All students eligible for special education receive transitional services and supports throughout high school to facilitate movement from school to desired post school activities. These activities may include post-secondary education, vocational education, employment, independent living or community participation.   By law, this future planning must begin at age 14.5, be on-going and include:

• A student’s post-school vision and goals in the areas of education, employment, and where appropriate independent living
• Age appropriate transition assessments to assist in development of goals
• Instructional services designed to assist the student in attaining personal goals
• Employment/vocational services that may be needed to progress toward goals
• Community experiences that may be needed to progress toward goals
• Linkages to adult services for employment, training/education and/or independent living that may be needed in the future