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For Massachusetts students receiving special education services, Secondary Transition is a time that begins when they turn 14 (or earlier, if the IEP team agrees). From age 14 until they graduate or turn 22, students on IEPs receive transition services from their public school districts. Transition services are defined by federal law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA) as a "coordinated set of activities…designed to be within a results oriented process,…to facilitate the student's movement from school to post-school activities." Transition services are based on the individual student's needs, taking into account his/her strengths, preferences, and interests. These services help young adults to live, work, participate in the community, and go on to further education or training as independently as possible when they leave high school.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
DDS Metro Region will be providing a VIRTUAL DDS 101 session with dedicated Portuguese interpreter.
2025-2026 Transition Talks Family Workshops sponsored by The Perkins Transition Center
2025-2026 Transition Talks Family Workshops sponsored by The Perkins Transition Center
Sign up for one workshop or the series- Transition Talks Family Workshops – Perkins School for the Blind Transition Talks
The following links are associated with the Marlborough Public School District and the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Transitional Agencies
Transitional Agencies
Please click on the links below to be taken to each agencies page with more information.
Turning 18 Checklist
Turning 18 Checklist
The checklist below is meant to help families of children with significant support needs ensure that they have the support they need as they become an adult.
Additional Supports for Students with Disabilities
Additional Supports for Students with Disabilities
The TAP program at the MetroWest Center for Independent Living readies high school students for living on their own, finding work, and/or attending college or other training programs.
Social Skills
Self-Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Training
Employment
Assistive technology support
IEP and ITP assistance
Disability Rights education
Preparing for College
If you believe that your student would be a good fit for this program, please reach out to the MPS Transition Specialist to request a referral.
Anyone with a physical, mental, cognitive, or vision disability who cannot independently use a fixed-route bus may be eligible for this service.
If you believe your student may be eligible for this service, there is a two-part application- Part A will be filled out by the student or the adult assisting them and Part B will need to be completed by the student's physician.
English Application: Massachusetts Americans with Disabilities Paratransit Application Form
Spanish Application: Parte A en espanol, haga clic aqui. Parte B en espanol, haga clic aqui.
Portuguese Application: Parte A em portugues, clique aqui. Parte B em portugues, clique aqui.
If you need assistance/have any questions, Jennifer Franco is the MWRTA travel trainer, and her email is jennifer.franco@mwrta.com
Additionally, a new feature of the MWRTA system called Catch Connect. It is on-demand transportation (similar to an uber). It is now available in some parts of Marlborough that are not serviced by a fixed route. There are no eligibility requirements to utilize it, just that you need to be within the service area.
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
The following links are associated with the Massachusetts Department of Education.
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