Transition: School to Adult Life
Developed by Transition to Adult Life Leadership (TALL) Team
and the California Department of Education,
Special Education Division
Based upon the work of Paula Kolher: Extending Learning Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Core Messages
- Student-Focused
Planning is based on the student's dreams, interests, and preferences.
Self-determination and advocacy are critical skills that ensure student-focused
planning and implementation. Teachers and families support students
in identifying post-school goals and in taking the steps needed to
achieve their goals through on-going conversations, assessment, instruction,
and experiences.
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- Student
Development for adult living includes school and work-based learning.
Development of academic, social, and employability competencies offer
greatest post-school success. School-based learning includes access
to the core curriculum with appropriate accommodations or a functional
life skills curriculum with appropriate modifications. Work-based learning
integrates rigorous academic standards into real-life work situations.
Social skills such as self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy
offer the greatest promise for post-school success and can be taught
in both school and work-based settings.
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- Interdisciplinary
and Interagency Collaboration in Transition planning involves multiple
levels: family, school, district, community, region, and state. It
requires planning at both the individual and community levels. Interagency
collaboration involves programs, systems, and service delivery, which
reflect all stakeholders involved.
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- Family
involvement recognizes parents as equal IEP team member who provides
the most relevant information about the student. Cultural, linguistic,
and diverse student needs are understood and considered throughout
the IEP transition planning process. Information is available to families
about education, community, and agency options.
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- Program
Structure and Attributes include a range of curricular options
and programs that are to be based on post-school goals. Schools are
organized to provide academic rigor as well as real-life relevance
through connections to the work place and community.
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Last updated: 06/09/2010
