District 214 – Transition Planning System

1. District 214 – Transition Planning System Buffalo Grove High School Special Education Department

2. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes • All Special Education students need a Transition Plan in place to get them from:

3. Guidelines on Post-SecondaryOutcomes • Transition planning in the IEP beginsatage 14 ½

4. Guidelines on Post-SecondaryOutcomes • Transition Services • Results Oriented Process • Focus on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child • Facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities • Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests • 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)] • Must include: • Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment and, where appropriate, independent living skills; • The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals; and • Beginning not later than one year before the child reaches the age of majority under State law, a statement that the child has been informed of the child’s rights under Part B, if any, that will transfer to the child on reaching the age of majority under §300.520 [see 20 U.S.C. 1415(m)]. [34 CFR 300.320(b) and (c)] [20 U.S.C. 1414 (d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)]

5. Guidelines on Post-SecondaryOutcomes • Coordinatorwill assemble the team:

6. Guidelines on Post-SecondaryOutcomes • Legal Issues for Transition Plans

7. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes • The High School’s Responsibilities

8. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes • Coordinating Services with Outside Agencies

9. What are my options?Possible Post-secondary Goals: • Post-secondary Education • Community college • 4 year college • Direct Career Preparation • Vocational School • Supportive Shelter • Non-paid employment with job coach • Military • Independent Living/Group or Supportive Living

10. Examples of Transition Plans: • Timothy R. • Eligibility: Down Syndrome • Transition Plan includes: • Goal of competitive employment • Job training/job coach • Elective H.S. courses in area of interest • Group home/supportive living environment

11. Examples of Transition Plans: • Ana Z. • Eligibility: Emotional Disability • Transition Plan includes: • Post-secondary Education • Community college with plan to transfer to 4 year institution • High School coursework • Plan to transition from co-taught to gen ed • Elective courses emphasizing writing (with modifications ) and independent living skills

12. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes • How do we communicate Transition Plan to families:

13. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes • Conclusion: • Transition planning an important part of special education services • IDEA and ADA • Parents and child must be actively involved • Post-secondary Options will be personalized to the student’s needs