Stinks to Be Sue: Detective Work & Youth Advocacy Skills youth training

We’re inviting youth to join this fun, interactive virtual training, led from Tennessee by TNSTEP, as we solve the mystery of Sue, a high school student whose plans for life after high school are being made without her input or needs in mind.

Sue has an IEP and a transition plan to help prepare her for adult life. But there’s a problem: the plan is not working well for Sue. Together, we’ll look for clues, uncover what went wrong, and learn self-advocacy skills that can help youth take a more active role in planning for life after high school.

So grab your notepads and get registered, youth detectives. We’ll see you there!

This training will cover:

• What a transition plan is and why it matters
• Sue’s current transition plan and an investigation into what went wrong
• How Sue can rework her transition plan to better align with her interests, passions, and needs
• Considerations for future planning, including diploma options, supported decision-making, post-high school options, and helpful resources
• Ways youth can build confidence in speaking up for themselves