Secondary Transition Community of Practice (CoP)
2025-2026 Meeting Dates
- November 13, 2025; 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Virtual
- January 22, 2026; 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Virtual
- February 26, 2026; 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Virtual
- April 16, 2026; 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Virtual
To join the Secondary Transition CoP as a new member, please complete this form (submissions are subject to review).
Purpose:
To build capacity across the state in Secondary Transition, with a focus in 5 key areas including 1) Education, Transition Services, and the IEP, (2) Planning for Competitive Integrated Employment, (3) Empowering Students, (4) Independent Living, and (5) Interagency Coordination and Collaboration.
START Contacts:
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Open invitation for 2024-2025 (each RCN is encouraged to have representation).
- Currently in a role that involves directly supporting secondary transition planning and programming from ages 14 to 26.
- Willingness to actively contribute to the CoP priorities through participation in meetings and sharing ideas, resources, materials, and practices that align with best practices.
CURRENT PRIORITIES:
- Enhance local implementation of Secondary Transition programming through sharing and disseminating resources and tools that align with the 5 Key Components of Secondary Transition.
- Highlight information covered through the Online Self-Paced Learning.
- Engage in community problem-solving to address challenges faced by CoP members and the regions they represent.
- Cultivate leadership and empower existing leaders in the area of Secondary Transition.