The transition process is a set of coordinated activities that are designed to help your son or daughter move smoothly from school to adult life. This process formally begins with the IEP that will be in effect for your child’s 15th birthday. However, at age 12, a Level 1 vocational assessment which is made up of a student, parent and teacher interview-survey is completed. This assessment helps the school team with identifying your child’s strengths, needs, preferences and interests, as well as, your aspirations for your child.
Using person-centered planning techniques, the transition process focuses on your son or daughter's interests and abilities to develop a plan for the future in the areas of education, employment and independent living.
This process formally begins when your child reaches the age of 14. Transition planning is part of the IEP process, and should be reviewed each year.
Transition planning is part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and will be reviewed and updated each year. The individual plan will be developed by a team which includes the student, his/her parent(s), school staff who work with and/or provide support to the student, and when applicable, outside agency personnel. Specific roles may be assigned to each member of the team to help your son or daughter achieve his or her long-term goals.
The Transition Plan will be updated as needs and interests change. The plan will be built upon your child's strengths and abilities and may be updated as goals, preferences, interests and feedback from the student and family change.
These transition planning sessions will identify desired outcomes and develop action plans in the areas such as:
If you are not sure about something or want more information, please ASK for assistance!!!!
The transition team leader (TTL) and/or your school’s parent coordinator (PC) will be the primary liaisons at the school,
who will support you during the transition planning process.
Ms. ANNIE ALVORD
277Q Transition Coordinator
718-609-3320 ext. 2203