Transition Planning

North Carolina Division on Career Development and Transition  

What is Transition Planning?

Transition Is About Planning For Life!  It Includes Planning For:

• Academic and non-academic courses & learning experiences,
• Employment & related training opportunities,
• Choices about where to live in the community, and
• What to do for fun & socialization. 

When Does Transition Planning Begin?

• Transition Planning should begin at age 14 in which post-secondary goals are established for Education & Training, Employment, and Independent Living.
• At age 16, the student’s IEP will describe the Instruction, Community Experience, Related Services, Adult Living, and Employment
• Activities that will assist the student in achieving post-secondary goals.
• Transition Planning takes place during the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. This is a time when the student shares his/her plans for life after high school with the IEP team. 

What Areas Should Transition Planning Address Within The IEP?

• Student Needs, Strengths, Preferences & Interest
• Rights & Responsibilities
• Transition Assessments
• School, Home & Community Supports
• Post Secondary Employment Goals
• Post Secondary Education & Training Goals
• Post Secondary Independent Living Goals
• Course of Study
• Transition Activities 

Who Is Involved In Transition Planning?

• Individualized Education Planning (IEP)
• Team Community Agency Representatives
• School Counselors
• Student Invitees (Employer, Friends, Relatives, Neighbors, etc.)

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