Transition, transition services, transition planning
- 2. When a student turns 16 and has been in special education services a meeting must be held by the IEP team to discuss future services.This is calledTransition (ITP). The ITP helps set goals for the student and helps prepare them for adulthood. The ITP looks at the student’s interests, needs, and preferences. If the student will need services in after public schooling it is important that the student and parents begin researching the services that will be necessary.
- 3. Age of Majority Statement- This is statement that will be signed 1 year prior to the student turning 18.The statements goes over the student’s rights for when they turn 18 and talks about how they will then have the right to approve or deny the IEP set up for them. Transition (IEP Goals)-This is the part of the transition that will look at future goals for the student. For example, employment options, adult service options, and independent living options. Summary of Performances (SOP)- Once a student graduates from high school or ages out the school must provide them with ways to form a living after school life.
- 4. Here are some examples of transition planning programs: Workability-This program sets up internships for the student so that they can learn how to be successfully employed. Transition Partnership Project-This programs helps students with service coordination, job coaching, and job development. AdultTransition Programs- Students over 17 may use this program to learn how to live within the community and do so independently.
- 5. Families will need to be educated on what services their child will need once they leave school and transition into adulthood.The child will look for guidance from their families and it will be important that their families are there to help, guide, and support them in this life change.
- 6. It will be vital that the student practices being self-determined so that they have to drive to meet their goals without having others push them. It is also vital for the student to practice self- advocacy so that they can advocate for themselves rather then having others do it for them like in the past.
- 7. Transition planning is very important. It helps the student see what their future holds and it helps their families prepare for the future. Also, transition planning helps set goals for the student to work towards and helps them research what services will be available to them after public school.