Online Transition
Seminar Series
Taught by the Transition Coalition, University of Kansas,
www.transitioncoalition.org
Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Education,
Special Education
The Transition Coalition will offer 5 online transition seminars (short courses) designed to provide
novice and veteran education professionals the tools and collaboration necessary to improve transition
planning and services for students with disabilities. Each seminar includes four week-long sessions
with research-based articles, websites, videos, and discussions.
Introduction to Transition Education and Services, October 26 – November 20, 2009
Transition Assessment, January 11 – February 5, 2010
Family Involvement and Student Involvement in Transition, March 1 – 19, 2010
Preparing Students for Employment/Postsecondary Education, March 22 – April 16, 2010
Interagency Collaboration during Transition Planning, May 10 – June 4, 2010
Eligible Participants
The seminar series is open to secondary-level special education teachers, transition coordinators,
directors of special education, adult service providers, parents and other professionals in Vermont who
have direct involvement with high school students with disabilities.
Credit
Each seminar awards 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the University of
Kansas. Eligible participants may also enroll in 1 hour of graduate credit. Contact Dr. Amy Gaumer
Erickson, aerickson@ku.edu, for information on graduate credit options and fees.
Scholarships
Applicants who are secondary special educators or VR counselors working in public high school with
transition-aged youth (ages 16-21) are eligible for a scholarship from the Vermont Department of
Education to cover the cost of CEUs for all five seminars if they satisfactorily complete the previous
seminar. Other eligible participants may enroll for $300 per seminar, paid directly to the University of
Kansas.
Time Commitment
The seminars are taught to a cohort of professionals in Vermont who agree to complete all five
seminars over eight months. While the seminars are offered online and asynchronous, participants will
be expected to post comments on biweekly discussion boards and complete assignments by
predetermined dates. Most participants spend 10 hours per week completing seminar requirements.
For more information on seminar content contact Amy Gaumer Erickson, Ph.D., aerickson@ku.edu
Send application to Dr. Amy Gaumer Erickson, email: aerickson@ku.edu; fax: 785-864-4149.
Applications must be submitted by October 16th, 2009 for consideration.
Transition Seminar Series Scholarship Application
Please complete the below application. Email to Amy Gaumer Erickson at aerickson@ku.edu OR fax to the
attention of Amy Gaumer Erickson at 785-864-4149 by October 16, 2009.
Please type or print
Applicant Information
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Name (First)
M.I.
Last
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Address
City
State
Zip
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number
E-Mail
Employment Information
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Current employer
Position Title
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
City
State
Zip
Demographic information
1. What is your current primary role?
 Elementary School  Middle School
 High school
 Transition Services (Specialist, Coordinator, Facilitator, etc.)
 Other (please specify)
_____________
2. In your current position, what students do you
Low Incidence
 Autism
 Deaf Blindness
 Other Health Impairment
 Severe and Multiple Disabilities
 Traumatic Brain Injury
 Moderate/Severe Mental Retardation
primarily teach (check all that apply)?
High Incidence
 Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
 Learning Disabilities
 Speech and Language Impairment
 Mild Mental Retardation
Sensory Impairments
Other (please specify)
 Hearing Impairment
_____________________________
 Visual Impairment
_____________________________
 I serve students across multiple groups at a program level (e.g., transition coordinator, school psychologist,
etc.)
Send application to Dr. Amy Gaumer Erickson, email: aerickson@ku.edu; fax: 785-864-4149.
Applications must be submitted by October 16th, 2009 for consideration.
4. Where do you primarily serve students?
 Special School
 Self-Contained Special Education Classroom (serve students in classroom for majority of the day)
 Resource Room
 Consulting Services (e.g., general ed. classroom, transition services etc.)
 Co-teaching in General Education Classroom
 Community-based Program
 Other _______________________________
5. In what type of community setting do you teach?
 Urban
 Suburban
 Rural
6. In the space below, please tell us why you’d like to be considered for a scholarship for the
Transition Seminar Series. Please be specific since scholarships are limited. Attach additional
pages if you need more space.
If selected for a scholarship:
 I can commit to completing all 5 seminars by participating in weekly discussions and turning in weekly
assignments throughout the 2009-2010 school year.
 I am interested in expanding my skills in transition, but I cannot commit to completing all 5 seminars.
Signed______________________________________
(Applicant)
I think that this applicant is a good candidate for the Transition Seminar Series Scholarship.
Signed______________________________________
(Special Education Administrator or High School Principal)
Thank you for your interest. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive email confirmation.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by October 21st, 2009.
Send application to Dr. Amy Gaumer Erickson, email: aerickson@ku.edu; fax: 785-864-4149.
Applications must be submitted by October 16th, 2009 for consideration.