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When youth with an IEP turn 16 years of age, they will actively engage in individualized transition planning. This process helps youth learn about themselves, make decisions, set goals, and interact with their IEP team to identify objectives and activities.

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Acronym Key: EIPD = Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities | AC = Adapted Curriculum | OCS = Occupational Course of Study | FRC = Future Ready Core | IEP = Individualized Education Program | SSI = Supplemental Security Income | SSDI = Social Security Disability Insurance | DPI=Department of Public Instructions

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Develop parent/student's vision for future (after high school).
Who can help: Student, Family, School/IEP Team
Approximate age: Age 16 (state required) Age 11-14 (best practice) k-6 (recommended)
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I'm Determined I'm Determined :
https://www.imdetermined.org/
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Complete age-appropriate transition assessments which help identify needs, preferences, and interests for post-school goals.
Who can help: School/IEP Team
Approximate age: Age 16 (state required) Age 11-14 (best practice) k-6 (recommended)
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Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center :
https://instrc.indiana.edu/transition-resources/transition-matrix.html
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Develop the secondary transition goals on the IEP (education/training, employment, and independent living).
Who can help: Student, family, School/IEP Team, EIPD
Approximate age: Age 16 (state required) Age 11-14 (best practice) k-6 (recommended)
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Overview of Transition section IEP (DPI) Overview of Transition section IEP (DPI) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUzqg8s2Oy0
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Determine transition activities and instruction needed to reach secondary transition goals. At minimum, 1 measurable annual goal should be related to a transition goal.
Who can help: Student, family, School/IEP Team, EIPD
Approximate age: Age 16 (state required) Age 11-14 (best practice) k-6 (recommended)
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Pre-Employment Transition Services Pre-Employment Transition Services :
https://transitionta.org/topics/pre-ets/
Path to Adulthood – Secondary Transition to North Carolina Path to Adulthood – Secondary Transition to North Carolina :
https://files.constantcontact.com/77b9bb19001/f8729f65-6faf-4a98-bf73-153f0b072aa9.pdf
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2250
Outline accommodations and modifications required for student to access their education.
Who can help: Student, family/ School/IEP Team
Approximate age: K-12
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Neurodivergent affirming IEP accommodations Neurodivergent affirming IEP accommodations :
https://www.neuronandrosepsychology.com/blog/neurodiverent-affirming-iep-accommodations-for-autistic-and-adhd-ers-in-high-school-settings
Adaptations and Modifications Adaptations and Modifications :
https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/ECACResourceAdaptationsIfThisDoThat.pdf
Ultimate list of IEP accommodations Ultimate list of IEP accommodations :
https://worktogethernc.com/resource/ultimate-list-of-iep-accommodations-modifications-strategies-sdis/
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2260
If applicable, identify related services and service delivery frequency (SLP, OT, PT, etc).
Who can help: Student, family/ School/IEP Team
Approximate age: K-12
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Transitions for Children and Youth- How Occupational Therapy Can Help Transitions for Children and Youth- How Occupational Therapy Can Help :
https://www.p2pga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Transitions_for_Children_and_Youth.pdf
School based PT best practice resources School based PT best practice resources :
https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/physical/schoolbasedpt/resources/best-practice-resources/
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2310
Student should be invited to IEP (regardless of their Course of Study) and supported to express their interests, needs, and goals. Best practice is to prepare the student before the meeting.
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team
Approximate age: K-12 (Best practice)
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10 Ways to Involve Young Adults in their IEP Meetings 10 Ways to Involve Young Adults in their IEP Meetings :
https://www.thepathway2success.com/10-ways-to-involve-young-adults-in-their-iep-meetings/
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2320
Review course of study options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathways) to ensure best fit. Present levels and assessment data should inform this decision. *Note once student is in a course of study, changing it happens in unique circumstances. There are implications for graduation timelines.
Who can help: Individual, Family,/Guardian School/IEP Team
Approximate age: Age 11-14 (before high school)
Resources:
DPI High School Graduation Requirements DPI High School Graduation Requirements :
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/high-school-graduation-requirements#Future-ReadyCourseofStudy22creditsStudentsenteringGrade9in2021-2022-1951
Heading to High School: Choosing a Course of Study Heading to High School: Choosing a Course of Study :
https://files.constantcontact.com/77b9bb19001/062c9703-a810-4920-b5ee-127a5858e669.pdf
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Attend IEP meetings and discuss transition goals and services.
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team, EIPD
Approximate age: Age 16 (state required) Age 11-14 (best practice) k-6 (recommended)
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Transition Goals in the IEP Transition Goals in the IEP :
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/transition-goals/
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A representative from any agency likely to be responsible for providing/paying for transition services can attend IEP meeting(s) with parent consent (if student is not 18 already).
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team, EIPD, Managed Care Organization
Approximate age: K-12
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Discuss transfer of rights one year prior to 18, when rights to make decisions for the IEP will fully transfer to the student (unless alternatives to guardianship have been established).
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team, EIPD
Approximate age: Age 17
Resources:
DRNC Guardianship Info DRNC Guardianship Info :
https://disabilityrightsnc.org/what-we-do/our-advocacy-work/guardianship/
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Discuss progress towards graduation requirements. This includes IEP goals.
Who can help: Individual Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team
Approximate age: As early as possible & ongoing
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2360
Discuss desired age of exit (18, 19, 20, 21 or year of 22nd birthday) based on the student's progress and goals. Note, anyone with an IEP can advocate for extended time in school after turning 18. *Note: FRC and OCS students who choose to exit at year 5 (i.e., instead of year 4) will need to follow district policy for graduation requirements. Specific pacing of scheduling core courses will be necessary for student to be enrolled.
Who can help: Individual Family/Guardian, School/IEP Team
Approximate age: Throughout high school
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When your child with an IEP turns 18: Your parental rights When your child with an IEP turns 18: Your parental rights :
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/when-your-child-with-an-iep-turns-18-your-parental-rights
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IEP Team should refer the student to get evaluated for adult services through the NC Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities. *Note: Evaluation for EIPD adult services could risk in school EIPD services if the student is deemed ineligible for "competitive integrated employment".
Who can help: School, EIPD, Family/Guardian
Approximate age: FRC/OCS - Age 17-18 AC: Age 21
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Transition Planning - DRNC Transition Planning - DRNC :
https://disabilityrightsnc.org/resources/transition-planning/
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During the re-evaluation cycle (required every 3 yrs), the IEP team should discuss the need for specific evaluations necessary for enrollment in adult services (i.e., EIPD, Medicaid--see Healthcare Checklist, SSI, SSDI and postsecondary education--see PSE--Postsecondary Education and Adult Services Checklists).
Who can help: School/IEP Team
Approximate age: K-12
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Adult Services Action Plan Adult Services Action Plan :
https://worktogethernc.com/action-plans/how-can-i-make-sure-the-transition-to-adulthood-goes-smoothly/how-can-i-make-sure-the-transition-to-adulthood-goes-smoothly-adult-services-action-plan/
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2410
Explore Work Together NC's library of transition planning services.
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian
Approximate age: As early as possible
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WTNC transition planning services WTNC transition planning services :
https://worktogethernc.com/services/?_services_type=transition-planning
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Contact the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center for help understanding and advocating for your rights within the school system.
Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian
Approximate age: When needed
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Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Exceptional Children's Assistance Center :
https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
A Parents’ Guide to Special Education in North Carolina A Parents’ Guide to Special Education in North Carolina :
https://sites.law.duke.edu/childedlaw/special-education-nc/
Children's Law Clinic Resources (duke.edu) Children's Law Clinic Resources (duke.edu) :


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