Transition Plan
The Transition Plan prepares students with disabilities for life after high school. It covers post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, independent living, and community participation.
Typically, this document contains:
Post-Secondary Goals: Long-term goals should be based on the student’s strengths, preferences, and interests, including education, vocational training, employment, and independent living. This provides a clear direction for the student’s future and helps align educational efforts with these goals.
Transition Services: Coordinated activities and support are provided to help students achieve their post-secondary goals. This includes instruction, related services, community experiences, employment development, and other adult living objectives. This ensures that the student receives the necessary support and resources to successfully transition from school to adulthood.
Course of Study: A planned program of study that aligns with the student’s transition goals. This may include specific courses, vocational training, or other educational experiences. This ensures that the student's educational experiences are relevant and supportive of their long-term goals.
Annual IEP Goals: Short-term goals that are designed to support the student’s transition to post-secondary life. These goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This provides actionable steps that the student can take each year to progress toward their post-secondary goals.
Involvement of Agencies: Collaboration with outside agencies that can provide services and support to the students as they transition to adulthood. These might include vocational rehabilitation services, community-based organizations, and other service providers. By involving all relevant parties in the planning and implementation process, this ensures a seamless transition.
Create
Within the IEP document, navigate to Transition Plan using the flyout menu.
The system auto-populates the following in the Student Information section:
From the Student Info profile
Student Name
Current School Year
Grade School
Date of Birth
If you determine the student does not require support during transition, select There is no particular need for support during transition. Then click Save, Done Editing. If you determine the student requires support during transition, proceed with step 4.
Select Transition Goal. The options available are:
Activity to Activity
Class to Class
Elementary to Secondary
Entry to School
Grade to Grade
School to School
Setting to Setting
Other
Enter the appropriate Action required. This is a required field.
Select the Person(s) Responsible. The options available are:
Student
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Special Education Resource Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Principal
Other
Select Timeline. The options available are:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grades 9 - 12
Age 16
September/October
January/February
Ongoing
Upon graduation
At exit
Other
Enter additional Notes, if required.
Click Save, Done Editing.