Transition Shannon Lawler 5/31/2007 EdSp 681

What is it? A coordinated set of activities designed within an outcome- oriented process that promotes movement from school to post- school activities including: post-secondary ed, vocational training, supported employment, adult services or independent living

Transition-definition broadened “Recently the concept of transition planning for students with disabilities has been broadened to include other points in a student’s educational career. For example, transition planning is being done for students transitioning from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school.” Council for Exceptional Children Website gedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=36&ContentID=5619

What the law states: Beginning at age 14, or younger, a statement of transition service needs of the student. Section (b)(1) Transition includes 5 areas: 1.Employment 2.Post secondary education 3.Home living 4.Community participation 5.Recreation & leisure

Examples of community participation Knows basic legal rights and where to obtain legal assistance Makes legal decisions Makes informed choices Recognizes danger Understands street safety Knows how to access help Can self-medicate properly Locates community services Examples of home living skills Maintains personal grooming Selects appropriate housing Demonstrates personal money management Uses public transportation or can drive Demonstrates written and oral communication Recognizes home safety issues Performs everyday household tasks

Examples of education Knows how to apply for admission to post secondary Makes satisfactory progress toward diploma Has skills needed to succeed in post secondary programs Knows self advocacy strategies and uses them Understands disability and can request appropriate accommodations Examples of employment Knows requirements of chosen profession Makes informed choices about jobs based on interests, preferences, abilities Cab access assistance in finding a job Demonstrates general job skills and work attitudes for keeping a job

Recreation & Leisure Participated in individual leisure activities Participates in group leisure activities Knows how to access various types of entertainment Recognizes hobbies/interests Health club/ YMCA/YWCA

Putting it all together Student is assessed as part of 3 year re-evaluation in order to comply with IDEA From the test results, a statement of needs are laid out IEP goals are written to address needs identified When all identified educational needs are met, student will graduate

Questions/ Concerns Contact info: Shannon Lawler New Prague Transition Program