IDEA 2004 defines transition services as a coordinated set of activities designed within a results-oriented process and facilitates movement from school to post-school activities. These services are based on the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s preferences and interests. The first step in providing transition services to youth in special education is identifying the student’s post-secondary desired goals or vision.

What Is An IEP?

Individual Education Plan

"Transition refers to a change in status from behaving primarily as a student to assuming emergent adult roles in the community. These roles include employment, participating in post secondary education, maintaining a home, becoming appropriately involved in the community, and experiencing satisfactory personal and social relationships. The process of enhancing transition involves the participation and coordination of school programs, adult agency services and natural supports within the community.

Texas Transition. A Bridge To The Future

A website for students, parents, educators, and agencies

All students, as they go through all of their school years, should be gaining skills and knowledge to help them assume desired adult roles in the community.