Transition Fair
KEAN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TRANSITION FAIR
JOIN US FOR A FREE PUBLIC EVENT CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
TERESA SMITH (661) 366-4401 TERESA_SMITH@KERNHIGH.0RG
CHAD_BLAIN (661) 386-4401 CHAD_B LA I N@KERNHIGH.ORG
See flyer for more info!
FERIA DE TRANSIClON
DISTRITO DE ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS DE KERN DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUCAClON ESPECIAL
FERIA DE TRANSIClON
PARA MAS INFORMACION, CONTACTE
TERESA SMITH
(661) 366-4401
CHAD SMITH
(661) 366-4401
CHAD_BLAIN@KERNHIGH.ORG
UBICACION
GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA-DEL ORO
1750 E. PANAMA LANE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Give Big Kern
Support Children & Families by Donating to H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
Go to GiveBigKern.org
Search for: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
MORE INFORMATION:
https://heartsconnection.org or 661-328-9055
Specially Yours Conference
Join us for a full day of support, connection, and empowerment for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities. Join us for a meaningful and informative experience featuring:
Inspirational Guest Speakers
Meeting with other parents
Resourceful vendors
Lunch included
Date/Time:
April 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:
Bell Tower Plaza - District Room
1200 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Facilitators/Presenters:
Carolyn Cummings, LMFT, PhD.
Estefany Ruiz
Dahlia Habashy
Brandi Church, BCBA
Kayla Bueltel, LEP
Saul Gonzaga, BCBA
Audience:
Parents
Cost:
$10.00
Event Contact:
Dolores Jimenez
kccselpa@kern.org
Additional Details:
Doors open at 8 a.m. Breakfast and lunch to be served. This a parent and caregiver event only. Please no children in attendance.
Click Here to Register: https://www.events.kern.org/event/b9106bfc-fae5-4cfc-bd29-16c86b7f30db/regPage:9f8576ee-3367-4efc-8abe-64abad6825e4
Conferencia Especialmente Para Usted
Join us for a full day of support, connection, and empowerment for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities. Join us for a meaningful and informative experience featuring:
Inspirational Guest Speakers
Meeting with other parents
Resourceful vendors
Lunch included
Date/Time:
April 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:
Bell Tower Plaza - District Room
1200 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Facilitators/Presenters:
Carolyn Cummings, LMFT, PhD.
Estefany Ruiz
Dahlia Habashy
Brandi Church, BCBA
Kayla Bueltel, LEP
Saul Gonzaga, BCBA
Audience:
Parents
Cost:
$10.00
Event Contact:
Dolores Jimenez
kccselpa@kern.org
Additional Details:
Doors open at 8 a.m. Breakfast and lunch to be served. This a parent and caregiver event only. Please no children in attendance.
Click Here to Register: https://www.events.kern.org/event/b9106bfc-fae5-4cfc-bd29-16c86b7f30db/regPage:9f8576ee-3367-4efc-8abe-64abad6825e4
Reunión del CAC de RidgecrestComité Asesor Comunitario(CAC siglas en ingles)
Reunión del CAC de Ridgecrest Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC siglas en ingles)
Hora: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Sierra Sands SELPA Office
1327 North Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Ridgecrest CAC Meeting
Ridgecrest CAC Meeting
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sierra Sands SELPA Office
1327 North Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Grupo de Apoyo Ridgecrest (Ingles)
Grupo de Apoyo Ridgecrest (Ingles)
Hora: 3:00-4:30 p.m
Tema: Lista de Verificación de Temas del IEP
Lugar: 400 N. China Lake Blvd.
Contacte a Laly para obtener el enlace de Zoom
661-328-9055 X4128 laly_tenorio@heartsfrc.org
Ridgecrest Support Group
Ridgecrest Support Group
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Topic: IEP Check List of Topics
Location: 400 N. China Lake Blvd.
Contact: Laly at 661-328-9055 X4128 for more information.
laly_tenorio@heartsfrc.org
Grupo de Apoyo Delano, McFarland, Wasco
Grupo de Apoyo Delano, McFarland, Wasco
Hora: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tema: Autocuidado Para Cuidadores
Presentadora: Claudia Rodriguez, Psicóloga escolar
Lugar: Delano School District 1405 12th Ave., Delano
Si desea asistir por Zoom, contacte a Laura con al menos un día de anticipación.
661-979-4663
laura_nachor@heartsfrc.org
Delano, McFarland, Wasco Support Group (English & Spanish)
Delano, McFarland, Wasco Support Group (English & Spanish)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Self Care for Caregivers
Location: Delano School District
1405 12th Ave. Delano
If you would like to attend through Zoom, contact Laura at 661-979-4663 at least one day in advance: laura_nachor@heartsfrc.org
Bakersfield Morning Support Group (English)
Bakersfield Morning Support Group (English)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00pm
Topic: Evaluation Process and Procedural Safeguards
Location: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
Contact: Karina 661-328-9055
Zoom link available upon request.
Grupo de Apoyo Bakersfield en el Dia (Ingles)
Grupo de Apoyo Bakersfield en el Dia (Ingles)
Hora: 10:00 am-12:00pm
Tema: Proceso de Evaluación y Salvaguardias Procedimentales
Lugar: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
Contacte a Karina 661-328-9055 karina_vela@heartsfrc.org
Enlace de Zoom disponible a peticion
SpEd Talk - Collaborating for Student Success
Join on ZOOM to learn more about IEP’s and the Special Education Process.
Does your child struggle in school? Would they benefit from supports and services in their education? Have you considered an IEP? Join us to learn how to request an educational assessment. We will also review the basics of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and how to be an effective and collaborative member of the IEP team.
We welcome parents, students, and community members for this free webinar. Come learn alongside us! Q/A session to follow webinar. This workshop is presented in collaboration with H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection, PHP San Luis Obispo, and Rainbow Connection. Your registration information will be collected by Exceptional Parents Unlimited, HEARTS Connection, PHP San Luis Obispo, and Rainbow Connection.
Privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously by all agencies; privacy policies are available on their websites.
For more information or if you need help registering, call 844-445-0305.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qLV-uU31RYqbMW3hbb6xXA#/registration
Tehachapi Evening Support Group (English)
Topic: Parent IEP Training
Location: Family Life Pregnancy Center, 103 East "D" St., Tehachapi Corner of “D” & Green, enter ramp to side building on Green St. Enter on side of building facing Green St around the corner, up the ramp.
If you would like to attend through Zoom, contact Timaree at least one day inadvance.
Contact Timaree 661-854-9539 Timaree_torres@heartsfrc.org
Bakersfield Evening Support Group
Topic: Behavior Supports
Location: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
Zoom link available upon request
Contact Lily 661-328-9055
lily_brooks@heartsfrc.org
Grupo de Apoyo Bakersfield en la Tarde (Ingles)
Tema: Apoyos Conductuales
Enlace de Zoom disponible a peticion
Contacte a Karina 661-328-9055 x4130
karina_vela@heartsfrc.org
BCSD Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
BCSD Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Meetings are from 9:30-11:30 am at the Special Education Office
222 34th St., Bakersfield, 93301
Contact Ashley Wahl 661-631-5863
BCSD Comite Consultivo de la Comunidad (CAC)
BCSD Comite Consultivo de la Comunidad (CAC)
Las reuniones son de 9:30- 11:30 a.m. en la Oficina de Educación Especial 222 34th St., Bakersfield, 93301
Contacte a Ashley Wahl al 661-631-5863
Platica De Educación Especial - Colaborando para el éxito estudiantil
¿Su hijo tiene dificultades en la escuela? ¿Se beneficiarían de apoyos y servicios en su educación? ¿Ha considerado un IEP? Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo solicitar una evaluación educativa. También revisaremos los conceptos básicos de un Plan de Educación Individualizado (IEP) y cómo ser un miembro eficaz y colaborativo del equipo del IEP.
Damos la bienvenida a padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad a este seminario web gratuito. ¡Ven a aprender junto a nosotros! Habrá sesión de preguntas y respuestas después del taller.
Este taller es presentado en colaboración con H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection, PHP San Luis Obispo y Rainbow Connection. Sus datos de registro serán recopilados por Exceptional Parents Unlimited y/o H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection, PHP San Luis Obispo y Rainbow Connection. La privacidad y la confidencialidad son tomadas en serio por todas las agencias; la política de privacidad está en los sitios web.
Para más información o si necesita ayuda para registrarse, llame al 844-445-0305
Regístrate Aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QF7ZA_v4ScmBOON35CdEug#/registration
Grupo de Apoyo Arco Iris/ Autismo
Grupo de Apoyo Arco Iris/ Autismo
Presentora: Janet Diaz
Tema: Continuación — Hospital de Salud Conductual de Bakersfield
Location: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
4500 California Ave. 93309
Sala de conferencias segundo piso
Contacte Grace: 661-328-9055 grace_cruz@heartsfrc.org
Arco Iris / Autism Support Group (Spanish)
Arco Iris / Autism Support Group (Spanish)
Presenter: Janet Diaz
Topic: Continuation-Bakersfield Behavioral Health Hospital
Location: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
4500 California Ave. 93309
Upstairs Conference Room
Contact Grace: 661-328-9055 grace_cruz@heartsfrc.org
Panama Buena Vista (PBV) Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Panama Buena Vista (PBV) Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 4250 Ashe Road in the board room
Contact Jennifer Abebowale at 661-831-1906 Ext. 6592 for more information.
Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) de Panamá Buena Vista (PBV)
Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) de Panamá Buena Vista (PBV)
Hora: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lugar: 4250 Ashe Road en la sala de conferencias
Contacte a Jennifer Abebowale en 661-831-1906 Ext. 6592 Para más información
IEP Clinic
IEP Clinic
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sign up for an appointment @ 661-328-9055
Choose an extension option:
Leigh: x4127
Grace: x4129
Karina: x4130
Lily: x4126
Laly: x4128
Clinica de IEP
Clinica de IEP
Llame y registrese para una cita @ 661-328-9055
Leigh: x4127
Grace: x4129
Karina: x4130
Lily: x4126
Laly: x4128
KCC SELPA CAC
*KCC SELPA CAC
Lugar: 1300 17th Street
Contacto: Lee Knotts, Exec. Director 661-636-4801 leknotts@kern.org
El Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC siglas en ingles) esta formado por padres, miembros de la comunidad y personal del Distrito que se preocupa por las necesidades de los ninos con discapacidades. El objetivo del CAC es mejorar y promocionar la comunicacion entre las escuelas, los padres y los organismos publicos para aumentar la atencion de la comunidad, facilitar la education y el apoyo a los padres y coordinar las actividades en favor de los ninos con necesidades excepcionales.
KCC SELPA CAC
*KCC SELPA CAC
Location: 1300 17th Street
Contact: Lee Knotts, Exec. Director 661-636-4801 leknotts@kern.org
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of parents, community members, and district staff concerned with the needs of children with disabilities. The CAC's purpose is to improve and promote communication between schools, parents, and public agencies to increase community awareness, facilitate parent education and support, and to coordinate activities on behalf of children with exceptional needs.
Grupo de Tehachapi Grupo de Apoyode Dia (Ingles)
Grupo de Apoyo Tehachapi en la Tarde (Ingles)
Presentadora:Presentador: Opciones de Apoyo
Comunitario(CSO siglas en ingles), en relación con el Programa Diurno Mountain Pathways y el Programa de Empleo Pathways to Work.
Lugar: Lugar: Clubhouse at Willow Springs
Estates, 14556 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
Enlace de Zoom disponible a peticion. Para mas informacion contacte a Grace al
661-328-9055 or grace_criuz@heartsfrc.org
Tehachapi Daytime Support Group (English)
Tehachapi Daytime Support Group (English)
Topic: Community Support Options (CSO), regarding Mountain Pathways Day Program and Pathways to Work Job
Location: Clubhouse at Willow Springs Estates, 14556 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
If you would like to attend through Zoom, contact Timaree at least one day in advance.
Contact Timaree 661-854-9539 Timaree_torres@heartsfrc.org
Grupo de Apoyo Kern River Valley (Ingles)
Tema: Evaluaciones del IEP
Lugar: First Baptist Church, Room #7 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella
Para mas informacion contacte a Karina 661-328-9055 x4130 karina_vela@heartsfrc.org
Kern River Valley Support Group (English)
Topic: IEP Assessments
Location: First Baptist Church, Room #7 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella
For more information contact Lily at 661-328-9055 X4126 or lily_brooks@heartsfrc.org