Transition

Transition Services, as mandated under the Individuals with Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) 2004, include a coordinated set of activities for a child (age 14+) with a disability that
  • is designed to be within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation;
  • is based on the individual child's needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences and interests; and
  • includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation. 
The transition coordinator at each school ensures appropriate transition and transition IEP planning for students. The coordinator also works closely with other school personnel to initiate, implement and monitor transition services within the school. Additionally, the coordinator collaborates with vocational rehabilitation and adult service agencies to assist in the development of new programs and the restructuring of existing programs to accommodate the needs and desires of students as they  exit the school system


Transition activities include:

  • Staff development/training in best practices
  • Informational parent meetings and workshops
  • Parent support and assistance
  • Coordination with city and state agencies
  • Linkages to adult services
  • Consultation during individual transition planning meetings
  • Dissemination of information regarding new programs within each borough
  • Participation at professional forums with agency representatives
  • Representation at borough councils (MR & MH) and committees
  • Advocacy for needed services from city and state agencies as well as service providers
  • Preparation for supported or competitive employment through work-based learning and school-based career and technology education programs and courses


Collaborations

The District 75 Office of Transition Services works to facilitate a seamless transition for students and families by collaborating with various state and city governmental agencies, community based organizations and nonprofit agencies in an effort to support the achievement of positive postsecondary outcomes.

Family Support

The District 75 Parent Support Office supports families by offering the following resources:

  • compilation and distribution of Transition resource materials to parent coordinators
  • distributing schedules of Transition workshops, conferences and fairs for parents/caregivers on school, borough, and citywide levels
  • facilitating Transition seminars, topic-specific training, and regularly scheduled visits to schools
Career and Technology Education
Forms and Files
Parent Guide
Professional Development
Resources

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