The purpose of this FLPEPPI was to increase understanding of resources available for and facilitate the planning and implementation of Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTP) for students with intellectual disabilities in all types of postsecondary education institutions: universities, state and community colleges, and career tech centers/ technical colleges.

The institute provided content knowledge for developing or enhancing these programs, facilitated planning time for interdisciplinary postsecondary education teams, and provided opportunities to network with approved FPCTP leaders and others with expertise in this area.

This was a team-focused event for postsecondary education program planning teams. These teams included higher education faculty and staff, disability service providers, special population coordinators, K-12 transition staff, parents, students, and other relevant stakeholders. A critical feature of the FLPEPPI was providing teams with facilitated meeting times to develop an FPCTP or enhance their current program's performance using our online Strategic Planning Tool - Postsecondary component.

This FPCTP webinar focused on accurately completing the Annual Report - Program Information, due July 1st every year. The FCSUA team emphasized critical questions and how to answer them properly. FPCTPs had the opportunity to ask questions and address program-specific scenarios.

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Annual_Report-Program_Information.pdf

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Strategies that FPCTP staff can use to develop community relationships to increase the employment of students and graduates of FPCTPs.

Learning outcomes:

1. Participants will describe the Florida Chamber 2030 Blueprint goals for improving Florida's talent pipeline.
2. Participants will discover statewide workforce data pertinent to individuals with disabilities.
3. Participants will identify promising practices across Florida for advancing opportunities to transition individuals with disabilities into the workforce.

Presenter:

• Rachel Ludwig

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Building_Relationships_to_Foster_Employment_for_Students_with_Disabilities.pdf

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This webinar is a panel discussion about the future of career technical education. The panelists will share current initiatives, policies, employment trends, and strategies that promote student support in the completion of their postsecondary certification program.

Presenters:

• Dr Lisa Marino, Associate Lecturer, Academic Program Coordinator Career and Workforce Development UCF
• Dr. Sara Shaw, Faculty Lecturer, Career and Workforce Development UCF
• Christian Zimmerman, Technical Assistance. Coordinator FCSUA

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The MidYear Progress Update Institute is a follow-up to the Florida Postsecondary Education Program Planning Institute held in July 2024. The Institute provides approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs) an opportunity to review, update, and evaluate their annual strategic plans. The MidYear Progress Update Institute will be held January 22-24, 2025, at the Aloft Orlando Lake Nona.

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