Transition

Transition Services are defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as a coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within a results-oriented process, that facilitate movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, employment, services and supports, independent living, and community participation.

In Texas, a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must include transition planning by their 14th birthday (TEC §29.011).

We are here to help school districts and charter schools in Region 2 meet the IDEA mandate: “the IEP must include—(1) Appropriate measurable post-secondary goals based upon age appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills” [CFR §300.320 (b) (1)]

The Education Service Center, Region 2 provides information, training, and technical assistance for secondary transition services and post-school results. 

Other resources include:

College contacts for college programs for students with disabilities - click on name to access

SPPI 13-overview- https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/data-and-reports/secondary-transition

Roadmap to Texas Transition Resources- Road map to Resources for Parents

Parent Resources-Coastal Bend Parent Resources (padlet.com)

Texas SPED Support- https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/search/content?keys=transition

The Texas Transition & Employment Guide-  https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-library/texas-transition-and-employment-guide

I provide professional development in the areas of Transition Assessments, Coordinated set of Activities, and Writing Appropriate Measurable Post Secondary Goals.  You can also access these trainings on the TEA Learn- https://register.tealearn.com/?query=transition

Have questions about transition?  Contact Kathleen Murch-Special Education Specialist Transition

[email protected] or call 361-561-8672