Secondary Transition & Indicator 13

1. Sawyer, S. (2015). Secondary transition planning: The basics. California Transition Alliance. Retrieved from http://www.catransitionalliance.org/docs/49-TransitionPlanningTheBasics2015_1029201590719.pdf. This website offers several documents with federal and state mandates on one page, and then research based practices on the additional pages. The author emphasizes four critical areas of development which include communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. The webpage also discusses secondary transition services as they're defined in IDEA .

2. Transforming education through linked learning. ConnectED: The California Center for College & Career. Retrieved from http://connectedcalifornia.org/home. This website strives to increase collaboration with school, district, and community leaders in an attempt to transform education. The goal is that all students are prepared to succeed in college, career, community, and life. The site also provides a list of videos that discuss professions students may want to enter.

3. (2017, July 1). Understanding indicator 13 for special education state performance plain in NH. New Hampshire Department of Education. Retrieved from https://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/special_ed/documents/indicator_13_guidance_2017.pdf. This document explains what Indicator 13 is and describes the process for monitoring compliance amongst high schools. Furthermore, this document covers the process for correction of non-compliance of these schools. Additionally, it outlines directives for transition services and personnel. Lastly, it contains pertinent information and resources for writing IEPs.

4. Indicator 13 post secondary goals: Strategies & resources: Project 10: Transition Education Network. Retrieved from http://project10.info/StatePerformancePlanDetail.php?MainPageID=211. This webpage discusses Indicator 13 as it relates to the IDEA act of 2004. Additionally, this page offers strategies for improving Indicator 13 such as accessing and reviewing pertinent data and developing new policies, procedures, and practices. Finally, it offers national and state resources to draw from for extra assistance.

5. (2017, July 19). Independent living. California Department of Education. Retrieved from https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/st/independentliving.asp. This government webpage discusses the importance of students with and without disabilities making a smooth transition to adulthood. It further discusses evidence based practices in secondary transitions that have led to positive post-school outcomes. Finally, it talks about the importance of acquiring basic living skills for these students in order to enjoy a quality life.

6. Healthy transitions: A pathway to employment for youth with chronic health conditions and other disabilities. United States Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment policy. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/2013ODEPHealthyReport.pdf. This is an excellent resource that helps youth with disabilities and chronic health conditions with post-secondary school options. It also provides information for youth to plan ahead for health care transitions and other challenges they will face. Finally, the page contains numerous facts on health care transitions today for youth with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

7. (2017, July 3). Guideposts for success. California Department of Education. Retrieved from https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/st/guidepostsforsuccess.asp. This webpage discusses five guideposts for success in educational career development and intervention for students with disabilities. These include school-based preparatory experiences, career preparation and workplace learning experiences, youth development & leadership, connecting activities, and family involvements & supports.

8. (2018). Secondary to postsecondary education transition planning for students with learning disabilities. LD Online: The Educators Guide to Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Retrieved from http://www.ldonline.org/article/Secondary_to_Postsecondary_Education_Transition_Planning_for_Students_with_Learning_Disabilities. The writers of this page covey their concerns about the low number of students with learning disabilities currently attending 2 & 4 year colleges. They further discuss the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved during the transition process. Finally, they emphasize that secondary transition planning for these students must remain flexible to become successful.