Student Involvement

When students engage in their own assessment, they build self-awareness and confidence. This involvement helps them become more informed decision-makers and active participants in their transition planning.  Self-advocacy is one of the strongest predictors of postsecondary success for students with an IEP. The transition assessment process is a key opportunity to build these skills.

Support students to:

• Understand the purpose and value of transition assessments

• Actively participate in the process

• Reflect on their results and what the information means for their future
  
  

Encourage students to:

• Ask questions about their assessment results

• Set individualized, meaningful goals

• Read sections of their IEP 

• Practice self-advocacy skills throughout the proces

Educators aim to:

• Create space for the student to reflect and share their perspectives

• Honor the students cultural background when choosing assessments

• Model and teach ways to ask questions and express needs

• Give feedback and celebrate growth

As an educator, it’s essential to keep in mind that the student is at the center of all transition assessment work. Their voice, choices, and active involvement are critical. Transition assessments help gather information about a student’s preferences, interests, needs, and strengths across three areas of their Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP):  Education and training, employment, and independent living.  Using a variety of assessment tools and approaches allows the ability to collect a fuller, more accurate picture of each student. This supports more personalized and meaningful transition planning.  

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