Transition services are designed to be a results-oriented process to facilitate the movement from school to post-school activities and are based on the student’s needs, strengths, preferences and interests. Transition services include instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives and, when appropriate, daily living skills.
"Indicator 13 and Transition Services Training Modules" contains eight training modules. Each link is a short video and allows you easy access to each part of the training. Audio is included so make sure your speakers are turned on. You will need access to Vimeo, an internet-based video-sharing website similar to Youtube.
The School Transition Model is under development in collaboration with Seattle Public Schools to provide schools with a format, tools and examples for building a transition plan. The model is based on IDEA 2004 Transition requirements: Age-appropriate Transition Assessment, Measurable Postsecondary Goals, Transition Services, Course of Study, Coordinated Adult Agencies and Annual IEP Goals. Each of theses areas will look differently depending upon the postsecondary outcome identified by the student and IEP team. The model is driven by the following postsecondary school outcomes: college, career technology education, competitive employment, supported employment and independent living. This document offers a model with competitive employment as a post school outcome. identified by the student and IEP team.
A comprehensive reference for teachers, administrators, staff, parents and agencies that provides information on the transition process, requirements and legislation.
The following documents pertain to transition planning for students with severe disabilities:
This document includes sample activities/strategies in the following transition areas: Instruction, Community Experience, Employment, Related Services, Post-school and Adult Living Skills, Acquisition of Daily Living Skills, and Functional Vocational Evaluation. It has been adapted from Helping Educators, Parents and Other Stakeholders Understand: Post-school Outcomes, Course of Study and Coordinated Set of Activities by Ed O'Leary and Wendy Collison, 2002.
Through our Agency Connections Map you can choose any county in Washington State and find resources regarding employment, health and emergency, housing, postsecondary education, recreation and leisure, and transportation.