Transition Services
What is Transition Planning?
“The federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, defines secondary transition as a coordinated set of activities designed to be within a results-oriented process, focused on improving the academic achievement and functional performance to facilitate movement from school to post-school activities.
Arkansas Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities states that secondary transition services will be addressed no later than when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP team, and updated annually thereafter.
The IEP shall include age-appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and where appropriate, independent living skills; and transition services, including courses of study, needed to assist the child in reaching those goals.
The key to a successful transition is early and thoughtful planning. Students must be actively involved in the planning process.”
Key Resources:
Transition Planning is based upon:
Student’s preference
Student’s interest
Student’s needs
Student’s strengths
Transition services include:
Activities needed to assist the student in reaching post-secondary goals
Course of Study
Who can participate in Transition Planning?
Student
Parents or guardians
Special educator
Guidance counselor
Regular education Teacher
Vocational evaluator
Therapist
Adult agency services providers
Anyone who has a vested interest in the student’s post-secondary activities
Transition Services provided by BHS:
WOLF Program
Work Internships
Vocational Classes (I, II, III)
Career & Technical Education Programs
Education options after High School:
Adult Habilitation programs
Community Colleges
Four-year Colleges
On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeships
Military Service
Adult Education
Technical Schools
Independent Living Skills
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