Transition
Individualized Education Program (IEP) transition planning is a crucial component of special education designed to assist students with disabilities as they move from school to post-school life. The transition planning process is initiated before the student’s 14th birthday. The main goal of IEP transition planning is to help students with disabilities successfully transition into adulthood by providing them with the necessary skills, support, and services. The transition plan is a formalized part of the student's IEP, and it focuses on various areas, including education, employment, and independent living.
TEA Secondary Transition Guidance
Writing Appropriate Postsecondary Goals
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide (Pathways)
Texas Health and Human Services-Employment First
TEALearn Courses
Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Conducting Necessary Transition Assessments
SPP 13
State Performance Plan Indicator 13
SPPI 14
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Dropout Prevention
Dropout Prevention and Recovery Resources |
House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program The 83rd Texas Legislature established the Foundation High School Program as the default graduation program for all students entering high school beginning in 2014-2015. The State Board of Education adopted rules related to the new Foundation High School Program in January 2014. |
§89.1070. Graduation Requirements Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Populations Subchapter AA. Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services |
Career OneStop — Sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor |
Essential Tools: Improving Secondary Education and Transition for Youth with Disabilities Handbook for Implementing a Comprehensive Work-Based Learning Program According to the Fair Labor Standards Act |
Legal Framework Online resource summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic and includes a glossary of special education terms and acronyms. The site is viewable in English and Spanish (legal citations reflect English only). |
Career Development & Transition (DCDT) Promotes national and international efforts to improve the quality of and access to, career/vocational and transition services, increase the participation of education in career development and transition goals, and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities. |
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) Coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures. |
The HEATH Resource Center Online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other disconnected youth. |
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) NSTTAC is a national Technical Assistance and Dissemination center funded from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Educations Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (Award #H326J050004). |
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Contact:
Renee Walker
Consultant, Transition
432.567.1230