What is Transition?

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The term “transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that: 

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• Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment); continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;

• Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests; and

• Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and, if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.

[34 CFR 300.43 (a)] [20 U.S.C. 1401(34)]

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District 117 Transition Planning Checklist