About This Event
Writing with Purpose:
A Hands-on Workship for Transition IEPs
5.00 PDP Hours
Transition IEPs carry high expectations—and high stakes. This hands-on workshop is designed for special educators and related service providers working with transition‑aged students (ages 14–22) who want to strengthen how they write IEPs that are meaningful, functional, aligned, and defensible.
Using the Blume Method, this interactive workshop guides participants through the core components of effective IEP development, including clearly describing present levels of performance and disability impact, collecting meaningful data to establish baseline performance, and using that data to write measurable goals, objectives, and benchmarks.
About This Event
Writing with Purpose:
A Hands-on Workship for Transition IEPs
5.00 PDP Hours
Transition IEPs carry high expectations—and high stakes. This hands-on workshop is designed for special educators and related service providers working with transition‑aged students (ages 14–22) who want to strengthen how they write IEPs that are meaningful, functional, aligned, and defensible.
Using the Blume Method, this interactive workshop guides participants through the core components of effective IEP development, including clearly describing present levels of performance and disability impact, collecting meaningful data to establish baseline performance, and using that data to write measurable goals, objectives, and benchmarks.
Presenters at this Event:
Allan Blume, Ed. S
CEO & Co-Founder, Blume Method
Allan Blume is a special education leader with more than 45 years of experience supporting educators and families. He is the creator of the Blume Method, a practical framework that helps educators write clearer, more consistent, and individualized IEPs while strengthening collaboration and outcomes for students.
Jarrod Scalzo, M. Ed, BCBA,LABA
Behavior Analyst, Blume Method
After graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2005, Jarrod entered the special education field specializing in autism education. Jarrod received a Master’s degree in Special Education from Simmons College in 2009 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014. Jarrod has specialized in staff training and professional development for more than 13 years in his role at the New England Center for Children. This includes onboarding new staff and supporting existing staff and their ongoing development as they work to become successful teachers and clinicians. He is well versed in a variety of topics pertaining to Applied Behavior Analysis and IEP development and looks forward to providing Blume Method clients a high level of support and expertise.
Adrienne Rogers, M. Ed.
Director of Growth, Blume Method
Adrienne Rogers brings nearly two decades of experience in special education to her work with The Blume Method. A former teacher, paraprofessional, and college adjunct professor, Adrienne has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. She also served as an Educational Specialist at Boston Children's Hospital, where she helped families navigate the complex intersection of healthcare and education.