Consider the following checklist of activities as a guide when developing a transition plan for a student with disabilities. It is important to keep in mind that the student's skills and interests will determine which activities on the checklist are relevant. The checklist, listed by grade level, can also assist in identifying who should be part of the transition team. Responsibilities for carrying out specific activities should be determined at the IEP meetings.

At Age 14, students with support from their parents may...

• Discuss career plans, options, dreams, and goals
• Develop a systematic plan of study
• Review the requirements necessary for high school graduation
• Be made aware of career training opportunities in school and in the community
• Understand education and training requirements in their career areas of interests
• Become familiar with student organizations or clubs in the school or in the community
• Understand the importance of staying in school and getting a diploma
• Understand the difference between a Diploma and a Certificate of Educational Achievement or Completion

At Age 15 or 16, students with support from their parents may...

• Review their academic performance and progress
• Check on financial aid and scholarship opportunities attend career fairs
• Talk with people who work in positions that they are interested in
• Explore degree programs or vocational programs available at you local community college
• Continue to understand the importance of staying in school, earning a diploma, pursuing options after high school
• Review the 11th grade plan of study, including as many general education classes as appropriate

At Age 16 or 17, students with support from their parents may...

• Check on college entrance exam dates and registration procedures
• Review their academic performance and progress
• Identify entrance requirements of various after- high school (post secondary) career training options in the community
• Review graduation requirements and your son's or daughter's progress toward earning a diploma
• Check on financial aid and scholarships
• Learn about the salary and benefits in the career areas of interest
• Check on the education and training requirements of their areas of interest
• Review the 12th grade plan of study, including as many general education classes as appropriate

At Age 18, students with support from their parents may...

• Check due dates for financial aid and scholarships
• Recheck graduation requirements and their progress toward graduation
• Complete and check applications to postsecondary education or career training options
• Check on available support services in college or career training options (for example, Disable Student Services at the local community college)
• Learn about costs associated with postschool training and/or living arrangements