Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 requires the consideration of transition needs for students beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the student is 16, and updated annually thereafter. Transition services are an integral part of the student's education plan and are designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.

• Transition Resource Handbook

  Itemized sections of the Transition Handbook are found on this link.

  • Handbook State Expectation
    
• Frequently Asked Questions about Diploma Options
  
• Oregon Statewide Transition Conference
• Transition Path to Adulthood
  
• A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth With Disabilities
• Modified Diploma, Extended Diploma & Alternative Certificates

  Explanation of all diploma types that students leave school with so they are prepared for postsecondary education experience, integrated employment, and citizenship.

• Transition Tools

  State and national resources providing specific information to assist in the transition of students with disabilities from school to work or to higher education.

• Transition Technical Assistance Network Resources

  Local, regional, and statewide secondary transition activities and services that promotes involvement from school to postsecondary education and employment.

• Supported Employment Services
• ODE Guidance for Mock Sheltered Workshop Guidance (MSW) Activities
• MSW Flowchart
• MSW School-Based Business/Work Activity Self-Assessment Form
• Advisory Committee on Transition

  Advisory group for the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities.

• Transition Community Network

  Very helpful website providing information and resources for Transition Specialists and Special Education Teachers to help them support their students.

• The Youth Transition Program (YTP)

  YTP is an Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services program that serves youth with disabilities statewide.

• Transition Documents

  Foster care, Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority, Notice of Transfer, and Notice of Proposed Transfer.

• Post School Outcomes

  PSO materials includes a list of materials and the capability of being searched.

• Transition Resources

  State and national resources providing specific information on programs and agencies dealing with transition issues.

• Forms and Procedures

  Form & procedures tab includes all forms required for PSO Exit and Follow up interviews. Reports and Results.

• Key Secondary Transition Provisions

  Explanation of key secondary provisions that lay the groundwork for quality transition planning.