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Introduction

Secondary transition services prepare students to successfully move from the world of school to the world of adulthood. Starting by at least age 16, each student’s interests and strengths are assessed and arranged into a Transition Plan where emp hasis is placed on exploratory activities and goal accomplishment in the areas of post-secondary education, employment and independence.

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Upcoming Webinars

Students Transitioning to Adult Life: Navigating Resources (April 21, 2022) In this one-hour live webinar, Idaho Parents Unlimited and the Idaho State Department of Education partner to share information and resources for students with disabilities, their families, and secondary school staff to assist in preparation for transitioning from school to adult services. View Recording of the Students Transitioning to Adult Life webinar.
Indicator 14 Post School Data Collection Survey (April 27, 2022) This webinar will provide information and resources for Idaho LEAs to collect survey information from their former 2021 SPED student exiters (graduation, age-out, drop-out). View Recording of the Indicator 14 Post School Data Collection Survey webinar.
Secondary Transition Planning and Next Steps Idaho (May 24, 2022) Staff from the College and Career Access department of the Idaho State Board of Education will walk participants through the Next Steps Idaho website sharing useful resources and tools. Register for the Secondary Transition Planning and Next Steps Idaho.

Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission

The Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission Education website includes information about Idaho’s rangeland (over half of Idaho!) with lessons and activities, high school curriculum, education links, and a grant application (mini grans for outdoor school, field trips, or activities). You can also reserve the IROAM Educational Trailer, Tent, or a classroom presentation.

The Arc Virtual Program Library

The Arc offers a virtual program library that is a free hub of on-demand activities that can be done from home by people with disabilities, their families, and service providers.

Kids Health in the Classroom

Kids Health in the Classroom offers educators free health-related lesson plans for Pre-K through 12th grade.

Workforce Atlas

Workforce Atlas is a free online career pathways platform that assesses your literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, and interests and recommends occupations, online resources, and providers that can help achieve professional, academic, and personal goals.

Workforce GPS

Workforce GPS has posted some “Work Experiences for Youth” videos. This is a collection of providers sharing their success stories, best practices, and lessons learned from adapting programs during COVID-19.

Reality Town

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.

UPDATED Moving On Binder and support documents (Fall 2021)

Moving On Binder
Planning for Graduation
Idaho Graduation Timeline and Transition Planning Activities
IEP Team Grad Guide and Transition Planning Tool

Transition Timeline: A Yearly Guide for Teaching Transition Skills

Planning for Graduation - SPANISH

Idaho Graduation Timeline and Transition Planning Activities - SPANISH

FAQ

Where can I find the Moving On binder?

You can locate this document by scrolling down to the "Resources" section on this topic page and search for “Moving On Binder.” You can also access the Moving on Binder by clicking here.

Does the Transition Plan take the place of an IEP?

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.

How often should a Transition Plan be done?

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.

Why is secondary transition planning important?

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).

What is Indicator 13?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 requires states to report data annually on 20 indicators related to compliance and performance of students with disabilities. The 13th Indicator relates to transition services for students: “Percent of youth age 16 and above with an individualized education program (IEP) that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the postsecondary goals."

The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) has developed an OSEP-approved checklist to help teams evaluate the compliance of transition planning components on the IEP. You can find the OSEP-approved checklist here.

Additionally, Indicator 14 is also related to secondary transition: “Percent of youth who had IEPs; are no longer in secondary school; and…enrolled in post-secondary school and/or employed within one year.” Follow this link to see Idaho’s results most recent data on this and other indicator areas.

Is it now required for all transition age students to run their own IEP meeting?

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.

Trainings

Secondary Special Ed Webinar: Updated Transition and Graduation Resources - February 3, 2022

ACCUPLACER Trainings

Accuplacer Site Managers Training - January 24, 2022

Accuplacer Proctor Training - January 24, 2022

2021 Idaho Transition Institute

Session recordings and materials presented at the November 3 and 4 Institute are located on this Idaho Transition Padlet.

Secondary Special Ed Webinar Series 2020-21

This monthly webinar series on various Secondary Special Education topics provides new information & resources as well as addresses topics, needs, & frequently asked questions from teachers across Idaho who are working with students on transition planning.

#1 - Vocational Rehabilitation - November 9, 2020 - View Recording
#2 - Transition Curriculum & Resources - December 15, 2020 - View Recording
#3 - Transition Assessments, Goals, & Activities - January 14, 2021 - View Recording
#4 - Transition Services and Work Experience - February 18, 2021 - View Recording
#5 - Person Centered Planning - March 16, 2021 - View Recording
#6 - Program Exit/Graduation & SOP - April 20, 2021 - View Recording