Family Engagement in Special Education to Host Transition Fair Thursday, March 23
The Family Engagement in Special Education team will host a Transition Fair, Thursday, March 23 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. EST at Polk County High School, 7200 US-411, Benton, TN. The transition fair is free and open to the public.
The Special Education Transition Fair will offer students who receives special education services and their families information to guide them through the journey from high school to adult life. Local and state service providers will be available to share information and answer questions.
Information available during the fair will include resources to help students make decisions about getting more education or training, find employment, live independently or with supports, and become connected and active in their community. In addition, participants can learn how to apply for government benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and Medicaid waiver services.
This transition fair is hosted by Family Engagement in Special Education, a project of The Arc TN and the TN Dept of Education to help increase family engagement in special education. familyengagementtn.com
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