Mentoring Day is a local version of the National Disability Mentoring Day which is organized by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). It has occurred regionally as “Rocketing into the Future”, under the leadership of the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative (NLSEC) since 1992.

Mentoring Day has remained as a transition conference for secondary students with disabilities. The day is comprised of break-out sessions for students, exhibitors, and a keynote speaker. Students get an opportunity to learn about various topics such as; careers, employment skills, money management, post secondary education, military, driver's education, self-advocacy, housing, transportation and more. The main objective of the day is to provide students with information to assist in planning for adulthood.

This year's event will be held on March 13, 2023 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College from 8:45am to 1:30pm.

Schedule for the Day
8:45-9:25 Student check in
9:30-10:30 Welcome & Keynote
10:45-11:15 Session 1
11:30-12:00 Session 2
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Session 3
1:30- Dismissal
Insta-Interviews throughout the day

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Student Session Descriptions

Guest speaker, Aaron Cross, who is a three-time Paralympian in the sport of archery, will be presenting. In Athens, Greece, 2004, Aaron and his teammates shot their way to the first-ever U.S. medal in the sport of archery at the Paralympic level. Aaron has dedicated his life to following his FOCUS and because of his unwavering belief in his FOCUS, Aaron adds to his life by skydiving, SCUBA diving, marathons, triathlons, duathlons, trap shooting, hunting and the one that stops everyone, he has even done training courses with the Elite U.S. Navy SEALs.

Students will pre-register (in February), get a lanyard with their schedule for the day, a swag bag full of goodies and a Little Caeser’s pizza lunch!

Parent Participation
Parents of students with disabilities will also have an opportunity to learn about the importance of transition planning and how to better prepare for their student to transition from high school into the adult world and to live as independently as possible. Past topics have included: parent rights in the special education process, what is secondary transition and what does it look like in high school, guardianship, county services, vocational rehabilitation services, self advocacy, driving accommodations and more.

There will also be time allowed for parents to visit with exhibitors. This will provide you with an opportunity to hear from various service providers and agencies on what they offer and what the transition process should look like for your son, daughter, or family member. It also provides you a time to ask questions, and network with other parents.

The event, materials, and lunch are free.

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Parent Flyer

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Parent Registration

Northern Lights Special Education CooperativeQuality Education Through Cooperation and Partnership

Mentoring Day

Mentoring Day March 13, 2023 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative

Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative
Quality Education Through Cooperation and Partnership

Mentoring Day
March 13, 2023 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College