Next Steps Now: Empowering Transition and Building Skills Beyond School  


  • March 17, 2026
  • Courtney Reeves

Join Keynote Speaker Carly Gilson of Ohio State University to dig into the idea of competitive, integrated, employment. Explore how work-based learning, purposeful school jobs, and strong transition planning can prepare students with disabilities for meaningful, integrated employment. This conference will highlight best practices in pre-employment skill building, job coaching, quality transition assessments, and applying functional literacy in real-world settings. Join us as we work together in preparing students and communities for inclusive employment opportunities. 

Date: March 17th, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM CT
Location: Education Service Unit #10

Registration Deadline: March 10, 2026.  Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance will be billed the workshop fee.

Register online at https://odie.esu10.org to access an Odie workshop, register or to request an Odie account. If you have difficulty requesting an account, please contact Denise Neill 308-237-5927.

https://odie.esu10.org/workshops/SectionDetails.aspx?SectionID=7631
Blair Ryan
ESU 10 Kearney NE
March 17, 2026      9:00 AM      3:00 PM 
Special Education Teachers, Administrators, General Education Teachers, Community Partners
No, this section can NOT be taken via distance learning.
Yes, lunch is provided.
No, student support is NOT enabled for this section.
No, this section can NOT be taken for college credit.