For Parents The interests and preferences of students and families are essential parts of the transition planning process. And, as a parent of a student with a disability and a key member of your child’s Individual Education Program (IEP) Team, the role you play is critical to ensuring the successful transition of ...
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For StudentsWhether you are interested in college, vocational training, going straight to work, or a combination of these, careful and ongoing planning is essential and will enable you to make the most successful transition possible to your preferred post-school activities.
Independent LivingCommunity Participation ResourcesThe following resources may be useful in helping you to achieve your objectives related to independent living and community participation needs.
Individual Graduation PlanAn electronic copy of the IGP that districts may choose to use to document the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) requirement for students who have exceptionalities that may prohibit them from completing some (or all) components of the web‐enabled ILP. Please note that schools must mark the Alternative ILP Completion option for ...
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Kentucky Administrative Regulations Related to Postsecondary TransitionFrom the current Kentucky Administrative Regulations 707 KAR 1:002 -707 KAR 1:380 governing special education programs, revised August 5, 2008. These regulations were provided by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (LRC) and are for informational purposes only.
Kentucky Transition News Moving to SuccessThe Kentucky Transition Newsletter provides information on transition for students with disabilities from high school to the community for professionals, students, and parents. If you have transition news you would like to share in the newsletter, contact Kathy Eversole at kathy.eversole@kedc.org. For more transition information, visit www.transitiononestop.org
Postsecondary Education ResourcesIf your goals include continuing your education after high school, congratulations! Students who complete some kind of postsecondary education/training typically earn more money and experience better outcomes than do students who have only a high school diploma. The resources on this page are designed to assist you and your team as ...
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Postsecondary Transition Planning for Students with Severe DisabilitiesThis page contains information and resources which may prove helpful as districts and parents work together to develop meaningful transition plans for students with severe disabilities.
SPP APR Indicators Related to Secondary TransitionThe Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), when reauthorized in 2004, required that each state develop a six year State Performance Plan (SPP). This six year plan includes state targets for twenty (20) different Indicators of compliance and outcomes. Each year, Kentucky’s Division of Exceptional Children Services (DECS) must submit an Annual ...
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SPP APR KCMP Indicator 13 Terms and DefinitionsPercent of youth with IEPs aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes appropriate measurable postsecondary goals that are annually updated and based upon an age appropriate transition assessment, transition services, including courses of study, that will reasonably enable the student to meet those postsecondary goals, and annual IEP goals ...
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Summary of Performance Technical Assistance DocumentsThe IDEA 04 and the Kentucky Administrative Regulations require that “for students who graduate or age out of the program, the LEA shall provide the child with a summary of the child’s academic achievement and functional performance including recommendations on how to assist the child in meeting the child’s postsecondary goals ...
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Teacher and District ResourcesThis page contains information from trainings, technical assistance documents, presentations, as well as other print and web-based resources regarding dropout prevention, postsecondary transition, etc.
Technical Assistance CentersThe following websites provide resources for local education agencies, parents and students, and offer a wealth of helpful information including knowledge development, evidence-based strategies/interventions/practices, and many other resources to help facilitate the successful transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school activities.
Vocational Training and Employment ResourcesThe following resources may be useful in helping you to identify, plan for and achieve your postsecondary training and vocational goals.