Les Rogers
Transition Network Facilitator
Leslie Rogers is a Transition Network Facilitator helping students on IEP and 504 plans transition to adulthood for Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties. Prior to that Les worked as the Accessibility Services coordinator for Umpqua Community College overseeing ADA and 504 accommodations.
Les has been the Director of a Student Support Services Federal TRIO grant and has taught several courses at Umpqua Community College. He has also worked as a junior high and high school teacher, as well as a football coach at an inclusion focused early college K-12 school in California. Les is a credentialed teacher in Oregon and California. He was appointed to the State Interagency Coordinating Council (0-5 Special Education Council and has been Vice Chair) and the Oregon Universal Health Care Task Force by Governor Brown.
He also served as a board member of Cardio Facio Cutaneous Syndrome International and served on the Disability Services Advisory Council for his region. Les currently serves on his regional Coordinated Care Organization Medicaid Community Advisory Council. Les holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.P.A. from California State University, Stanislaus. Les is also a certified PATH Facilitator, Lifecourse Ambassador, PYD Disability Mentor, and ADA Coordinator through the University of Missouri. Additionally, Les is the parent of a daughter that experiences Cerebral Palsy and developmental disabilities. Les’ daughter receives services through Children’s Intensive In-Home Services. Les’ fun fact- He was one question away from getting on Jeopardy in college.
Les has been the Director of a Student Support Services Federal TRIO grant and has taught several courses at Umpqua Community College. He has also worked as a junior high and high school teacher, as well as a football coach at an inclusion focused early college K-12 school in California. Les is a credentialed teacher in Oregon and California. He was appointed to the State Interagency Coordinating Council (0-5 Special Education Council and has been Vice Chair) and the Oregon Universal Health Care Task Force by Governor Brown.
He also served as a board member of Cardio Facio Cutaneous Syndrome International and served on the Disability Services Advisory Council for his region. Les currently serves on his regional Coordinated Care Organization Medicaid Community Advisory Council. Les holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.P.A. from California State University, Stanislaus. Les is also a certified PATH Facilitator, Lifecourse Ambassador, PYD Disability Mentor, and ADA Coordinator through the University of Missouri. Additionally, Les is the parent of a daughter that experiences Cerebral Palsy and developmental disabilities. Les’ daughter receives services through Children’s Intensive In-Home Services. Les’ fun fact- He was one question away from getting on Jeopardy in college.
Accessing Community College Accommodations: Navigating the Transition from High School to College
Transitioning to community college is an important option for additional training to support students in realizing their full potential on their way to community inclusion and competitive integrated employment. This presentation is designed to ensure those assisting in navigating students through the transition to community college know how to best support their students in attaining appropriate documentation, how to avoid common pitfalls, and tips for a successful transition.
Topics of this presentation include: how to access accommodations, FERPA and supporting your student, differences between ADA/504 postsecondary accommodations and IDEA high school accommodations/modifications, common accommodations, and a timeline to ensure smooth community college transition.
Know what documentation is needed to establish accommodations
Know the timeline to ensure a smooth transition
Know common accommodations provided in a post-secondary setting
Know the timeline to ensure a smooth transition
Know common accommodations provided in a post-secondary setting
Target audience and experience level: ALL
*Sessions are open to all registrants regardless of experience level or roles.
Primary Life Cycle: K-12)