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Educator Resources

Transition planning encompasses three post-secondary goal areas: post-secondary education and training, employment and independent living. 

Developing these goals begins with assessing the students interests and preferences, vocational skills, work values, and learning styles. Then assessing the students academic and functional performance skills to identify the gap of where the student is currently functioning compared to their goals. This gap is where educational planning will focus to assist the student in reaching their goals.   

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For information and resources regarding assessments, visit the Transition Assessment Livebinder. 

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Post-Secondary Education and Training

Sample Post-Secondary Education and Training Goals: 

  •  4 year college or university

  •  2 year college 

  •  Vocational school 

  • On-the-job training 

  • Community based employment experience 

  • Community based habitation program 

Sample Activities to Support Post-Secondary Education and Training 

  • College placement tests (PSAT/SAT, ASVAB, etc.)

  • College fairs & tours

  • Financial aid

  • High school vs. post-secondary education 

  • Accommodations (school and work)

  • Self-Advocacy skills 

  • Organizational skills 

  • Time management  

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Employment

Sample Employment Goals: 

  • Competitive employment

  • Military

  • Self-Employment

  • Supported Employment 

  • Community based employment experience

Sample Activities to Support Employment 

  • Career exploration 

  • Work experience

  • Job shadow

  • Portfolio development 

  • Resume and cover letter development 

  • Interviewing skills

  • Community based instruction 

  • OVR referral 

  • Self-Advocacy skills

  • Organizational and time managements skills 

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Independent Living

Sample Independent Living Goals:

  • Live at home with family

  • Independent living with/without supports

  • Live with a roommate

  • Group home 

   

Sample Activities to Support Independent Living

  • Budgeting

  • WCSI referral

  • Housekeeping

  • Meal prep

  • Shopping

  • Recreational activities 

  • Driver's education

  • Voter registration

  • Travel training 

  • Self-Advocacy

  • Medication management

  • Making appointments 

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