Policy – Category 6000 (Instruction)
BP 6001 – Transition Services
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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 a nd interests are considered.
(3) To the extent appropriate, with the consent of the parents or a child who has reached the age of majority…the public agency must invite a representative of any participating agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services. IDEA 2004 requires that students are invited to their IEPs whenever it is anticipated that transition will be discussed. In the DMSELPA IEP, the placement of transition goals prior to academic goals emphasizes the importance placed on transition planning driving each student’s IEP. The student’s course of study, agencies that may be involved in the student’s transition from school to a quality adult life, and transition programs that may be of assistance in meeting the st udent’s postsecondary goals are indicated.
The DMSELPA IEP form (D M 68D) includes a survey of the student’s interests and preferences to be completed by the student with the assistance of parent(s) and teacher(s)
BP 6001 – Transition Services
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 10/19)
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