This Tool Kit is designed to help families and youth learn about the transition planning process for youth who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). It provides an overview of the laws relating to transition and best practices. The information in this Tool Kit will help families and youth better collaborate with the schools to create purposeful and meaningful transition plans and IEPs.
Transition planning offers youth with disabilities a strategy to connect their daily high school activities to their goals for independent life after high school. This personalization can provide motivation and give a sense of purpose to school when youth feel disconnected. Through a more systematic approach, barriers to high school completion can be identified and addressed proactively. The youth’s strengths and interests can be used as a foundation for their learning experiences. The linkage of their everyday school activities to their goals can help keep them engaged. Because transition planning is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Action of 2004 (IDEA 2004) and the NH Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities (NH Rules), it is often only thought of as “for” youth with disabilities. While this tool kit is targeted to families of youth with disabilities and the transition requirements under IDEA 2004 and the NH Rules, its tools, strategies, and practices apply and can benefit ALL youth.
Click on the image to the right to download or print the Life After High School Transition Tool Kit.
