Links to Helpful Resources

Select Keyword:

Building Transition Services in My School

Creating and improving transition services in schools:

What are some good practices and procedures my school could consider?

Where can I go to develop professional knowledge and skills?

How do we create, evaluate and improve transition services in our school?

Families in Transition

Supporting active family member involvement in the transition process:

How can parents, legal guardians and other family members understand their role in the transition process?

How can parents and family members learn about transition planning and services?

What assistance is available in my community for families?

School and Community Partners

Collaborating with others in support of successful youth transitions:

Where can we learn about adult agencies and their services to youth?

What agencies can partner with my local school to provide services to students?

How can school faculty and staff work together to support individualized planning and services?

Involving Students

Engaging students in the transition process:

How can students understand their role in the transition process?

How can diverse youth lead their transitions from school to adult life?

How can accommodations support student post-school success?

Student Learning

Providing transition course offerings and curricula:

How do we assess student knowledge and skills for life after school?

What are ways to introduce students to the world of work?

How can we blend transition with academic instruction?

How do we prepare youth for community living?