Transition Planning

Transition is a coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within an outcome oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-secondary education, vocational training, employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation. The specific coordinated activities shall be based upon the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's preferences and interest that will include instruction. Community experiences that will foster the development of employment and other post-school, or adult living objectives when the appropriate. Acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation are provided.

Transition refers to planning and services that are needed to prepare youth with disabilities for moving smoothly from school to adult living in the community after leaving secondary education.

Transition is not merely an event, a graduation activity, or getting a job. It addresses the student's needs holistically. It is an ongoing set of activities to involve the student and his or her family. The Transition Linkage Coordinator is responsible for managing the transitional planning with the student.