Planning Beyond the IEP
By Kelley Challen
Categories: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting
Preparing young people for adulthood takes more than a diploma, a college acceptance letter, or a well-written IEP. Join Kelley Challen, nationally certified transition specialist and founder of Challen Education & Transition Services, for practical conversations about what it really takes to prepare adolescents and young adults for life after high school. Through expert interviews, real-world examples, and thoughtful discussions, Planning Beyond the IEP explores special education, transition planning, college and career readiness, self-advocacy, independent living, and the opportunities and challenges that come with growing up. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional supporting young people with disabilities, you'll find ideas, perspectives, and strategies to help students build the skills and confidence to navigate adulthood. Learn more at kelleychallentransitions.substack.com. kelleychallentransitions.substack.com
7 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Episode 7: The Financial Side of Transition Planning
In this Substack Live conversation, I was joined by Michael Ringel, CPA, RICP®, CExP™, ChSNC, a Chartered Special Needs Consultant and founder of Strategies for Wealth, to talk about a part of transition planning that families may know is important but struggle to know where to begin: financial…
- Episode 6: Transition Tuesday - Ready or Not? College, FERPA, and the Parent Role
In this Substack Live conversation, I was joined by my friend and colleague Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory, a long-time college disability services professional and author of Seven Steps to College Success, to talk about what students and families need to understand as they make the transition…
- Episode 5: Transition Tuesday - Using Summer to Prepare for College
In this Substack Live conversation, I was joined by my friend and colleague Elizabeth C Hamblet, LD Advisory, a long-time college disability services professional and author of Seven Steps to College Success, to talk about one of the most important resources for students transitioning to college…
- Episode 4: Transition Tuesday - What Actually Changes When Students with Disabilities Transition to College
In this Substack Live conversation, I was joined by my friend and colleague Elizabeth C Hamblet, LD Advisory, a long-time college disability services professional and author of Seven Steps to College Success, to talk about one of the most misunderstood parts of transition planning: what actually…
- Episode 3: Ready or Not? What College Transition Really Looks Like for Gifted and 2E Teens
In this Substack Live conversation, I had the chance to turn the tables and interview Emmaly Perks, M.Ed. 🧠, founder of Beyond Gifted Services, about the transition from high school to adulthood for gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), and neurodivergent learners.Together, we explored what college…
- Episode 2: Transition Tuesday - Preparing Your HS Student With a Disability for College Success
Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live video!Who We AreKelley Challen is a transition specialist and founder of Challen Education & Transition Services. She supports teens, college students, and young adults with diverse learning and developmental profiles in planning meaningful futures and…
- Episode 1: What Comes After High School (Really)
I’m Kelley Challen, a transition specialist and the founder of Challen Education & Transition Services, where I work with teens, college students, and young adults to help them clarify goals, build real-world skills, and plan for life after high school. Through my work and my Substack, Planning…
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