact of Inclusive Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

This presentation will provide:

1. An overview of Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs.
2. Highlights from data provided by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities.
3. Student success stories that illustrate the transformative impact on students and institutions.
4. Strategies to prepare students with intellectual disabilities for inclusive postsecondary education.

Presenter: Iris Neil
Time: 10:10 – 11:00 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

First Coast Technical College (FCTC) and St. Johns River State College (SJRSC)

Session Description:
A brief overview of dual enrollment course offerings for students available at First Coast Technical College (FCTC) and St. Johns River State College (SJRSC).

Presenters:

• Sam Guldswog (FCTC)
• Wakilah Augustus (FCTC)
• George Brownett (SJRSC)

Each presenter will have 15 minutes to provide an overview of how services are offered at their respective school locations.

Time: 10:10 – 11:00 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Xello

Session Description:
Xello 101: An Introduction to the Xello Platform for Special Education Teachers
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Xello platform, with a focus on features and tools specifically beneficial for special education teachers. Please bring your laptop.

Presenter: Megan McCoy
Time: 10:10 – 11:00 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined

Vocational Rehabilitation

Session Description:
What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?
This presentation will provide an overview of the services offered through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Starting at age 14, students with disabilities can access Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), giving them an early opportunity for career exploration and preparation for adult life. This session will cover the services available to students with an IEP or a 504 plan.

Presenter: Hillary Pharies
Time: 10:10 – 11:00 AM
Location: First Coast Technical College, Room to Be Determined