Transition assessment is an on-going process of collecting information on a student's strengths, needs, preferences and interests as they relate to the demands of current and future living, learning, and working environments.  Transition assessment is the foundation upon which transition goals and services are based.  Transition assessments can cover many areas, including academics, employment, self-determination and self-advocacy, independent living and study skills. 

There are two types of assessments:  Formal and Informal.  Formal assessments include:  Psycho-Educational Evaluations, PSAT, SAT, ACT,  and Statewide assessments.  Informal assessments are content and performance driven; they are less structured and do not compare students to one another.  Informal assessments include:  curriculum-based/teacher made assessments, interest inventories, surveys, interviews and observations.