Transition Planning Flashcards
(12 cards)
Post-Secondary
any educational setting beyond secondary school; students with disabilities may continue to receive accommodations following high school but must understand that they are responsible for arranging to have these services provided
Transition Services
a results-oriented process to transition the student from school to post-secondary, career/vocational education, integrated employment, and/or community involvement.
Example.
College or Technical School or Employment
Community Based Instruction (CBI)
reinforcement of academic and social skills in community settings such as the local grocery store
Example.
Bagger at the store
Student Exit Summary
a document provided by the high school summarizing the student’s strengths and needs, and recommended support in a post-secondary setting.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
the law mandating that all students with disabilities must receive a free and appropriate education that is tailored to their needs and abilities
Example.
IEP Goals
Self-Determination
a stage of development where students are encouraged to make their own choices, learn to effectively solve problems, and take responsibility for their own actions
Example.
As part of the transition services required under IDEA, ARD committee members should focus on the goals of the student and their family and do their best to help them achieve those goals.
Functional Vocational Assessment
An ongoing process that occurs in the years leading up to the transition out of high school. The process includes record-keeping to note interests, strengths, and aptitudes. This assessment includes a variety of data collection methods and sources, from testing data to formal and informal observations.
Accommodation (on IEP)
conditions listed on a student’s IEP that teachers must meet or a method they must use to help a student succeed in the classroom; the term “accommodation” can also be used broadly to refer to any changes made to how a student is taught or assessed to allow them to best learn or show understanding
Example.
a student with ADHD has an accommodation of “flexible seating available” on their IEP; the teacher must allow the student to stand, use a wiggle seat provided by the district, or sit during direct instruction and independent work time as needed
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
a service that provides special education support in public schools for students ages 3-5
Example.
Following completion of ECSE, students can be further evaluated for special education services in higher grades or dismissed from special education if their disability no longer impacts their educational services.
Child Find
a legal requirement that schools evaluate any child that it suspects may have a disability and who may be entitled to special education services
Example.
Child Find requires school districts to have a process for identifying and evaluating children who may need special education and related services.
Transition Planning
creating a plan for students as they age out of the educational system
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
provides services for children with disabilities, developmental delays, or other medical issues that impact their development from birth to age 3
