This section of our site includes useful information regarding Transition Planning for students age 14 and older. We have included interpretations of the law; samples of Transition Plan goals and related IEP goals for education/training, employment and independent living skills; multiple handbooks for Transition Planning that include helpful checklists, worksheets and questionnaires, as well as links to additional online resources.

Parent Brief on IDEA 1997 Transition Issues
Legal Requirements for Transition Components of the IEP
Transition Goals in the IEP
The Transition Resource Guide
Autism Speaks Family Services Transition Tool Kit
Transition to Adulthood Planning Guide
Planning for the Future
IEP Transition Planning Summary Information Tools
Individual Transition Planning Guide

Disability Law Center (DLC)

• Planning For Life After Special Education – A transition services online manual

National Dissemination Center for Children with Special Needs (NICHCY):

• Transition to Adulthood
• Transition “Starters” for Everyone
• general audiences
• parents
• professionals
• students
• Transition Goals in the IEP

Additional Links

• Life After High School Transition Tool Kit