Center for Change in Transition Services

The goal of the Center is to improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington State through:

The Post-school Follow-up Survey

The Center collects post-school outcome data from all school districts in the State of Washington.  The survey interviews are with special education leavers or their families.  This has been a state requirement since 2000 and became a federal requirement as well with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004. 

Transition WorkDays

The Center conducts regional Transition WorkDays where teachers, staff and administrators apply the components of the transition process to the development of the IEP.  Participants conduct a self-review of their IEPs, investigate age-appropriate transition assessments, identify measurable postsecondary goals, and develop comprehensive courses of study and annual IEP goals.

Technical Assistance, Resources and Training

The Center provides assistance to school personnel, families and agencies by teleconferences, K-20 or onsite visits.  The Center also provides professionals and families with resources and information that pertains to transition and post-school outcomes.  Self-directed multi-media online transition training is also offered via the Center’s website. 

Communities of Practice

The Center maintains communities of practice that are made up of professionals in the field who share an interest, concern or passion for the transition process.  Members engage in joint activities, discussions and share information.