Transition Checklist for Middle School

By age 14 did you ...?

• Give the student written notice and start inviting the student to yearly Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
• Schedule IEP meeting when the student can attend. Gather information about the student's interests, preferences, & strengths prior to the IEP meeting if student will not be able to attend.
• Complete an age appropriate transition assessment and include the information in the student's IEP
• Choose a course of study related to post-secondary goal and note any special courses/instruction during the IEP year that will aid the student in working toward post-secondary goals.

From: Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Department of Education, Technical Assistance Center

The I’m Determined project, a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior beginning at the elementary level and continuing through the student’s educational career. The self-determined student knows how to set and achieve goals and has a greater understanding of personal strengths and how to get support for areas of need.

This link is to the Resources for Educators page. It includes "Understanding My IEP (differentiated)" document that is helpful in preparing a student to participate in their IEP meeting. In addition, there is a "14 Self Determination Checklist" document (English & Spanish) along with many other resources. Take a look!

http://www.imdetermined.org/educators/resources/