May 2, 2017 · (b) Transition services for children with disabilities may be special education, if provided as specially designed instruction, or a related service, if required to assist a child with …

What is transition planning? Transition planning is a process mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) for all students who have an Individualized Education …

Transition planning is used to describe the very intentional, organized and coordinated process of guiding young people with disabilities with education, experiences, supports and services to …

The transition services section of the IEP is a long-term individualized plan that addresses future goals at a minimum in the three areas required by IDEA 2004: education/ training, …

Apr 23, 2015 · To ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services …

Jul 10, 2025 · In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued updated guidance on transition planning under …

IDEA requires that youth age 16 and older have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with a postsecondary transition plan that is updated annually. In some states, transition planning may …

Transition services are intended to help youth with disabilities make the transition from the world of secondary school to the world of adulthood. That said, it helps to know how IDEA defines …

In this article, we provide you with two checklists and some advice to help your child make a successful transition from school to employment or further education. The Individuals with …

Transition Planning The IEP team must develop appropriate, measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, …