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What are Some Transition Planning Activities for Parents?

Transition planning activities and objectives are carried out at school. However, unlike traditional IEP objectives, many activities take place outside of school. They may take place at home and/or in the community.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE PARENT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRANSITION GOALS

Examples of activities that might take place in the home:

• Parent giving their son/daughter chores and responsibilities to encourage independence and responsibility.
• Parent should think ahead to consider the skills needed to be an independent adult.
• Opening a personal checking or savings account(s) and learning how to manage money.
• Learning to drive & studying for driver's license test
• Learning about automobile insurance and routine vehicle maintenance.
• Learning self-advocacy skills; these skills will continue to help him move toward independent adulthood.

Examples of activities that might take place in the community:

• Parent taking their son/daughter to work.
• Having their son/daughter network with friends and relatives about their jobs.
• Having their son/daughter take a workplace tour and conduct informational interviews.
• Researching and visiting local colleges and training schools
• Researching and making lists of possible job interests
• Researching and makinig lists of possible agency or community support their son/daugher may need for independent or supported living

Source: www.greatschools.org

Transition Assessments for Parents

• Parent Letter on Transition Planning
• Parent Survey for Transition Planning
• Parent Info for IEPs
• Parent Transition Survey
• Child Preference Indicators

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)

Youth on the Move

What happens to kids with intellectual disabilities after they finish high school? Their success depends on several factors: high expectations, good planning, and the right resources."Youth on the Move" offers information on this crucial transition from high school to the adult world. Learn how to plan comprehensively, support young people to become more independent, and help them use their interests and skills to guide their job search. There's also a Transition Timeline to show professionals exactly what steps are essential between the ages of 14 and 18.

North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance

The North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance is a diverse group consisting of emerging leaders with developmental disabilities, representatives of state agencies and organizations, legislators, educators, and families as well as other advocates. Our mission is to expand the options for postsecondary education for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout North Carolina. This website provides a list of resources pertaining to the PSE options across the state of North Carolina. In addition, you can find recent NCPSEA newsletters as well as information about upcoming alliance meetings.

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