We are very excited for WA-STI 2023! This year’s programming will include transition-focused workshops, panels, speakers, and an opportunity for professional networking and planning.
The check-in and registration for WA-STI will start at 1:00 p.m. on August 01 in the lobby of the Wenatchee Convention Center. The main kick-off event will start at 4:00 p.m. on August 01 in the Wenatchee Convention Center. WA-STI will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on August 03.
Transition on Rocket Boosters!
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
| 1:00-4:00 | Registration (Lower Red Lobby) and hotel check-in | ||
| 4:00-4:30 | Kick-Off: Welcome (Orchard Hall) | ||
| 4:30-5:30 | Welcome Address: "It Takes a Team: DVR and Schools Working Together", Dr. Cinda Johnson | ||
| 5:30-7:00 | Dinner and Networking | ||
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast (Orchard Hall) | ||
| 9:00-9:15 | Welcome to Day 2 (Orchard Hall) | ||
| 9:15-10:15 | Keynote: “To the Moon and Back: Working Together to Improve Outcomes”, Dr. Mary Morningstar | ||
| 10:30-11:30 | Workshop #1 Golden Delicious Leveraging the Power of Post-School Outcome Data: School Teams and DVR Elaine Marcinek and Jay Shepherd | Workshop #2 Gala 1-2 Leveraging Rural Strengths and Developing Community Partnerships Drs. Josh Taylor and Holly Whittenburg | Workshop #3 Gala 3-4 Building Equity into Transition Practice and Service Delivery Dr. James Sinclair |
| 11:30-12:30 | Lunch | ||
| 12:45-1:45 | Workshop #4 Golden Delicious Promoting Partnerships Leading to Positive Postschool Outcomes Dr. Mary Morningstar | Workshop #5 Gala 1-2 CTE Graduation Pathways, HSBPs, and the Foundation of Hope for "At Promise" Young Adults Dr. Kimberly Hetrick | Workshop #6 Gala 3-4 Mental Health, Disability, Supports and Transitions to Recovery Jonathan Beard |
| 2:00-3:00 | Workshop #7 Golden Delicious School-Based Transition Services in Washington: Using Data from the TSAT to Understand and Address Gaps in Services Dr. Marcus Poppen | Workshop #8 Gala 1-2 Engaging Students in Meaningful Conversations about Work: The Why and the How Dr. Anya Sheftel | Workshop #9 Gala 3-4 Supporting Meaningful Work and Self-Determination for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Dr. James Sinclair |
| 3:00-4:00 | Break | ||
| 4:00-6:00 | Semi-Structured Networking Event (heavy hors d'oeuvres) | ||
Thursday, August 03, 2023
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast (Orchard Hall) |
| 9:00-9:15 | Welcome to Day 3 (Orchard Hall) |
| 9:15-11:30 | Facilitated Discussion and Planning (Orchard Hall) |
| 11:30-12:00 | Closing Remarks and Send Off (Orchard Hall) |
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