Transition planning requires that at age 16 (or younger if deemed appropriate by the IEP team), a long-range plan for post-school adult life be developed that includes a coordinated set of transition activities. The IEP must actively involve the student, family, and representatives from whatever post-school services, supports, or programs that will be necessary for the student to be successful.
- COACH students and families to think about long-range goals.
- DESIGN the high school experience to ensure the student stays in school and is prepared for post-school goals.
- IDENTIFY and LINK students to any needed post-school services, supports, or programs before they leave the high school setting.
Creating and implementing a strong transition plan with appropriate supports for students will help to create a strong foundation for students to reach the goal of college, career, and life readiness. Graduation is more likely to occur when post-secondary goals are established within a transition plan.
Fall 2022 IEP Transition Training PowerPoint
TSLP TA Guide for Transition in the IEP – Developed by TSLP to assist high school special educators in writing transition plans.
Indicator 13 Checklist – The goal of Indicator 13 is to monitor the percentage of youth, 16 years and older, with an IEP that includes an appropriate transition plan. This checklist is completed during accountability reviews to determine compliance with Indicator 13.
Indicator 13 Quick Tips – Offers tips to write compliant transition plans that correlate with Indicator 13 checklist.
iTransition South Dakota – This questionnaire app is intended to serve as a guide to South Dakota students (ages 14 & older), parents, and educators on transition planning. A downloaded document can serve as a “tool” for students to take to their IEP meetings.