Transition
LHS Transition Specialists
LABBB Transition Specialist
Transition: Under IDEA ’97, it is the purpose of the law to “ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for employment and independent living…”(§300.1) Given this context, “it is clear that educators, parents, and students must consider adult outcomes as they plan for students’ school experiences.” (NCSET, Policy Update, June 2002, v. 1, Issue 1) While this process can begin as early as age 3, all students must begin actively participating at age 14 with the identification of their personal vision statement and more
purposeful involvement in the IEP process.
Resources:
Policy Brief: IDEA ’97: Implications for Secondary Education and Transition Services, June 2002
"Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and responsibilities" (booklet) - on the web at www.collegeboard.org (in addition to college exploration, "My Organizer" is an excellent aid for students and parents to keep track of process information.)
(in-depth descriptions of various occupational fields and specifically what they offer and require)
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
TATRA (Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act) - This national project provides training, information and materials to parent center staff across the country who are helping the families of youth with disabilities learn about transition, independent living and vocational rehabilitation services.
Parent Brief: Promoting Effective Parent Involvement in Secondary Education and Transition, March 2002
NCSET Information Brief: Integrating Service Systems at the Point of transition for Youth with Significant Disabilities: A Model that Works, December 2002.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology-an organization rich with technology resources to support students transitioning to postsecondary experiences or careers
Job Accommodation Network, a wonderful resource with a wide array of job accommodation strategies and other relevant resources
