The Post Secondary Transition Podcast
A podcast focused on the ins and outs (and everything in between) of the secondary transition process for families of students with disabilities! Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) serve as supportive guides, leading families step-by-step up each rung of the transition ladder.
Also check out our parent website: https://www.postsecondarytransition.com
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
047. Transition Planning: Where to Start (Ep. 12 Re-listen)
So, hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) had a scheduling challenge around their next discussion, so they'll need some more time 😞
In the interim, they thought it would be a goo…
046. Interview: Meredith Gregoire-Cope - Constantly Thinking Outside the Box
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Transition Coordinator Meredith Gregoire-Cope. The dynamic three-oo talk about the importance of work opportuniti…
045. Person-Centered Planning: Your Personal Compass
Happy April Fools Day! But, no joke, we have another conversation for your listening ears. Pivoting from their recent parent interview, this week hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (C…
044. Parent Interview: Jane Plapinger - Transition is a Million Pieces Pt. 2
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to finish their parent interview with Jane Plapinger. For this part of the discussion, Jane ruminates on things she wish…
043. Parent Interview: Jane Plapinger - Transition is a Million Pieces Pt. 1
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to their favorite format, the parent interview. For this conversation, the duo welcome Jane Plapinger whose son David ha…
042. Interview: Laura Karp - Functional IEP Goals & Real-world Impact
041. Transition101: Coordinator of Community Service - Symphony of Support
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) tackle another rung of the transition ladder. This week they discuss the role that families can expect a Coordinator of Community Service …
040. Transition101: Rx for Resilience - Navigating Health Care Transition
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) converse around the discussion of Health Care Transition. They talk about how things change at age 18, differences in adult care versus pe…
039. Transition101: Digital Portfolios - Portraits of Progress
And we're back for the NEW YEAR! Happy 2024!
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) continue their walk up the transition ladder. This time, the discussion covers digital portfol…
038. Interview: Amy D'Agati & TerpsEXCEED - the Inclusive College Experience
Please note that we'll be taking break over this holiday season to be with our families. So Happy Holiday's and well talk with you very soon in the New Year!
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and…
037. Well That's...Something & A New Resource!
With the start of the Holidays, hosts Meghan & Patrick ran into scheduling challenges. So, in lieu of a conversation, they're posting about a new useful resource and look forward to mo…
036. Interview: Maria Paiewonsky & ThinkCollege - Schools for Every Mind
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Maria Paiewonsky from the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Together, they discuss Th…
035. Transition101: Career Academies
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) discuss career acadamies (within the school system) and what they can offer students. Their discussion covers career research and developmen…
034. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax_Full Discussion
Bonus: We cut together the two episodes of our deep-dive discussion with Jamie into one; it includes discussion on benefits of self direction versus the traditional Agency model, hiring…
033. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax Pt. 2
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) return and continue their deep-dive discussion into Self Directed Services with Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Topics incl…
032. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax Pt. 1
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) are one again joined by Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Together they do a deep-dive into talking about Self Dir…
031. Hard Transition Discussions That Are Important
This week, host's Meghan and Patrick discuss some of the topics that prove challenging to parents of students with disabilities. They cover moving students from the diploma-bound track …
030. Transition EXIT YEAR! What To Expect
Host's Meghan and Patrick discuss what parents of students with disabilities can expect from the exit year. They cover some of the milestones to watch out for, tips on communicating/col…
029. Season TWO, New School Year, New Info
Host's Meghan and Patrick are excited to shift into their second season; they discuss the roots for their passions and focus their discussion on some of the updates that have populated …
028. Well That's Helpful - "new" Collection 3
Hosts Meghan & Patrick ran into a scheduling snafu, so they're posting a "new" collection of useful resources from their website (link found below).
Enjoy!
Well That's Helpful
1. Certific…