Children's Services Council of Broward County


Teen's Transition to Life Summit
We hope you will enjoy the Teen's Transition to Life Summit: Summit Date: October 17, 2015 Saturday 9:00 AM Renaissance Plantation Hotel 1230 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation, FL 33325 Click here for Flyer If you require an ASL interpreter please contact Carol M. Beitler at carol.beitler@browardschools.com by October 14, 2015. (228 people currently registered) * Denotes required fields Registration is required for each person attending.
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CHECK-IN & RESOURCE TABLES 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

OPENING SESSION 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		OPENING SESSION Kenote Speaker: Alex Dixon, Jessica Dixon, and Juli Dixon In this motivational session, Alex shares how her drive combined with high expectations from those surrounding her allowed her to beat the odds and become a productive citizen. Jessica provides the too often overlooked sibling’s perspective on life in a family supporting a child with special needs, and Juli offers suggestions for parents to help navigate to a successful outcome. * BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE OPENING SESSION *

PARENT TRACK
SESSION I

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Q&A WITH JULI DIXON Julie Dixon	BUILDING COMMUNICATION Carol Beitler and Lisa Spencer-Hoo	FULL HELPING MY CHILD PREPARE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Jessica Rothschild
SESSION II

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	A PANEL DISCUSSION ON POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS ARC Broward, Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, Dan Marino Campus, and McFatter Technical College	FULL WHAT HAPPENS AT 18? L. Jerry Cohen, P.A.	CHANGING STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOR WITH MEANINGFUL WORK Marian Klinger
LUNCH 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
SESSION III
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	FULL BENEFITS PANEL Gerry Driscoll, Lou Ruccolo, Melanie R. Magill

YOUTH TRACK
SESSION I

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Q&A PANEL DISCUSSION ON POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS ARC Broward, Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, Dan Marino Campus, and McFatter Technical College	RELATIONSHIPS 101 Dr. Galen Chun	THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW Melanie R. Magill
SESSION II

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	Q&A PANEL: STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES Alex Dixon, Jessica Dixon, Lixon Nelson, Sarah Rollins and Michelle Canazaro	RELATIONSHIPS 101 Dr. Galen Chun	FULL MONEY MANAGEMENT Melanie R. Magill
LUNCH 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
YOUTH AFTER PARTY 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	YOUTH AFTER PARTY As the summit draws to a close, youth participants will end the day with a bang during the Youth After Party! The latest music will be played to entice the crowd to get involved, dance and have a memorable and positive experience.

ACCESS TO BENEFITS - POWERED BY 211 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM		FULL ACCESS TO BENEFITS - POWERED BY 211 If you are interested in signing up for service programs or finding out if you are eligible. Please sign up for a fifteen minute session with a 211 Case manager in our access to benefits program.

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	Our Vision: To ensure that all children of Broward County have the opportunity to realize their full potential, their hopes and their dreams, supported by a nurturing family and community.