Age-Appropriate Transition AssessmentS

Each initial and re-evaluation must have at least 2 transition tools.

• The tools can be formal or informal.

• Teams should NOT do a review of records and review previous transition information data.

The 2 tools must assess the student’s strengths, needs, interests and preferences

• Interviews are a good way to get this specific information

• The evaluation report should clearly state the student’s strengths, preferences, interests and needs in the areas of post secondary education and training, employment and independent living (as appropriate)

If the student has had employment indicate thier duties, tasks they enjoyed phow long they maintained employment and if the position ended, describe why.

9th grade case managers must confirm that transition assessments done prior to 9th grade included transition planning. If not, a re-evaluation must be conducted during the 9th grade year.

• Note: Sometimes the transition portions of the IEP have been completed, but there were no transition assessments completed in the most recent evaluation. If this happens, a re-evaluation, including transition tools must be administered.