Indicator 13
Transition Planning Requirements
Learn best practices for completing secondary transition planning requirements. Refer to the Program Support & Monitoring Guide Steps guidance document for compliance requirements in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
In addition, PEAs may have additional or more restrictive requirements so check with your special education director for guidance.
Introduction to Indicator 13
Required Transition Components
Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments
Age-appropriate Transition Assessments
Measurable Postsecondary Goals
Measurable Postsecondary Goals
Coordinated Set of Activities
Course of Study
Annual IEP Goals Aligned to Measurable Postsecondary
Transition Planning Process
The following image is a visual representation of the transition planning process:
Step 1: Assessment
Identify the student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs.
Step 2: Post Secondary Goals
Measurable Post Secondary goals should be based on assessments:
Employment, education and training, independent living (as appropriate)
Step 3: Student growth and development
This includes identifying effective predictors and practices for activities, courses of study, and annual IEP goals.