Transition Plan
TransitionDefinition
The section of the IEP that addresses a student's goals and services for life after high school. The plan must include measurable post-secondary goals related to training, education, employment, and (where appropriate) independent living. It must also include the transition services needed to reach those goals.
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A coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability, designed to facilitate movement from school to post-school life. Transition planning must begin no later than the first IEP in effect when the student turns 16 (earlier in some states). Services are based on the student's strengths, preferences, and interests.
Measurable goals in the transition plan that describe what the student will do after leaving high school. Goals must address education/training (college, vocational training) and employment. Goals for independent living are included when appropriate. These goals drive the transition services in the IEP.
A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.
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