Parents of Special People, Inc.
A 501(c)3 charity benefiting the special needs community
"Making a difference for Special People"
Transition
Transition Assessment Tool Kit: An age appropriate transition kit provided by US Office of Special Education
Transition Matters: A roadmap of the "Transition Timeline" provided by Family Support Center of NJ
What Graduates Need to Know: Key points nicely outlined for parents by the Division of Developmental Disablities
Transition Tool Kit: A great kit for student, parents and educators from Autism Speaks
Employment Tool Kit: A great manual from Autism Speaks
Meaningful Transition: Slides from a presentation by Bill Freeman, NJ Dept. of Education,Office of Special Education
The Transition Workbook: A great tool for students getting ready for life after high school
NJ Transition Requirements Code: A Copy NJ's Administrative Code, Title 6A Chapter 14, Special Ed. Requirements
The IEP Student Bill of Rights: A copy of your student's rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Available Curricular Materials for Community-Based Instruction and Transition: A list of resources by the state of NJ
Sample Activities/Strategies for Statements of Transition Services: by NJ Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education
Post Secondary Goals: A great "How To" on writing effective,appropriate and measurable postsecondary goals
All About Me: A survey for your child or student to fill out to help with goals and post secondary life
Transition Assement Kit:Transition Methods, Assements & Instruments , provided by Council for Exceptional Children & NSTTAC
Vocational Profile: A tool for documenting & structuring functional information that is vitally important for anyone who will provide assistance in obtaining & keeping integrated employment in the community. Provided by NJ Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education.
Planning the Transition: A booklet on planning the transition to adult life written by ASAH and Hinkle, Prior and Fingles, ESQ.
NJ Department of Education's page on Transition can be found here.
Parents of Special People, Inc. provides the following information and documents for educational and informational purposes, but does not provide legal advice. PoSP strives to provide current and accurate information regarding transition services for students with special needs.