It's never too late to begin to plan for the next step after high school.... Especially if your child has an IEP and is entering high school.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates the (IEP) team consider post-school goals when the student is about to enter high school at about age 14. By age 16(or younger, if appropriate) a statement of transition services (eg for work, college, community, etc.) needed by the student must be included in the IEP.
Transition plans are the student's goals and vision for life as an adult, career interests, extracurricular and community activities, and the skills the student needs to progress toward his or her goals. Plans include preparation for proficiency tests and other assessments needed for postsecondary academic work (e.g., SATs), as well as the development of self-determination and self-advocacy skills.
Remember.... Once students with disabilities graduate from high school, they are no longer eligible for services provided by the school system and will not have an IEP in college.
Even for students who have struggled academically in high school, postsecondary education may very well be a possibility. Students who wonder whether college is a realistic option can explore summer pre-college courses for high school students who have completed their junior or senior year. Alternatively, students can take a college course the summer before they enroll to get to know the campus, learn how to use the library, and sharpen their study strategies and time management skills.
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