Charting the LifeCourse was developed by parents as a way to support the people they love to live a good life. Charting the LifeCourse has tools that can help you and your child plan, communicate and problem-solve about things that are important to them.

Session topics and dates:

Using Charting the LifeCourse to Support Going Back to School and other Changes in Routines

Date and Time

October 18, 2023

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Heading back to school can be challenging for everyone. Parents, students, teachers, support workers, siblings, and transportation workers. In this session we will look at how to use the LifeCourse tools and skills specifically the Integrated Support Star to help organizes and understand what resources are available to everyone involved in this busy time of life.

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Charting the LifeCourse and the IEP Process

Date and Time

November 22, 2023

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Keeping the student at the center of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 process is critical. In this session, we will explore how Charting the LifeCourse Framework can help keep the student and their vision of a good life at the center of planning. We will also look at how Charting the LifeCourse can support the IEP.

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Using CtLC Framework in Planning Transitions

Date and Time

January 24, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Life is full of transitions – big and small. Sometimes transitions can be bumpy. In this session we will talk about how to use Charting the LifeCourse tools to plan for life’s transitions in order to smooth some of the bumps.

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Supporting Risk: Using the Integrated Support Star

Date and Time

February 28, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Being able to try new things and make mistakes is how we learn. Often people with disabilities are not given the opportunity to take risks or make mistakes. In this session we will talk about how to use the Charting the LifeCourse framework to balance safety, support, and the dignity of risk and respect.

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Bringing Everyone Together: Communicating with Teams

Date and Time

March 27, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Supporting children, youth and young adults comes with learning to work with a growing number of diverse teams. With each team comes new and exciting opportunities. Come to this session and learn strategies from Charting the LifeCourse that will help to establish positive communication within internal and external team members - families, friends, peers, school employees, transition programs, case workers, and more.

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Using CtLC to Support Out-of-School Programs

Date and Time

May 22, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Held on Zoom

Summer camp, after school sports or clubs, and community education opportunities can be a fun opportunity to grow and experience new things. This session explores how Charting the LifeCourse tools can help make these opportunities a great experience for all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these sessions for?

  • Families
  • Teachers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Case managers and support coordinators
  • Any one wants to know more about Charting the LifeCourse

Are there interpreters at the sessions?

ASL interpreters can be arranged if requested when you register. CART is available for online sessions if requested. We do need two weeks advance notice to arrange for ASL interpreters or CART. If you require these or any other disability-related accommodations to attend a session, please request accommodations by sending an email to lla@umn.edu.