EHBAD - SPECIAL EDUCATION: TRANSITION SERVICES

TRANSITION SERVICES DEFINED

"Transition services" means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that:

1. Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
2. Is based on the individual child's needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences, and interests.
3. Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.

20 U.S.C. 1401(34); 34 CFR 300.29

INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANNING

Beginning when a student turns 14 (or younger, if determined appropriate by the ARD committee), and updated annually, each student's IEP shall include a statement of the transition service needs of the student under the applicable components of the student's IEP that focuses on the student's courses of study.

Beginning when a student turns 16, the IEP shall include a statement of needed transition services, including, if appropriate, a statement of the interagency responsibilities or any needed linkages.

34 CFR 300.347(b)

GRADUATION

Graduation with a regular high school diploma terminates a student's eligibility for special education services. For students who receive a diploma according to 19 TAC 89.1070(c), the ARD committee shall determine needed educational services upon the request of the student or parent to resume services, as long as the student meets the age requirements. [See EHBAA]

Graduation from high school with a regular diploma constitutes a change in placement that requires written prior notice to parents.

The School is not required to conduct an evaluation before termination of eligibility due to graduation from secondary school with a regular high school diploma or due to exceeding the age eligibility for a free appropriate public education under state law.

The School shall provide the child with a summary of the child's academic achievement and functional performance, which shall include recommendations on how to assist the child in meeting the child's postsecondary goals.

20 U.S.C. 1414(c)(5); 34 CFR 300.122(a)(3); 19 TAC 89.1070 [See EIF]

Adopted: 9/22/06

Amended:

Reviewed:

Search for a Policy
Policy Index Pages A B C D E F G