Research suggests that youth with disabilities are less likely to experience positive post-school outcomes compared to their peers without disabilities. To this end, secondary transition services are intended to help youth with disabilities make the transition from high school to the world of adulthood. Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams are tasked with planning and implementing transition plans to help all youth with disabilities achieve successful post-school outcomes that include postsecondary education and training, employment, and community engagement. This session will equip educators and related professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to do so by providing them with strategies to assess individual needs, develop personalized transition plans, and connect students with appropriate supports and resources.
Learning Outcomes
- The transition planning process.
- Providing skill development and support.
- Strengthening the IEP through transition.