Charting the LifeCourse™
Designed with your family in mind
LifeCourse Planning Tools
Charting the LifeCourse™
Charting the LifeCourse is a framework and set of tools designed by families, for families, to help imagine and work toward a good life for all people and families.
The Framework & Tools will Help You
- Organize your Ideas, Vision, and Goals
- Problem-Solve, Navigate
- Advocate for Support
Join a Good Life Group for Parents
These interactive peer learning collaboratives offer hands-on support for parents and family members of children with disabilities. Participants learn to use the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and tools to imagine and work toward a “good life” for their child and family. Each Good Life Group is facilitated by a trained parent who has completed both the CtLC Ambassador and Good Life Group Facilitator trainings – bringing lived experience and practical guidance to every session.
These groups are more than just learning spaces- they are welcoming communities where families connect, share, and support one another on their caregiving journeys.
What Can Charting the LifeCourse™ Do For You?
- People are advocating for the supports they need to accomplish their goals.
- Parents are setting higher expectations for their children.
- Students are learning how life experiences impact their career goals.
- Families are exploring the services and supports they need.
- Parents, siblings, and family members are able to share their ideas, hopes, and fears for the future.
- Case-managers are using in planning meetings.
- Teachers are improving social skills at school, at home, and in the community.
- Information and Referral staff are exploring the future with aging parents.
- Employment specialists are enhancing discovery and exploration that support career planning.
- Options counselors are providing anticipatory guidance and educating about life possibilities.
- Leaders are transforming organizations.
Using the Integrated Supports Star From Charting the LifeCourse
On Demand Webinar (Recorded 2/28/2024)
The Integrated Supports Star helps us think about how to support people and families. In this webinar, recorded 2/28/24, learn how to use the Star to map out what supports someone already has, solve problems, and plan for the future.
Charting the LifeCourse in Practice in MN
Using Charting the LifeCourse to Facilitate a Successful Transition into Adulthood
Recorded 3/14/2023
Keeping the Student at the Heart of the IEP Using Charting the LifeCourse
Recorded 1/19/2023
Try Charting the LifeCourse Tools for Your Family
Integrated Supports Star
Identify the supports that your family member is using now, and think about other supports that might be helpful. The right supports can help ensure their quality of life. Using various supports in combination can help them achieve their vision of a good life.
Life Trajectory Tool
Create a vision for your family member’s good life. The Trajectory Planning Tool highlights the past life experiences that are leading or moving your family member away from their vision and then provide space for current goals and things to avoid moving forward.
Person-Centered Portfolio
The Charting the LifeCourse Portfolio is designed as a booklet printed on 11×17 paper. It includes the CtLC Trajectory tool on the inside and the Integrated Supports Star on the back. It provides a cover sheet with information about the person.
