About This Event
Accommodations are available with advance notice. If you need any accommodations to participate fully in this event, please indicate them on the registration form.
On the payment details page the option (Or use a new payment method) allows you to request an invoice. Note: payment must be paid in full on/by March 17th.
About This Event
Accommodations are available with advance notice. If you need any accommodations to participate fully in this event, please indicate them on the registration form.
On the payment details page the option (Or use a new payment method) allows you to request an invoice. Note: payment must be paid in full on/by March 17th.
Presenters at the Event
Keynote Speaker
Kelly Challen (Expert Transition Specialist, Speaker & Consultant | Founder of Challen Education & Transition Services
Kelley will explore how student voice and self‑determination are intentionally embedded within the Massachusetts Transition IEP, emphasizing that true student participation requires explicit instruction, preparation, and thoughtful assessment. She will highlight why meaningful engagement does not happen automatically and demonstrate how transition assessment can empower students to understand their strengths, express their goals, and take ownership of their IEP meetings and postsecondary plans. Educators will leave with a clear, practical framework for centering student agency throughout the transition planning process.
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, is a nationally recognized transition specialist with more than 20 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning and developmental profiles. As an expert in transition services and postsecondary planning, she has led work across schools, families, and community agencies to strengthen student-centered practices and improve outcomes for youth preparing for adulthood. Kelley is widely respected for her evidence‑based approach, deep understanding of transition assessment, and commitment to empowering students to take an active role in shaping their futures.
Presenter
Rich Plouffe, MS.Ed., is the Director of Transition Services at SEEM Collaborative, where he has spent over fifteen years supporting young adults and their families through the transition process. His professional experience spans private, public, and collaborative school settings and includes roles in group home management, transportation oversight, and administration. This diverse background informs his practical approach to complex educational and transitional planning.
“Additional presenters and full session descriptions will be announced as our lineup is finalized. Attendees can expect presentations focused on practical transition assessment strategies, team‑based approaches to supporting student planning, and actionable tools for strengthening student participation in the Transition IEP process.”
Click the link below to join the NTCN mailing list.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Bf95861
Parking Information
Please check back for parking information.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available with advance notice. If you need any accommodations to participate fully in this event, please indicate them on the registration form or reach out to CommunityResourceCenter@ne-arc.org.