Revolutionizing Transition Education: Dr. Stacie Dojonovic on Life-Centered Learning 2.0

Revolutionizing Transition Education: Dr. Stacie Dojonovic on Life-Centered Learning 2.0
—Accelerating Education Podcast 🎙️
with host Richard Capone

Revolutionizing Transition Education: Dr. Stacie Dojonovic on Life-Centered Learning 2.0 | Accelerating Education Podcast
Episode P1E5, May 29, 2025
Sponsored by Let's Go Learn https://www.letsgolearn.com

Summary

In this conversation, Richard Capone interviews Dr. Stacie Dojanovic, the executive director of DCDT, about the evolution and importance of transition education for students with disabilities. They discuss the significance of early transition planning, the changes in societal expectations, and the need for explicit teaching of skills that lead to successful post-secondary outcomes. The conversation also highlights the development of Life-Centered Education 2.0 and the integration of technology to enhance teaching practices.

Takeaways
—Transition has been a lifelong passion for Dr. Dojanovic.
—Transition planning should start as early as possible, ideally at age 14 or 16.
—The focus of transition services has evolved from just employment to a broader set of skills.
—Explicit teaching of skills is crucial for improving post-school outcomes.
—All students, not just those with disabilities, benefit from transition education.
—Life-Centered Education 2.0 aims to provide relevant skills for today's society.
—Technology integration is essential for effective transition education.
—High leverage practices can significantly improve instructional delivery.
—Collaboration between educators and researchers is vital for curriculum development.
—Continuous adaptation of educational practices is necessary to meet changing societal needs.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DCDT and Transition Education
00:22 Dr. Stacie Dojonovic
00:30 How did you get into transition curriculum?
00:44 Growing up as a sibling of someone with a disability
02:30 Tell us about yourself?
03:56 Understanding Transition Planning in Education
06:18 Evolution of Transition Services and Expectations
11:06 The Importance of Explicit Teaching in Transition Education
12:22 Relevance of Life Skills for All Students
13:27 Adapting Life-Centered Education for Modern Needs
16:28 Overhauling the LCE Curriculum
19:08 Integrating Technology and AI in Education

Keywords

transition education, DCDT, special education, life-centered education, high leverage practices, post-secondary outcomes, independent living, evidence-based practices, curriculum development, technology in education

Hashtags
#TransitionEducation, #SpecialEducation, #DCDT, #LifeCenteredEducation, #PostSecondarySuccess, #DisabilityAwareness, #EducationTechnology, #EdTech, #CurriculumDevelopment, #InclusiveEducation