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***Please note that this presentation is being held in Mammel Hall, located near Aksarben Village, on UNO's Pacific Street campus. See the map below for directions and help with parking. You will need to print out an ePermit, which will be emailed to you when available, in order to park on campus. Vehicles must park in white painted stalls. Vehicles are subject to ticketing if parked in Reserved or Handicap Stalls (unless displaying a valid handicap permit), drive aisles or fire lanes.***

Building Bridges to Success - Creating a Transition Portfolio

Transition is a process of movement or change from one environment to another. This movement or change in programs or services brings new opportunities and challenges for staff, families, and children. Successful transitions in the life of a child with disabilities are critical.

Research supports some key practices and strategies for the transition process that focuses on families (e.g., the need for information and support throughout the process), teachers (e.g., the need for advance information about the child), and communities (e.g., need for an interagency team to support transition planning across agencies.

This presentation will include information that will:
• Examine current research on transitions
• Explore practices that promote successful transitions
• Identify tools and strategies to be used to promote successful transitions

Speaker Bio -
Dr. Marilyn Tolbert, Director and Jean W. Roach Chair of Laboratory Schools at Texas Christian University. Marilyn is the director of two laboratory schools on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas – Starpoint School and KinderFrogs School. Starpoint School is a private school for children ages 6 to eleven diagnosed with learning differences. KinderFrogs School is an educational program serving children ages 18 months to 6 years of age with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. KinderFrogs also serves a small number of typically developing children

Prior to KinderFrogs School, she was the Education Director for River Legacy Living Science Center and the PreSchool Director for River Legacy Nature School. She was a principal and kindergarten/first grade teacher in public schools for six years. Prior to her educational experience, she worked in business for 20 years before embarking on her educational career.

Marilyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University, a Masters of Science degree in Administration from TCU, and an Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from TCU.

She serves on the board of Kauffman Leadership Academy, the board of the Green Oaks School, is past president of the Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County and is President of the Board of the National Down Syndrome Congress.

When she is not advocating for and on behalf of children and their families, she loves to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends.

The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educational seminar for families of children with Down syndrome, designed to connect parents with information that will positively impact the education and well-being of their child.

***Childcare is not provided. With the exception of infants, we request that you refrain from bringing children to this event.