Transition to Post-Secondary Education Fair

This event is designed for high school students with 504 Plans or IEPs and their parents to gain valuable insights into transitioning successfully to post-secondary education. Administrators and counselors from various colleges will provide an in-depth discussion on vocational training, academic opportunities, and address specific concerns from both students and parents. Additionally, college representatives and IU13 staff will present strategies for effective self-advocacy and outline the steps to access disability support services in a post-secondary environment, with a particular focus on learning disabilities, psychiatric conditions, and physical impairments. Representatives from post-secondary institutions will also be available from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm to answer any questions.

Presenter(s): Disability service coordinators, post-secondary admissions representatives, post-secondary advisors, IU13 staff, and representatives from area social service agencies.

Facilitator: Pam Overmeyer, Special Education Consultant, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13.

Target Audience: High school students with 504 Plans or IEPs in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, educators, parents, and agency representatives within the Lancaster-Lebanon County service area.

Limit: 300 attendees.

Cost: None. Lunch not provided.

Registration Deadline: April 14, 2025 https://forms.gle/n8a4GzAQdyb7KJWQ6

Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather and IU13 is on a delayed start or cancellation, all events at IU13 facilities will follow suit. These announcements will be available on IU13’s website at www.iu13.org (click on Weather Delays and Cancellations)

Notes: Educators and Parents please register using the link https://forms.gle/n8a4GzAQdyb7KJWQ6 You will be asked to include your student’s names and grades.

Contact: Linda Murr, 717-606-1878, or linda_murr@iu13.org