Stacie Dojonovic Schutzman
- Assistant Teaching Professor
- School of Education and Human Sciences, Special Education
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Biography —
Stacie L. Dojonovic is the coordinator for the online Transition program. Stacie has over 20 years' experience as an educator and transition specialist in both urban and suburban school districts. Her passion through the years has been to continue to engage diverse audiences in order to implement research to practice to improve the post school outcomes of all youth. Additionally, Stacie has served as President, Marketing Chair, Transition Assessment/Vocational Evaluation Representative and Newsletter Editor for the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Career Development and Transition. Currently she serves as the Executive Director for the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Career Development and Transition. On a personal note, Dr. Dojonovic is a first-generation college graduate who grew up below the federal poverty line. She also shares the perspective with family members raising a child with a disability.
Selected Publications —
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (2017). IDEA Partnership National Community of Practice on Mental Heath Dialogue Guide to the SAMHSA Fact Sheet, “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” [Other].
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (2009). IDEA Partnership Secondary Transition National Secondary Transition Collection [Other].
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (2009). IDEA Partnership Secondary Transition National Secondary Transition Glossary of Terms [Other].
Selected Presentations —
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (4/30/2017). How are Transition Coordinators Implementing the Age Appropriate Transition Assessment Mandate?. 2017 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Education Convention and Expo. Boston, MA
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (3/31/2017). A Study of Transition Coordinators' Implementation of the Age Appropriate Transition Assessment Mandate. Pennsylvania Department of Education Annual Conference 2017 - Making A Difference: Educational Practices that Work!. Harrisburg, PA
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (10/31/2016). A Study of Transition Coordinators: Implementation of the Age Appropriate Transition Assessment Mandate. Presentation, 20th International Division of Career Development and Transition Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (10/31/2016). The P-16 Pipeline – Preparing for School Transition From Pre-K Through College: A School District Example. 20th International Division of Career Development and Transition Conference "Riding the Wave of Transition". Myrtle Beach, SC
Dojonovic Schutzman, S. (10/31/2016). Want to Know More About DCDT's New National Certification in Transition. 20th International Division of Career Development and Transition Conference "Riding the Wave of Transition". Myrtle Beach, SC
Awards & Honors —
Outstanding Service Award for Presidential Service
Division of Career Development and Transition
2014
Outstanding Service Award for Newsletter Editor
Division of Career Development and Transition
2012
Outstanding Service Award for Transition Assessment/ Vocational Evaluation Representative
Division of Career Development and Transition
2011
Phi Delta Kappa
2008 - Present
Phi Lambda Theta
2007 - Present