Transition Planning
An overview of planning for the transition section of the IEP.
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According to the IDEA, transition planning is a process that needs to start for a student no later than the IEP that will be in place when the student turns 16 years of age. However, it is recommended transition planning begins at 14 years of age or younger. The goal of transition planning is to make a smooth transition to life after high school. According to the IDEA, transition planning is individualized; based on the student’s strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes opportunities to gain knowledge and skills needed for continuing education, work, and community life.
Steps to Transition Planning
Gather Student Information--this should include the student's completed Educational Development Plan (EDP) found on Xello and a complete transition assessment. Remember to obtain consent to invite agency representatives to the IEP.
Student Meeting--have a one on one conversation with the student about their post-secondary goals. Ask the following questions:
Where do I want to work as an adult and what skills do I need to reach this goal?
Where do I want to obtain education/training as an adult and what skills do I need to reach this goal?
Where do I want to live as an adult? and what skills do I need to reach this goal?
Goal Setting--Write measurable post-secondary goals in the areas of employment, education/training, and adult/independent living.
Course of Study--Review the classes the student is currently taking and planning to take. Do they make sense? Do any classes need to be taken again for credit? Make sure the student and family is aware of options in course of study such as diploma, MMC diploma, PC and diploma, and Certificate of Completion.
Agency Support--Identify which agencies may be helpful in assisting the student in reaching their post-secondary goals. Foster the connection between the student/family and the agency.
Summary of Performance (SOP)--An SOP is only created during the senior year. This provides a summary of the student's academic achievement and functional performance. Include recommendations on how to support the student in reaching their post-secondary goals.
Providing Instruction--Identify student's strengths and needs in partnership with the student. Use this information to build instruction and lessons based on individual need of transition services. Coordinate transition activities. (This work should continue throughout the school year).
Opportunities in Lenawee County
Planning Guides
Planning Guides
Transition Planning Workbook
Transition Planning Workbook
The purpose of this workbook is to help students take the lead in planning for their adult lives. The workbook shares important information, encourages youth to begin thinking about life after high school, and offers ideas they can use to plan routes to reach their goals.
The purpose of this workbook is to help students take the lead in planning for their adult lives. The workbook shares important information, encourages youth to begin thinking about life after high school, and offers ideas they can use to plan routes to reach their goals.
Building My Future
Building My Future
"Building My Future" is a transition inventory that can be used to assist when interviewing students about their post-secondary goals in the areas of future education/training, employment and independent living.
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