Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC)

BCTCC is a partnership of educators, service providers, students and families, employers, consumers, and the Berks County community whose mission is to plan and facilitate successful transition of students with disabilities from school programs to adult life.

BCTCC OBJECTIVES

promoting involvement in community transition services;

developing models for transition that are clear, concise, and usable;

promoting interagency collaboration;

using information from follow-up of graduates to assess needs and adjust programs;

establishing participation and awareness of business and industry; and

ensuring opportunities for participation in school to career initiatives.

2010 - 2011 MEETING DATES

Meetings run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the BCIU.

October 14, 2010

December 15, 2010

February 10, 2011

April 14, 2011

TRANSITION COORDINATORS

Each of Berks County's 18 school districts designates a transition coordinator. This person receives training regarding the transition provisions of federal law and state regulations, as well as local resources. The coordinators also disseminate this information within their school districts.

2010 - 2011 MEETING DATES

Transition coordinators will meet at the BCIU four times during the school year. Meetings run from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

October 14, 2010

December 15, 2010

February 10, 2011

April 14, 2011