Every transition plan is a map to a student's life after high school. On Friday, November 13, REC1 hosts From IEP to Independence: Transition Planning That Works, a free three-hour virtual session on writing transition IEPs that are compliant, meaningful and built around each student's goals.
At a glance
When: Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30–11:30 am MT
Where: Virtual on Zoom. The link is sent to registrants.
Presenter: Juan Portley, CES TAP consultant
Cost: Free
PD hours: 3, with a certificate emailed after you complete the post-survey
What you'll learn
The rules. Federal and New Mexico requirements for transition in the IEP.
The right assessments. How to use age-appropriate transition assessments.
Goals that measure up. Writing measurable postsecondary goals.
One plan, not four. Aligning annual goals, transition services and course of study so they point in the same direction.
Who should attend
The session is open to every educator in REC1 member districts: special education teachers, general educators, counselors, diagnosticians, related service providers and administrators. IEP case managers who serve secondary students will get the most out of it.
District and school leaders: please forward this post to your staff or share the registration link in your next staff newsletter or meeting.
Questions? Contact Kate Morris, Special Education Services Coordinator, at kmorris@nmrec1.org.
