Beginning by at least age 16 the Transition Plan becomes a part of the IEP annual review process as a new “section” of the IEP. Student interests and strengths identified in the Transition Plan must in some way be incorporated into the rest of the annual IEP—specifically all annual goals in the IEP must support post-secondary goals and outcomes—and these same goals and outcomes should be considered by the IEP team when making service and LRE determinations.

Transition assessment and planning is done on an ongoing basis (at least annually) to identify and support the student’s needs for both current and post-secondary goals and activities which will be documented in the IEP.

Secondary transition planning is the process of preparing students for life after high school and includes planning for post-secondary education or training, employment, and independent living. Studies show that a large number of students receiving special education services do not pursue education or training beyond high school and, when compared to the general population, are not as successful in the workplace. Transition planning and corresponding programming helps to close this gap. Moreover, transition planning is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

IDEA Part 300.321 states that a child with a disability should participate as a member of the IEP team whenever appropriate. Additionally, this same part requires documentation that a transition age student (age 16-21) has been invited to any meeting where post-secondary goals and transition services are discussed. It does not require the student to attend the meeting, but when they are not present schools must take steps to consider the student’s preferences and interests.

While not required, it is ideal for transition age students to actively participate in their special education meetings and where appropriate influence the development of the IEP. From an early age schools should provide self-advocacy instruction and support that promotes a student’s understanding of their disability, strengths/needs, and IEP process so that they can better advocate for themselves and maximize independence.

• Idaho Transition Framework
• Educational Region - North
• Educational Region - Southeast
• Educational Region - Southwest
• Centers for Independent Living: Who They Are and What They Do
• Cooking up Student Success - It is all in the Evidence Based Sauce
• Pre-Employment Transition Services: Partnering with IDVR
• Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making
• [Additional Resources] Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making
  • Alternatives to Guardianship & Conservatorship
  • Transfer of Special Education Rights
  • Education, Employment and Independent Living: Supported Decision-Making in Special Education Programs
  • Planning for the Rest of their Lives: Supported Decision-Making in Special Education
• Partnership Through the Middle School Career Exploration Initiative
• The Ingredients Needed for your Award-Winning Sauce
• Connecting to our Community Partners with Interactive Interviews
• Navigating the Rapids: Overcoming Change Resistance Through Effective Conflict Management
• CTE & Pre-ETS Work Experience: A District’s Experience
• The Road to Adulthood: An Overview of Developmental Disability Services
• Disability Disclosure Scripts: What, When, Why, How

• Opening Keynote: Youth Engagement
• Supported Decision Making
• Building Strong Teams
• Practical Strategies & Activities to Improve Transition Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
• It’s Their Turn: Facilitating Student-Led IEPs
• Keys for Students and Families to Understand and Actively Engage in Secondary Transition Activities and Services
• Communication, Transition & Independence

• Increasing Family Participation
• Teaching Transition Skills in the General Education Setting: How, When & Why

• Secondary Transition Institute: Keynote Speaker Dr John McNaught
• Secondary Transition Institute: Rebecca Evans
• Exploring Self Determination: Implementing the IMD Tools Dr John McNaught
• Intro to Transition, Updated Moving On, and Grad Docs
• Gear Up/GIMM: Apps for teaching SWD (Morning Session)
• Assessment Library Transition Assessments
• CDA
• Secondary Transition Institute: Exploring Self-Determination: Family Engagement (Dr John McNaught)
• Transition in Gen Ed
• Gear Up/GIMM: Apps for teaching SWD (Afternoon Session)
• Person Centered Planning and Supported Decision Making
• Madison SD Transition Services
• Secondary Transition Institute: Making VR Work for You and Your Student
• Secondary Transition Institute: Working with IDVR to Create CTE & Work Based Learning Opportunities
• Family Engagement
• Functional Skills Toward Outcomes
• Access to Post-Secondary Ed Options
• 19-21 Services Bonneville

T-Folio
Think Higher. Think College.
The ABLE Youth Transition Toolkit
Transition Training Modules for Teachers
Age Appropriate Assessments by Disability Type
Student Led IEP's
Self-Determination IEP Instruction
Job and Skill Example Videos
Vocational Rehabilitation: How to Receive Services (Information for Students and Parents)
Next Steps Idaho
Participation of Students with Disabilities in Driver Education Programs
The Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission Education
The ARC Virtual Program Library
Kids Health in the Classroom
Workforce Atlas
Workforce GPS
Progress Center
Iris Center: Universal Design for Learning Module
Do the Math. Save a Life.
TransitionTN
Transition TN: Assessment Database Note You will need to create an account to access the database.
Iris Center: Secondary Transition: Helping Students with Disabilities Plan for Postsecondary Settings
Transition in Practice Note You will need to create an account to access the articles.
Classroom Behavior Management Training Module for Secondary Teachers - Developed specifically with middle and high school teachers in mind (e.g., 6th-12th grade), this module reviews the major components of a classroom behavior management plan (including rules, procedures, and consequences) and guides users through the steps of creating their own classroom behavior management plan (est. completion time: 2 hours).

Reality Town - is a fun, hands-on curriculum that culminates in a two hour simulation event run by your school personnel, during which time students take on a career, salary, spouse, or lack thereof, children and the financial obligations of a 30 year old adult. The Reality Town program is a great motivator and eye-opening experience, as students learn many financial and life concepts. LEA’s can borrow the Kit and site license from Idaho SESTA at no charge. The kit comes with everything the LEA will need to host their event for up to 200 students. For more information and to borrow the kit, please contact Idaho SESTA.

K12 Behavioral Health in the Classroom is a free Professional Development opportunity for educators, school nurses, and other support personnel.

The ABLE Youth Transition Toolkit
Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
Pacer Center
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Next Steps Idaho

Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities
Career Aptitude Test - Find your perfect career!
CareerOneStop
It's All About Me!: Understanding My IEP
Turning 18 in Idaho
Driver Education
Next Steps Idaho
Applying for a Job: The Young Adult’s Guide
Free Career Exploration Quiz
ID Transition Forward App
Getting and Keeping Your First Job: Idaho Parents Unlimited Self-Guided Modules For Youth
Requesting Reasonable Accommodations in Employment