18+ Transition Services
Eligibility:
The student must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
Adult student (18-21(( not eligible if 22 prior to September 1 of a new school year))
ARD committee determined there was a need to continue for services in order to meet his or her postsecondary goals
Adult student completed course credit and assessment requirements for graduation
Student received modifications to one or more courses required to meet credit requirements for graduation OR received a graduation code of 35
What 18+ IS:
Transition-based IEP
Internships, apprenticeships, paid jobs
Student-led IEP meeting
Natural support, technology, or community-paid support
Health care and travel training
Postsecondary education/training
Independent living, including recreation/leisure and social skills
What 18+ IS NOT:
A TEKS-based IEP
Rotating vocational training sites
Educator-led ARD meeting
School staff that never fades
Using the yellow bus or school van with no travel training for adult transportation
Students who have not earned all graduation credits
Student-Centered Transition Network
Participating in the Graduation Ceremony:
It is important to understand there is a difference between participating in the graduation ceremony vs. actually graduating from high school. Graduation = Receiving a diploma
Many parents think their children with disabilities are required to stay in school until age 21 (Have not turned age 22 by Sept. 1) . Remember the reason a student stays in school after 4 years of high school should be based on a “need” for related or special education services to complete their Individualized Education Program. The need should be determined by the ARD Committee, which includes your child and you, and should be based on data or evaluations.
RESOURCES
Vicki Mitchell, EdD.
Great IDEAS Convention 2015
Learning Labs