District Office of Transition Services - Student Options While in School

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Options While in School

For students interested in finding out what to do while still in high school

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Our Mission Statement
The District Office of Transition Services is committed to empowering all students with disabilities, beginning at age 14, with the skills necessary to achieve their full potential in adult living, through support and collaboration with families, schools and communities.

Student Options While in School

It's never too early to start thinking about life after high school. There are many things a student can do while in school in preparation for adult life after high school. The following are some of the options that students/parents may want to participate in as part of their transition activities. Clicking on the links will open a window with corresponding hyperlinks.

Step 1: Understand transition services available to students while in school -

Students and Transition
Transition and related services for students

Parents and Transition
Role of parents/guardian in transition planning

School and Transition
School practices that promote transition

Step 2: Understand and participate in the IEP/ITP meeting -

ITP & You
Information regarding transfer of educational and other rights from parents to student

Transition IEP & Parents
Suggestions on how parents/guardian can prepare for a Transition IEP meeting

Step 3: Follow the Transition Checklist of Activities -

Transition Checklist for Students
A guide to help in developing student transition plans

Transition Checklist for parents/guardian
Age level suggested transition activities for parents

Step 4: Identify interests, preferences, and needs by taking interest surveys -

Assessments
A collection of assessment resources

Step 5: Review programs and participate in transition activities -

Transition Related Programs and Activities
Options students may participate to prepare for adult life after high school

Transition to Adult Living - An Information and Resource Guide

(.pdf)

Step 6: Participate in Work Based Learning Programs -

WBL (Work Based Learning)
TPP Work Experience, WorkAbility I (WAI), and GrantAbility

Step 7: Participate in Grade Level Transition Activities -

Suggested Transition Activities
Suggestions for home and community activities to assist in the transition process

Step 8: Preparing for College and Careers -

Checklist and calendar for preparing for College and Careers
prepare for college early

Transition to College: Strategic Planning to Ensure Success for Students With Learning Disabilities

(.pdf)
National Center for Learning Disabilities

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