Section 5: Postsecondary Transition

  • This section MUST be included if the child will turn 14 during the cycle of the IEP (otherwise you can skip it)

Age Appropriate Transition Assessments

  • Include at least two AATA's (one of which should always be completed by the student)
  • The assessment can be as simple as a student interest survey, or it can be more involved

Writing the IEP section 5 goals

  • In the IEP, be sure to include the following:
    • Name and Date of AATA
    • Who administered the assessment
    • Preferences, Interests, Needs and Strengths (PINS)
      • Include PINS in each section: Postsecondary Training and Education, Competitive Integrated Employment, and Independent Living
  • Remember, the goals you write in section 5 are addressing things that occur after graduation
  • If no independent living goal is needed, must state that in the profile with justification
Student Transition Survey
Transition Sources
OOD Transition from School to Work.pdf
independent living skills.pdf
Good reference for justifying that no independent living goal is needed
transition services samples.pdf
Examples of transition services and goals