Transition
Transition services are a coordinated set of activities that focus on activities or courses of study available in high school that will facilitate students' movement toward their post high school goals. Considering this description of transition, ponder the fact that unemployment rates for persons with disabilities are estimated between 50%-75%. In response to these unemployment rates, federal and state legislation require transition be a part individualized education program (IEP). IDEA 2004 requires that a student’s IEP must address transition when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee. The ARD committee should develop measurable goals based on appropriate assessment in the areas of training, education, employment and when appropriate, independent living.
Our goal at Region 10 is to coordinate resources, offer technical assistance, and provide staff development related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for successful futures.
Coordinating Resources
- Assist in building partnership between school districts, parents and service agencies/providers
- Assist area districts and charter schools with available resources for transition/VAC
Technical assistance
- Assist area districts and charter schools with individualized solutions to improve their transition/VAC services
Staff Development
- Training in state graduation requirements and academic achievement record (AAR)
- Training in federal and state requirements for transition planning for students and parents
- Monthly training in effective practices for transition and VAC.
10 - 11 Calendar of Meetings-updated 7/27/10
Region 10 Planning for Life After School Brochure
Helpful Resources
Area Transition Fairs updated 8/2010
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Texas Association of Vocational Adjustment Coordinators
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services(DARS)
Career and Techinical Special Populations Training and Resource Center
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Resources
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
U. S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook
Review of Transition Assessment
Contact:
Cindy Pierce , Consultant, Special Populations
972-348-1436, fax: 972-348-1437
cindy.pierce@region10.org