2. A description of the activities provided to support the transition of the child from the special education program into the general education program. Section D – Transition from Elementary School LEA to High School LEA When a child is to enroll in a high school Charter LEA from an elementary Charter LEA, the elementary Charter LEA shall invite the high school LEA to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting prior to the last scheduled review. If the authorized high school personnel participate with the elementary Charter LEA personnel in the IEP team meeting, the IEP shall specify the appropriate high school placement. If the authorized representative of the high school Charter LEA has not participated in the IEP development prior to transfer from the Charter elementary program, the elementary Charter LEA shall notify the high school LEA of those individuals with exceptional needs who require special education and related services. For each child listed who enrolls in the high school Charter LEA, the Charter LEA Administrator or designee shall make an interim placement in accordance with Education Code § 56325 or shall immediately convene an IEP team meeting ( Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3024 ). Section E – Transition Service Language According to the Federal Regulations for the implementation of IDEA 2004 effective October 13, 2006, beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16 or younger, if determined appropriate by the IEP team, and updated annually, thereafter, the IEP must include: (1) Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills and functional evaluation; and (2) The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals. The Regulations continue, (1) The public agency must invite a child with a disability to attend the child’s IEP team meeting if a purpose of the meeting will be the consideration of the postsecondary goals for the child and the transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals under § 300.320(b). (2) If the child does not attend the IEP team meeting, the public agency must take other steps to ensure that the child’s preferences and interests are considered.
Chapter 6 – Transition Services, Charter SELPA As of 10/17/2019 Steering Committee Review/Adoption
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