Transition Resources for Teachers

• Initial transition discussion must occur no later than the ARD meeting prior to the student’s 16th birthday.
• Student must have opportunity for input.
• Must address student’s needs, strengths, preferences, and interests.
• Must be based on age-appropriate transition assessments.

• Instruction
• Post-secondary Education/ Vocational Options
• Employment
• Daily/Independent living, if needed
• Community Experiences/Recreation and Leisure
• Appropriate circumstances for referring a student/parent to a governmental agency for services
• Functional vocational evaluation, if needed

This guide must be provided to parents at the ARD.

This book will outline the following:

Visual Transition Planning Meetings

• Handouts for Life Skills Parents - ALS, AVLS, and FLS

Individual Transition Plan

• Planning for the Future Workbook
• Questions to Ask Parents During ITP Interview
• ITP Form
• Suggested Instructional Activities - ALS & AVLS
• Suggested Instructional Activities - Resource, Inclusion, BIC, and SSS

Indicator 13

• Compliance Procedures
• Reference Checklist for Indicator 13
• TEA Data Collection for State Performance Plan

Use for students who need visual support

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SEPTSA Special Needs Service Provider Directory

Adult LIving Options, Day Programs, Sheltered Workshops

Focus on the Future

Megan is a force of nature. She made the State Cheerleading finals at the Denver Coliseum, as part of the Evergreen High School Cheerleading Squad. She was a Guest Model at Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 2010 Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Jet Set Fashion Show in Denver. She traveled to Washington, DC to accept the 2008 National High School Spirit of Sport Award, as an “individual who exemplifies the ideals of the positive spirit of sport. Megan’s message of “Don’t Limit Me!” applies not only to those with Down's Syndrome, and not only to students with challenges, but to all kids and all adults. Let’s envision great things internally – for all of us – and everyone around us - and believe they can be accomplished - and watch what happens!

Students who have completed all credits for high school graduation and have turned 18 will be enrolled in the Focus on the Future program. Depending on their post-secondary outcomes, students will either enter the vocational or career connections track or the community connections track.