Individualized Education Program Resources
Individualized Education Program Resources
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Check out the Transition Community Map to see what resources are near your school, in your neighborhood, or are just great resources to help you transition to the next step of your life.
The PTP (Postsecondary Transition Plan) is an important part of your student's IEP.
The PTP (Postsecondary Transition Plan) is an important part of your student's IEP.
- The PTP guides the IEP team through the transition process by asking a set of questions related to postsecondary goals in the area of education, employment, and independent living.
- The PTP will be created during the IEP team meeting with input from all team members, including the student and family.
- In Wisconsin, state law requires transition planning to begin for your child at age 14.
This app will help you create a Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It was designed for students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs), but anyone can use it. During the IEP Year in which you turn 14, the PTP becomes a part of your IEP. Your PTP is your roadmap for the future.
This app will help you create a Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It was designed for students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs), but anyone can use it. During the IEP Year in which you turn 14, the PTP becomes a part of your IEP. Your PTP is your roadmap for the future.
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Transition Assessments for Teachers
Transition Assessments for Teachers
CareerOneStop's three assessments offer career matching based on:
CareerOneStop's three assessments offer career matching based on:
Interest Assessment (How much you enjoy different tasks and activities)
Skills Matcher (Your skills and knowledge)
Work Values Matcher (Which qualities in a job/workplace are most important to you)
Self-Directed IEPs
Self-Directed IEPs
Transition Assessments for Parents
Transition Assessments for Parents
An individualized education program (or IEP) is a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised by a team of people, including the student's family, that outlines an educational plan for the student. This book gives a good introduction to Special Education.
An individualized education program (or IEP) is a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised by a team of people, including the student's family, that outlines an educational plan for the student. This book gives a good introduction to Special Education.
This manual was designed to be used as a resource for a wide audience. It can be read cover to cover or simply used as a resource for information on a specific topic such as Social Security or Integrated Employment. Because of the varied audience and intended use of this manual, keeping the following points in mind will help add clarity as you use the manual:
This manual was designed to be used as a resource for a wide audience. It can be read cover to cover or simply used as a resource for information on a specific topic such as Social Security or Integrated Employment. Because of the varied audience and intended use of this manual, keeping the following points in mind will help add clarity as you use the manual:
Because of the detailed nature of the material, students will likely benefit from the assistance of a parent/ guardian or teacher /school staff as they review the material.
Because of the detailed nature of the material, students will likely benefit from the assistance of a parent/ guardian or teacher /school staff as they review the material.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2021 and Beyond
Class of 2021 and Beyond
Required
Required
1.0 unit of US history
1.0 unit of US history
1.0 unit of world history, world geography, or world studies
1.0 unit of world history, world geography, or world studies
1.0 unit of citizenship (grades 9-10) or
1.0 unit of citizenship (grades 9-10) or
0.5 unit of American government (grades 11-12) and 0.5 unit economics (grades 11-12)
0.5 unit of American government (grades 11-12) and 0.5 unit economics (grades 11-12)
- 2.0 units: World language
- 1.0 unit: College and Career Readiness (AP, IB or Work Program)
- 3.0 units: Electives
A variety of electives is available, often related to the focus of the school.
A variety of electives is available, often related to the focus of the school.
22 Total Credits (PLUS .01 ONLINE, COM SERV, OR SERV LEARNING)
22 Total Credits (PLUS .01 ONLINE, COM SERV, OR SERV LEARNING)
Notes
Notes
- A minimum of 22 credits is required to graduate.
- Students must complete one of the following three options: online learning, community service experience, or service-learning.
- All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test.
- IMPORTANT: Some high schools have additional requirements for specific programs or endorsements. Contact your local MPS high school.
Certificate of Completion vs High School Diploma
Part of the annual IEP process is to discuss your student’s transition into life after High School. As part of this process, we want to take time to explain the differences between a Certificate of Completion vs. a High School Diploma and what this means for your student’s future as well as life after school.
Part of the annual IEP process is to discuss your student’s transition into life after High School. As part of this process, we want to take time to explain the differences between a Certificate of Completion vs. a High School Diploma and what this means for your student’s future as well as life after school.
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