Unit 5 (McLean County) Transition Guide (Link)
Introduction
The purpose of this resource guide is to support family and student participation in planning for life after high school into adulthood.
Transition Services are a coordinated set of activities for students as part of the IEP, designed to promote movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, related services, independent living, or community participation. In Illinois, transition planning becomes a part of the IEP process for students at age 14-1/2. The sooner families and students begin to plan for the transition to employment and adult services, the more successful the child will be.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a powerful educational law, which outlines the transition planning process. Students have rights within the special education system. Once the transition to adult services is complete, families will find that a child‘s rights are different and much less comprehensive.
Special education students are entitled to special education services. Adult services are based on eligibility and availability of funding. Many services and supports readily available in special education are not available in the arena of adult services. Good transition planning is critical to a successful transition to adult services.
When a child exits the special education system, many of the same advocacy skills learned in special education will be needed; but the rules and laws are dramatically different in the adult service system.
Disclaimer: The information contained in The Transition Planning Community Resource Guide is general in nature and may not apply to all individuals. It is not designed to be a substitute for medical decisions, legal advice, future planning or financial guidance from qualified professionals serving individuals with disabilities and their families. Families, consumers and guardians are advised to seek guidance from appropriate professionals at all times regarding individual situations. We recognize that each individual has unique gifts and challenges and therefore, will need an individualized process for transition. Families, consumers and guardians are advised to seek guidance from appropriate professionals at all times regarding individual situations.
Introduction
The purpose of this resource guide is to support family and student participation in planning for life after high school into adulthood.
Transition Services are a coordinated set of activities for students as part of the IEP, designed to promote movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, related services, independent living, or community participation. In Illinois, transition planning becomes a part of the IEP process for students at age 14-1/2. The sooner families and students begin to plan for the transition to employment and adult services, the more successful the child will be.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a powerful educational law, which outlines the transition planning process. Students have rights within the special education system. Once the transition to adult services is complete, families will find that a child‘s rights are different and much less comprehensive.
Special education students are entitled to special education services. Adult services are based on eligibility and availability of funding. Many services and supports readily available in special education are not available in the arena of adult services. Good transition planning is critical to a successful transition to adult services.
When a child exits the special education system, many of the same advocacy skills learned in special education will be needed; but the rules and laws are dramatically different in the adult service system.
Disclaimer: The information contained in The Transition Planning Community Resource Guide is general in nature and may not apply to all individuals. It is not designed to be a substitute for medical decisions, legal advice, future planning or financial guidance from qualified professionals serving individuals with disabilities and their families. Families, consumers and guardians are advised to seek guidance from appropriate professionals at all times regarding individual situations. We recognize that each individual has unique gifts and challenges and therefore, will need an individualized process for transition. Families, consumers and guardians are advised to seek guidance from appropriate professionals at all times regarding individual situations.