Tips

Tips for Transition


 * **Tips for Parents:**
 * Take an active role with the school to plan supports and services that will lead to success
 * Help child to define goals and aspirations for life after high school
 * Be proactive in transition planning before IDEA's mandatory age of 16
 * Don't forget that your child can be part of the IEP team long before the transitioning period begins
 * **Tips for Students:**
 * Understand disability and be able to advocate for yourself
 * Understand why you receive special education services
 * Participate and assist in IEP meetings
 * Receive explanations of the types and purposes of all evaluations
 * Be involved in the interpretation of test results
 * Ensure that your preferences and interests are considered
 * **Tips for Teachers**
 * School is responsible for bringing in outside agencies with the parents' permission
 * help students understand their disabilities
 * teach time management skills
 * help students research postsecondary education programs
 * provide students with interest inventory assessments