Testimonials
Graduates of the UMass Boston Transition Leadership program are prepared to enhance transition services for individual students in their classroom or on their caseload but are also prepared to lead systems change through local and regional transition teams. The Transition Leadership program is fostering the leadership skills they need to lead interagency collaboration.
"I left the Transition Leadership program feeling ready to take what I'd learned and start implementing important and exciting changes in my district right away.”
"Right from the start of the program I was learning new information at night and applying it the very next day in my role as a transition teacher”.
"When multiple frequencies of positive energy meet, it amplifies your impact on the world around you!" Yuki collaborated with a local college to establish inclusive dual enrollment partnership.
"The information, resources and connections gained through the Transition Leadership Program have been invaluable in preparing me to help facilitate seamless transitions for my students from school to adulthood.”
"Through this program, I have been able to build working relationships with both state and local level professionals as we work together to improve the supports in place for transition-aged youth.”
"I had concerns about the workload, but found that the professors worked with students to create manageable workloads while still imparting valuable information, hands-on experience, and personalized attention.”
"By completing the program, I feel better prepared and more confident in my ability to support students and inform families than I did before entering it."
“My confidence has skyrocketed and I believe my students will benefit from this program just as much as I have!”
"I strongly recommend this program to special educators who seek to implement positive change in their districts and to advance their skills and expertise supporting students with their postsecondary planning."