In special education, what is referred to as the transition law?

Answer 1

The transition law begins at age 14 or grade 8 in the United States and lasts until high school graduation at age 18 or 21 years old (age 26 years in Michigan). It refers to the transition of a disabled student into the job market or having a career after high school. Academic and job goals play a major part. A part of the team can be working with the state's Department/Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Sometimes a job coach is a part of the team to help prepare them for a specific job. It is a free service to the disabled student.

Answer 2

I am a special education teacher. When a student who has an IEP (Individual Education Program) and they reach the age of 14, the case manager of that IEP--normally the teacher-- is required by law to interview the student to show they are addressing future goals for in school and post secondary plans. This would be things such as what vocational objectives are being addressed while the student is still in school, job training after graduation, agencies that can provide services, what living arrangements the student might want as a young adult , etc, This plan is by no means etched in stone. It can change every year from age 14 until that student graduates --which in special ed. could be not until age 21. It is merely a tool to show these needs are being looked at and services that are out there post graduation are presented to the student and parents so they are aware of what is available to them.
The transition plan is usually 2 pages long and is attached as part of the student's IEP.

Answer 3

Schools must provide transitioning from 6th grade to jr. high, 8th grade to high school and high school to a job or whatever assistance a special education student needs. For example, when my son was going to graduate from high school they asked him about jobs, college, living arrangements and so on. Children with special needs can not just move on without proper transitioning.Here is an article.

Answer 4

In a nutshell it is a requirement that transition services are provided to the students. Services can include transportation, IEP transfers, dealings with families and many other services provided to the students.

Answer 5

I believe its somthing about getting special needs kids into a mainstream classroom whenever possible.
Or teaching them enough that they can transition to mainstream socoety. I don't think this is just right but maybe it will give you a place to start???