What is transition?
Transition activities are coordinated among a team. The team consists of the student, you as parent(s) or caregiver(s), educators, service providers and friends.
The activities must be designed to produce an outcome. This outcome should provide for maximum independence. The young person and his or her team select goals for adulthood, and the activities and services in the plan are designed to reach those goals.
The transition must promote movement from school to post-school activities. The final goal is to ensure that your child can be an independent adult.
The desired outcome can include any number of goals, such as post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, supported employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation.
The outcome must be based on the individual student’s needs, preferences and interests.
The activities in the process can include instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school, adult-living objectives, functional vocational evaluation, and, when needed, the acquisition of daily living skills.
A well-managed transition gives young adults the chance to have the greatest possible independence, competence, enjoyment and mastery of life.
Ensuring a successful outcome is possible through teamwork. The team consists of the student, family and friends, educators, and professionals from government and private agencies. You may invite team members yourself. However, ensure that you inform the team leader so their names can be added to the team list shown on the IEP forms.