IDEA '04 mandates the inclusion of age-appropriate transition assessment s related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills. (SEACO Transition Planning Guide)
Assessments should:
be student-centered
be ongoing
include a variety of tools
be done each year to verify/change post-secondary goals and develop annual goals
be in all four post-secondary goal areas (Education, Training, Employment, Independent Living)