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What are Transition Services?
What are Transition Services?
IDEA 2004 defines Secondary Transition as a coordinated set of activities for a student receiving special education services which are designed as an outcome-oriented process, that promotes movement from school to post-school activities to being no later than age 16 which may include:
Post-Secondary Education
Vocational Education
Integrated Employment
Continuing/Adult Education
Adult Services
Independent Living
Community Participation
Transition Planning is based upon:
Transition Planning is based upon:
Student’s needs
Student’s strengths
Student’s preferences
Student’s interests
Transition Services include:
Transition Services include:
Activities needed to assist in reaching post-secondary goals
Course of study
Who Can Participate in Transition Planning?
Who Can Participate in Transition Planning?
Student *
Parent or Guardian *
Special Educator / CTE Educator *
Administrator / LEA *
Guidance Counselor
Vocational Evaluator
Related Service Provider(s)
Therapist
Adult Agency Service Provider(s)
Anyone who has a vested interest in the student's post-secondary activities
* = required team members/participants
Transition Services Provided:
Transition Services Provided:
Informal Informational Transition Interest Assessments
Selection Process for Formal Vocational Evaluation
Transition planning and attendance to IEP meetings
Job Coach School
PAES Lab Assessment
HCS Vocational and Academy Course Referrals
Referral Source to local agencies
Access to general education career preparation activities
Transition Data Collection
Vocational Tours
VersAbility Resources
New Horizons Education Center
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Department of Rehabilitation Services (DARS)
Aging, Pre-Employment Transition Services (DARS)
Education Options after High School:
Education Options after High School:
Community Colleges
Four-Year Colleges
On-the-job Training
Apprenticeships
Military Service
Adult Education
Adult Day Services
Technical Schools
Independent Living Skills
Project Search Sentara Hospital CarePlex
Project Search Ft. Eustis
Plan for Success! The key to a successful transition is early, thoughtful planning! Students should be actively involved in the planning process!
Plan for Success! The key to a successful transition is early, thoughtful planning! Students should be actively involved in the planning process!
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