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In order to improve outcomes for youth with disabilities, transition services requirements were included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA P.L. 101-476). The basic purpose of including transition components in the legislation is to better prepare students with disabilities to gain access to the supports and services necessary to reach their desired outcomes and become as independent as possible. The transition planning process should promote successful movement from school to post-secondary education and training, employment, independent living, and community participation based on students’ preferences, interests, abilities and needs. The transition services requirements of IDEA provide opportunities to:
The process of planning and providing transition services based on individual student needs may be challenging in our complicated systems of education with limited resources. Tab 1: Introduction
Tab 2: Discovering the Road to Transition
Tab 3: Identifying the Destination - Building a Body of Evidence
Tab 4: Designing the Map - IEP Development
Tab 5: Transition to Careers
Tab 6: Community Agencies
Tab 7: Tools, Templates, and Worksheets
Tab 8: Charting a Course for the Future
See the Acknowledgements (PDF) Questions?Contact Gail Lott () Find what you were looking for?If you have problems with broken links or accessing the content on this page, please contact our web content coordinator Amanda Timmerman at . Please copy the URL link for this page into the email when referencing the problem you are experiencing. What are some transition activities?Here are a few good opportunities to implement a transition strategy:. Separating from caregivers upon arrival to school.. Moving from one activity, center, or location to another.. Sitting down at circle time.. Clean-up time.. Lining up.. Coming inside from the playground.. What are some strategies to use to make the transition easy for students?Transition Strategies for Kids:. Prepare them. Give kids advance warning for how long an activity will last. ... . Use a visual schedule. ... . Use a visual timer or a visual countdown system.. Offer sensory breaks. ... . Use a transition object. ... . Teach transition songs. ... . Choose transition activities. ... . Allow for extra time.. What is the purpose of transition activities?Transition activities help kids cope with the emotional and practical phase of transitioning from one activity to another. It also help the children be proactive with their schedule and give them the sense of helping and also teach them the concept of time.
What should a transition plan include?The transition plan is based on a student's individual needs, strengths, skills, and interests. A transition plan identifies opportunities for the student to gain knowledge and skills needed for continuing education, work, and community participation, in preparation for adult life.
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