Transition Journey Map

Transition Planning >>>>>>>>>>

This map highlights the significance of, and offers resources for, preparing for the journey beyond high school. Click on the green text below for more resources!

WHAT IS TRANSITION PLANNING

"Transition" for students with disabilities refers to the progression from high school to post-graduation and adulthood. This planning looks towards the future, aligning with the student's post-graduation aspirations. It should be outcome-driven, enhancing the likelihood of success after high school.

Identify and clearly articulate what the student wants to do after high school. This might involve further education, vocational training, employment, independent living, or community involvement. These goals should inform the rest of the transition plan.

Employment Education Living Recreation

Identify the roles of parents/caregivers, advocates and mentors.

Create a climate of high expectations for your child.

IEP
Role of the school IEP in place no later than when the student is 16; 14 in Texas
  • Student must participate in IEP meetings (Self- determination)
  • Must invite agencies to support transition
  • IEP must include postsecondary goals
  • Must provide classes and services that will help the student attain their goals

Identify
Strengths &
Interests

Transition assessments
provide a framework for developing the student's postsecondary goals...

Assessments help define the curriculum and course of study that the student needs to achieve those goals, and determine what services and/or activities will be needed. Assessments may be formal or informal.

Types of Transition Assessments

  • Vocational assessments
  • Self-determination assessments
  • Independent living assessments
  • Occupational/relational

  • Student and parent interviews
  • Teacher/educational staff reports
  • Situational assessments

The importance of HOBBIES

Set up for
Success VIA
the iep

IEP=Individualized Educational Program

Set measurable IEP Transition Goals

Provide coordinated courses that enable students to achieve their goals.

Provide coordinated courses that enable students to achieve their goals. Provide related services to support success:

The IEP should list community based strategies to equip the student for community engagement and postsecondary goals. This might involve exploring or engaging in:

After-school jobs or volunteering

Library or community centers, recreational activities and transportation

Identify the activities or services required to ready the student for employment or other post-school goals.

CONNECT WITH RESOURCES

"Vocational Rehabilitation" helps individuals with various disabilities overcome obstacles to secure, retain, or return to employment or meaningful activities.

Invite Transition Services Agencies to IEP meetings Transition service agencies are state or local agencies, other than the school, which are financially or legally responsible for providing transition services to the student.

Services offered by VR Agencies

  • Assessment
  • Job Training
  • Job Placement
  • Job Coaching
  • Counseling
  • Support
  • Follow-up

Vocational rehabilitation services may be provided by:

  • State VR agencies
  • Private rehabilitation providers
  • Local non- profits
  • Educational institutions

UNDERSTAND
LEGALRIGHTS
and ADVOCACY

Guardianship and alternatives - supported decision making

Decision-making rights regarding health and welfare

Financial literacy and planning

Educational transfer of rights - schools must discuss with students 1 year before graduation

Transition Planning >>>>>>>>>>

This map highlights the significance of, and offers resources for, preparing for the journey beyond high school. Click on the green text below for more resources!

WHAT IS TRANSITION PLANNING

"Transition" for students with disabilities refers to the progression from high school to post-graduation and adulthood. This planning looks towards the future, aligning with the student's post-graduation aspirations. It should be outcome-driven, enhancing the likelihood of success after high school.

Identify and clearly articulate what the student wants to do after high school. This might involve further education, vocational training, employment, independent living, or community involvement. These goals should inform the rest of the transition plan.

Employment Education Living Recreation

Identify the roles of parents/caregivers, advocates and mentors.

Create a climate of high expectations for your child.

IEP
Role of the school IEP in place no later than when the student is 16; 14 in Texas
  • Student must participate in IEP meetings (Self- determination)
  • Must invite agencies to support transition
  • IEP must include postsecondary goals
  • Must provide classes and services that will help the student attain their goals

Identify
Strengths &
Interests

Transition assessments
provide a framework for developing the student's postsecondary goals...

Assessments help define the curriculum and course of study that the student needs to achieve those goals, and determine what services and/or activities will be needed. Assessments may be formal or informal.

Types of Transition Assessments

  • Vocational assessments
  • Self-determination assessments
  • Independent living assessments
  • Occupational/relational

  • Student and parent interviews
  • Teacher/educational staff reports
  • Situational assessments

The importance of HOBBIES

Set up for
Success VIA
the iep

IEP=Individualized Educational Program

Set measurable IEP Transition Goals

Provide coordinated courses that enable students to achieve their goals.

Provide coordinated courses that enable students to achieve their goals. Provide related services to support success:

The IEP should list community based strategies to equip the student for community engagement and postsecondary goals. This might involve exploring or engaging in:

After-school jobs or volunteering

Library or community centers, recreational activities and transportation

Identify the activities or services required to ready the student for employment or other post-school goals.

CONNECT WITH RESOURCES

"Vocational Rehabilitation" helps individuals with various disabilities overcome obstacles to secure, retain, or return to employment or meaningful activities.

Invite Transition Services Agencies to IEP meetings Transition service agencies are state or local agencies, other than the school, which are financially or legally responsible for providing transition services to the student.

Services offered by VR Agencies

  • Assessment
  • Job Training
  • Job Placement
  • Job Coaching
  • Counseling
  • Support
  • Follow-up

Vocational rehabilitation services may be provided by:

  • State VR agencies
  • Private rehabilitation providers
  • Local non- profits
  • Educational institutions

UNDERSTAND
LEGALRIGHTS
and ADVOCACY

Guardianship and alternatives - supported decision making

Decision-making rights regarding health and welfare

Financial literacy and planning

Educational transfer of rights - schools must discuss with students 1 year before graduation