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: Life After High School to High School

3. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes Transition planning in the IEP begins at age

4. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes 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-Secondary Outcomes Coordinator will assemble the team: Student Parents/ Guardians School Counselor Special Education Teacher Other professional

6. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes Legal Issues for Transition Plans EvaluationIEPParent and Student ParticipationProcedural Safeguards

7. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes The High School’s Responsibilities Identify Identify all students with learning disabilities Education is a Right Free Appropriate Least restrictive environment Develop IEPs To meet a student’s educational need Program/curriculum May be altered as appropriate Provide reasonable accommodations

8. Guidelines on Post-Secondary Outcomes Coordinating Services with Outside Agencies Department of Human Services Social Security Department of Rehabilitation Services Job Placement Agencies Colleges and Universities

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: Annual IEP Meeting District 214 Transition Fair District 214 Transition Resource Directory Attended by family, school staff, and outside agencies College Reps Group Living Assisted living Supportive services http://www.d214.org/

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