TRANSITION WHEELS ARE COMING! In March 2007, the MPRRC Region State directors requested that a small group convene to develop a tool for schools addressing transition points throughout a child’s education. This group met in Santa Fe in May 2007 and developed the “Road Map to Success” wheel with domains of activities for LEAs around learning skills, independence skills, recreation, communication, self determination, health and wellness, etc. After several months of review and revision, the wheel has been sent to printing and will be available in April 2008. The first printing of wheels will be available for 90 cents each. Contact Shauna Crane at
or 435-752-0238 x19 if you are interested in copies.
SHERMAN HONORED The Mountain Plains States honored Gary Sherman with their “Glenn Latham Award” on November 8, 2007. The award was presented before representatives from eight States and several hundred Nebraska educators at the Nebraska Law Conference. In his tribute to Gary, Mountain Plains RRC director, John Copenhaver, said, “Gary Sherman has dedicated his professional life to ensure that children with disabilities throughout Nebraska are provided with quality educational programs. Like Dr. Latham, he lives each day with determination, compassion, leadership and vision to ensure that no child is left behind.”
