Transition Planning Services
What is Transition Planning?
Transition planning is an individualized process of preparing students with disabilities for life after high school. Here at Frontier High School, we believe that transition planning is a team approach with the student being at the center. Meaningful transition planning requires collaboration & coordination with the student, family members, school personnel, and agency representatives.
Transition planning starts at age 14, or earlier if appropriate, and is a continuous process throughout the middle and high school years. A student's transition plan is developed based upon yearly transition assessments and conversations about their future education, employment, and independent living goals. It takes into account strengths, preferences, and interests and helps to address barriers that they may face in obtaining their future goals. Once the student's goals are identified, their transition goals are documented in the IEP and are delivered through special education programs, related services, and a specific set of Coordinated Set of Transition Activities.
Mrs. Gombos
For questions about transition planning & services, contact the FSCD Transition Specialist or your child's special education teacher.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Amanda Gombos
Transition Specialist
926-1814
What does Post-Secondary, Career/Employment, and Independent Living transition planning look like at Frontier High School?
Post-Secondary Education
Understanding all post-secondary education options
Understanding learning styles and accommodations
College Planning Activities
Adult Education Planning Activities
Day Habilitation Planning
Understanding of strengths, abilities, and barriers in pursuing post-secondary education
Learning how to request accommodations in post-secondary settings
Career / Employment
Career Counseling
Career Testing & Assessments
Career Research
Work-Readiness Activities (interview skills, resumes, job applications, etc)
Work-Based Learning
Understanding workplace accommodations
Linkage to Adult Career & Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
Independent Living
Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Skills
Daily Living Skills
Recreation & Community Experiences
Transportation
Health & Wellness
Financial Awareness
Communication Skills
Self-Management Skills
Responsible Decision Making Skills
Transition Planning Timeline
Age 12 - 14 - For students with I/DD diagnosis, parents should speak with the school psychologist or transition specialist about a referral to OPWDD if the student does not have services coming out of elementary school. (See OPWDD tab for more information)
Age 12 - Student & Parent complete the Age 12 assessment to begin the conversation about future goals
Age 13 - Student & Parent complete the Age 13 assessment to build upon the Age 12 assessment
Age 14 + - With support from a special education teacher, students complete a yearly transition assessment to assist with the development of his/her transition plan. Parent input is encouraged.
Age 14 + - The student's Transition Plan is incorporated into the student's Individual Education Plan. The transition plan will be shared through sections of the IEP including in the Career/Vocation/Transition present level of performance, Measurable Post-Secondary Goals, Transition Needs, Course of Study, and Coordinated Set of Transition Activities.
Ages 12 - 14+ - Encourage young adults to practice their self-advocacy skills across different settings, such as advocating their needs to a teacher, knowing the name of their disability, ordering a meal at a restaurant, or speaking up for themselves at a medical appointment.
Grade 8 - Participate in the field trip to the Potter Road Career & Technical Center to learn about the vocational programs offered to juniors & seniors in high school. Review the high school curriculum guide and talk to your school counselor to learn about the classes related to career interests.
Transition Planning Timeline
Age 14 - Students with I/DD disabilities & their parents should speak with the school psychologist, special education teacher, or transition specialist to discuss a referral for OPWDD if not linked coming out of the middle school. (See OPWDD tab for more information)
Age 14 - 21 - With support from a special education teacher or transition specialist, the student completes a yearly transition assessment to develop his/her transition plan. Parents are encouraged to provide feedback by completing a Parent Transition Assessment and discussing future goals with the student's special education teacher.
Age 14 - 21 - The student's Transition Plan is incorporated into the student's Individual Education Plan. The transition plan will be shared through sections of the IEP including in the Career/Vocation/Transition present level of performance, Measurable Post-Secondary Goals, Transition Needs, Course of Study, and Coordinated Set of Transition Activities.
Age 14 - 21 - Students complete their Coordinated Set of Transition Activities to work towards future goals at school. At home, have frequent conversations about future goals and practice independent living skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and housekeeping. Encourage young adults to get involved in school or community experience, volunteer opportunities, and part-time employment.
Age 15 - 17 - Parents should assure that the student has copies of personal and work-related documents:
Social Security card
Birth Certificate
Working Papers
Age 16 - 17 - Consider supportive decision-making or guardianship for students who will need help to make legal decisions, health & personal care decisions, and to manage finances. Click here for more information on Guardianship
Age 16 - 18 - Apply for ACCES-VR services during junior/senior year or two years prior to high school exit. (see ACCES-VR tab for more information)
Age 16 - 21- Identify community support services and programs that the student is eligible for after graduation.
Age 17 - 18 - Assure that the student has legal identification
NYS Driver's permit/license
NYS Non-Driver ID
Age 17 - 21 - If going to college or trade school, identify the process of requesting accommodations at your program of choice. Request accommodations before classes start.
Age 17 - 18 - Review qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance and start the application process, if appropriate. Click here to link to the Social Security Administration
Age 18 - Register to vote and for the draft
Age 18-21 (If eligible for OPWDD & 1-2 years prior to exit) - Ask your care coordinator to set up tours of the programs & services. Work with OPWDD care coordinator/manager to apply for adult service programs.