Transition
One of education's most
important goals is to prepare students to be fully participating members
of their communities. To ensure we meet that goal, schools must provide
a comprehensive program-planning, assessment, curriculum, and job/career
liaison-for the transition of all their students with disabilities into
the work force. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
states that schools must provide specific transition plans for students
with disabilities. Transition plans for these students, which must be in
place by age 16, are part of the student’s Individualized
Education Program (IEP).
Recently the concept of
transition planning for students with disabilities has been broadened to
include other points in a student’s educational career. For
example, transition planning is being done for students transitioning
from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school.
Transition planning is also being provided for students to transition
from high school to a college or other post-secondary learning
environment.
To help you stay abreast of the
latest developments in transition, CEC has created this resource. It
includes information on transition planning and programs, instructional
strategies, research, current issues on transition, and
resources.
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