1. Transition Requirements for Schools
Mt Pleasant Regional Conference
Region 8 ESC
April 25, 2019
Janis McClure
Transition Requirements for Schools

2. Texas Administrative Code- TAC. Texas Education Code- TEC
*Texas Administrative Code- TAC *Texas Education Code- TEC *Individuals with Disabilities Education Act- IDEA- CFR *Texas Estate Codes -EST Region 18 ESC Legal Framework
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3. Purpose:  To facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school (coordinated set) activities….
Post-Secondary Education
Vocational Education
Integrated Employment/Supported Employment
Continuing and Adult Ed.
Adult Services, Independent Living or
Community Services
CFR (a)(1)

4. Daily Living Skills and provision of Functional Voc. Evaluation.
Based on the individual needs of the student, strengths, preferences, and interests…CFR (a)(2)
Instruction, Related Services, Community Experiences, Employment & Adult Living Objectives, and, If appropriate,
Daily Living Skills and provision of Functional Voc. Evaluation.

5. School must invite a child with a disability to attend the child’s IEP Team meeting if a purpose of the meeting will be the consideration of the postsecondary goals for the child and the transition services CFR   § 
If the student does not attend the school must take steps to ensure student’s preferences and interests are considered (b)(2)

6. Timelines- ARD Must Consider
No later than Age 14
Student involvment in transition process
Appropriate involvement of the parent and other persons transition process.
Post-secondary education options- including coursework
Functional Vocational Evaluation
Employment goals and objectives
Independent living goals and objectives
Referrals to government agencies services or benefits / place on waiting lists.

7. The use and availability of appropriate:
Still no- later than age 14
The use and availability of appropriate:
(A)  supplementary aids, services, curricula, and other opportunities to assist the student in developing decision-making skills; and
(B)  supports and services to foster the student's independence and self-determination, including a supported decision-making agreement under
EST, Chapter 1357

8. The first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16
Measureable post-secondary goals: training, education, employment and (if appropriate) independent living skills.
Transition services- includes course of study- to reach goals

9. At 17 Not later than one year before the 18th birthday of the child with a disability- transfer of rights notice (a)  TEC EST Ch * school year: Ensure that the student’s IEP includes a statement that the LEA provided the written notice regarding the transfer of rights of the child and information and resources regarding guardianship, alternatives to guardianship including a supported decision-making agreement, and other supports and services that may enable the adult student to live independently. 
Legal Framework: Adult student and transfer of rights.

10. If the student is 18
The availability of age-appropriate instructional environments ..community settings or environments that prepare the student for postsecondary education or training, competitive integrated employment, or independent living, in coordination with the adult student’s transition goals and objectives…   (j)(7)  TEC (a)(7)
Rights transfer to the student (adult student)
Consider the role of the parent and others
Adult student’s consent to participate pursuant to a supported decision-making agreement (j)(3)(B)  TEC (a)(3)(B)  EST Ch. 1357

11. Other Considerations
Must review and update transition annually
Must have access to CTE-consider graduation plan, transition plan, IEP, class supports
If agencies fail to help- consider alternatives to meet transition objectives
Transition can start earlier if needed. ARD decision.

12. Transition and Employment Guide
Provide written information and, if necessary, assistance to the child or parent regarding how to access the electronic version of the guide at
The first meeting of the child's ARD committee at which transition is discussed; and
The first ARD committee meeting at which transition is discussed that occurs after the date on which the guide is updated;
Currently found at

13. Transition Employment Services Designee-
Everyone has one
Legal Framework

14. Thank You !
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