WV Parent Training and Information - GUIDING THE JOURNEY 2025-2026

In collaboration with the WV Department of Education, OSEP—Guideposts to Graduation, WV Parent Training and Information or WVPTI is pleased to continue the GUIDING THE JOURNEY, A Transition Training Program for Parents for a third year of supporting parents and caregivers of transition-age and younger students.

Thank you for your interest in the Guiding the Journey Program. During this training, you will receive special training, information, resources, national and community speakers, and individual support. In addition to receiving training on ChartingTheLife (CTL) by a CTL Ambassador, you will learn about the changing ‘parent role’ and what you can do to support your youth during post-secondary transition. We will invite speakers from statewide organizations to provide additional information and resources that parents need to know are available.

Your Commitment
We only ask for your commitment to attend the virtual sessions to enable you to receive full benefit of this program.

You will meet as a group from September 2025 through May 2026. We estimate the time commitment to be an average of 1 to 1.5 hours per month for meetings. Meetings will be held virtually once a month during the weekday evening hours. If you cannot make it, we will meet with you for a one-on-one makeup session.

Eligibility
To participate, you should be a parent, caregiver, or family member of:
  • Youth aged eight to twenty-one preparing for post-secondary transition.
  • The youth must have a disability and have an IEP or 504 Plan.

Questions?
We are here to meet you where you are in the process. Please contact us if you have questions by calling WVPTI (P: 304-472-5697 or C: 681-837-7940)

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* 1. Person completing this application and your relationship to the child or youth.

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* 2. How can we contact you?

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* 3. Please tell us about your youth.

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* 4. What is the the age of your child or youth with a disability?

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* 5. What is the disability category of your child or youth?

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* 6. Does your child or youth have an IEP or 504 Plan?

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* 7. Does your child or youth have a current Transition Plan?

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* 8. Would you to like to enroll in the 2025-2026 Guiding the Journey Program?

We look forward to providing you with training and resources as you begin and continue the transition process with your child or youth.

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* 9. Do you prefer Guiding the Journey to be held?

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