Transition

What is transition?

Transition service requirements in IDEA are to improve the quality of life of young adults with disabilities. The basic purpose of the legislation is to better prepare students with disabilities to enter the workplace, go on for further training, become as independent as possible, and contribute to society. Further, the intent is to enable students to gain access to the services that are necessary for them to accomplish the outcomes they desire and to have services in place before they leave school. The legislation speaks to focusing the IEP development, planning, educational programs, services, and supports toward post-school outcomes. This process should promote successful movement from school to post-secondary education, training, employment, independent living, and community participation.

Transition and the Wisconsin Statewide Initiative

CESA 10 is involved in the Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative, which is based on a comprehensive approach to providing transition services in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative website is located at www.wsti.org.

Transition Action Model

The Transition Action Model depicts activity that the CESA 10 Transition Action Teams and the Transition Action Councils have been working on, including the Point of Entry Manual (POEM), Interagency Agreements, District Transition Plans, and other items. The model is designed to help all interested teachers in locating information that could assist them in better serving their students during transition planning.

Staff Development and Conference Dates

Please visit the Staff Development section.

Resources and Recommended Reading

Overview of Transition Services and Developing IEPs Which Incorporate Them available through DPI Publications

Transition Requirements: A Guide for States, Districts, School, Universities, and Families developed by Jane Storms, Ed O'Leary, and Jane Williams available on the DPI website

Other resources on transition available through the CESA 10 IMC

Effective College Planning provides useful information when planning for a student's entrance into college

Links

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws useful in transition planning

Best Practices in Planning for the Transition from School To Adult Life for Youth with Disabilities 

DPI's Transition page

Wisconsin's Statewide Transition Initiative

For more information about transition, contact:

Linda Berg
CESA 10 Special Education Consultant
(715) 720-2057

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