BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL™ · FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS
Helping Your Child Move from School to Their Next Step with Confidence
A clear roadmap for navigating college, careers, employment, independent living, and life after high school — for students with disabilities and neurodivergent learners. Built for parents, and useful for the educators and support professionals working alongside them.
Is This Workshop for You?
☐ You worry about what happens after high school.
☐ Your teen has an IEP or 504 Plan.
☐ You're unsure if college is the right path.
☐ You're concerned about employment or independence.
☐ You feel overwhelmed by transition planning.
☐ You want to help your child advocate for themselves.
☐ You want a clear roadmap instead of more paperwork.
☐ You're not sure where to start or who to ask.
☐ You're an educator, counselor, or case manager supporting transition-age students.
☐ You want practical strategies you can bring back to your classroom or caseload.
What You'll Learn
✦ What effective transition planning is designed to accomplish—and how to tell if your child's plan is working.
✦ How to identify your child's strengths and use them to guide future planning
✦ How to prepare for college, vocational training, employment, or independent living
✦ Key questions parents can ask during IEP meetings — and what to listen for
✦ How to help your child build self-advocacy skills they'll carry into adulthood
✦ Common transition planning mistakes — and how to spot and avoid them early
✦ Practical takeaways educators and support staff can apply directly with the students and families they work with
Meet Your Presenter
Jocelyn Mathis, M.A., M.Ed.
High School Counselor · Parent of a Neurodivergent Young Adult · Ph.D. Student in Counselor Education & Supervision · Founder of Empowered Parent Hub · 26 Years in Education
As a school counselor, former teacher, and a parent of a neurodivergent young adult, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to prepare a child with disabilities for life after high school. My mission is to help families — and the educators and professionals walking alongside them — move beyond paperwork and create meaningful plans that lead to successful, fulfilling futures.
Workshop Details
📅 Date: August 24, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM/ET
💻 Location: Live via Zoom
💰 Cost: Free
🎁 Free Bonus for All Attendees
Post-Secondary Pathways Overview — a one-page guide to the options available after high school for students with disabilities. Yours just for showing up.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child is only in middle school. Is this for me?
Absolutely. The best transition plans start years before graduation. Middle school is the ideal time to begin — you'll have more options and less urgency.
What if my child doesn't want to attend college?
This workshop covers all post-secondary paths — employment, vocational training, independent living, and more. College is one option, not the only one.
Can my child attend with me?
Yes! Older students, especially high schoolers, often benefit from hearing this alongside their parents.
Will there be time for questions?
Yes — we'll have a dedicated Q&A at the end. You can also submit questions in advance when you register.I'm an educator, not a parent — is this still for me?
Yes. Everything covered — transition planning, IEP conversations,
self-advocacy skill-building — applies directly to your work with
students and families. Many attendees are counselors, case managers,
and special education teachers looking for practical strategies to
bring back to their caseload.
Don't Wait Any Longer
The best time to start transition planning was years ago. The second best time is right now. Join us August 24th and leave with a clearer picture of what's possible for your child's future.