Transition
Currently, transition plans should be included in the IEP when the student
reaches the age of 14 ½ . Under IDEA 2004, the age for including a transition
plan in the IEP moved to 16. Illinois elected to continue with including
transition plans in the IEP beginning at age 14 ½. The term transition, used
here, refers to the student's transition to independence or adulthood. The
transition component of an IEP should focus on skills that the student will need
to be as independent as possible in adulthood. These skills include money
management, hygiene skills, time management, and introduction to meaningful work
experiences, etc. For further information about the information included in a
transition plan, click
here
to see the state IEP form available on the ISBE website. There are also
instructions for the form and a power point presentation explaining the form on
the ISBE site. Districts are not required to use this form but it can be
beneficial to see what must be included.
For additional information to help plan for transition, please see
The Arc of Illinois Family Manual on Transition.
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