1	Effective Transition Planning The Transition Components of the IEP
2	The Parent Information Center PIC staff provides information and support to parents and others so that they may participate effectively as team members in the Special Education process. While the staff are not attorneys and do not give legal advice, we do offer information on educational laws, regulations and best practices. This support is designed to assist parents in making informed decisions for their children
3	Workshop Objectives This workshop will discuss O’Leary Model for developing a transition plan in the IEP Transition planning components required under IDEA 2004 & the NH Rules
4	What is transition?
5	Why is it important?
6	IDEA 2004 A coordinated set of activities designed within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional performance of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment) continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation based on student’s needs and taking into account his or her preferences & 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
7	But really, what is transition? Formal process of cooperative planning that will assist students with disabilities to move from school into the adult world - O’Leary, 2003
8	Transition Planning Required in IEP at 14-16 Can start informally in elementary and middle school The Parent Information Center’s Transition Tool Kit
9	The “Old Way” To Build an IEP
10	Transition Changes How We Build IEPs
11	IEP Team Membership During Transition Planning Youth must be invited No requirement to attend IEP team must include youth’s preferences & interests
12	IEP Team Membership During Transition Planning Youth must be invited No requirement to attend IEP team must include youth’s preferences & interests Adult Service Agencies No requirement to attend Identification of adult service agencies may be part of planning process
13	* Beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child is 16… Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate assessments Transition services, including course of study (age 14 in NH)
14	"Measurable" Measurable Post-secondary Goals
15	"Measurable Post-secondary Goals" Measurable Post-secondary Goals
16	"Measurable Post-secondary Goals" Measurable Post-secondary Goals
17	"Measurable Post-secondary Goals" Measurable Post-secondary Goals
18	"Measurable Post-secondary Goals" Measurable Post-secondary Goals
19	Transition Services, including Course of Study Not just graduation requirements Relate directly to what youth wants to do after high school
20	Transition Services, including Course of Study Not just graduation requirements Relate directly to what youth wants to do after high school Prepare youth to achieve their post school goals Long range Include work & community experiences
21	Transition Services Instruction Related services Community experiences Employment If appropriate Daily living skills Functional vocational evaluation
22	Transition Services Instruction
23	Transition Services Related services
24	Transition Services Community experiences
25	Transition Services Employment
26	Transition Services If appropriate Daily living skills Functional vocational evaluation
27	Transition Services If an agency fails to provide a transition service, school is not responsible to provide that service School is responsible to reconvene IEP team
28	Age of majority… By age 17 youth must be informed of the rights that will transfer to them at age 18
29	Summary of Performance Academic achievement Functional performance Recommendations on how to help youth meet their goals
30	Thank you View other online Transition Series Workshops Transition Tool Kit Contact us with any questions