Transition Services
Transition Services begin at age 14 and
assist students in transitioning from school to postsecondary
programming, college, vocational programs, or other programs. The focus
of educational services for students with disabilities is based on the
student’s inpidual strengths, preferences and interests. Post-school
activities may include postsecondary education, vocational education,
integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and
adult education, adult services, independent living, and/or community
participation. Transition planning is important to assist youth in
independence as possible in all life areas.
Transition is part of
the IEP process and involves many different entities and community
resources that provide support to inpiduals. Assessments are conducted
to assess a student’s strengths as well as preferences. Community-based
instruction can be planned if the IEP team determines this is needed as
part of the life steps of the student. Several of our special education
teachers at the middle and high school serve are specialists in
transition. They provide information to students, teachers and parents
regarding college attendance and vocational rehabilitation. They also
provide pertinent information regarding community resources that
students can access to assist them.
The
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center has a wealth of information regarding
transition and transition service. You can click the link below to
access their website.
CT Parent Advocacy Center
Community Based Transition Services
This
directory provides transition service sites that go beyond academics
and support young adults with disabilities in attaining the skills
necessary for independence in adult life in an age-appropriate
environment. Click below to download the community based transition
services document.
Community Based Transition Services
CT CORE Transition Skills
The
skills associated with a successful transition from secondary education
to adult life for students with disabilities are critical components to
be addressed through an Inpidualized Education Program (IEP) as early
in a student’s educational career as possible. Click below to download
the CT CORE Transition Skills document.
CT Core Transition Skills
EASING into SECONDARY TRANSITON
Connecticut
has a wealth of resources and services that can assist all students to
be college and career ready when they exit high school. EASING into
SECONDARY TRANSITION: A Comprehensive Guide to Resources and Services in
Connecticut is an opportunity for educators, students and families
throughout Connecticut to identify and access these secondary transition
planning resources. Click below to download the EASING into SECONDARY
TRANSITION document.
EASING into SECONDARY TRANSITION
Stepping Forward
Stepping
Forward is a self-advocacy guide for students with disabilities. It
contains five chapters that assist students in middle and high school in
learning disability awareness, learning to self-advocate, planning for
community connections, participating in the PPT meeting, and provides
resources. Click below to download the Stepping Forward document.
Stepping Forward