Secondary Transition 101 Online Course

A FREE, SELF-PACED, ONLINE TRANSITION COURSE

Do you want to know more about secondary transition planning? The ADE/ESS Secondary Transition Team is thrilled to offer Secondary Transition 101, a free, self-paced, online course that covers a range of useful topics and resources related to transition planning. This course will also provide you with best practice strategies to explain how the IDEA's requirements are instrumental in the secondary transition planning process. Enroll in this course today to ensure that you have a firm grasp of this essential information. 

Course Topics:

  • Indicator 13 and the Transition Planning Process
  • Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments
  • Measurable Postsecondary Goals
  • Transition Activities
  • Courses of Study and Aligned Annual IEP Goals
  • Other Transition Components
    • Inviting the Student
    • Outside Agency Invitation
    • Updating the Transition Plan Annually
  • Summary of Performance
  • Transfer of Rights
  • Indicator 14: Post School Outcomes
     

Register for Secondary Transition 101

 

When can I register?

  • Registration is currently open.
  • Registration will remain open throughout the school year.

How do I register?

  • Registration must be completed in the Arizona Professional Learning and Development (APLD) application.
  • Please reference the APLD Learner Guide for detailed steps to create an account and register for a course.  
  • Once logged in to APLD, select "Register for Course" from the menu on the left of the screen. You can then narrow down the course options by searching “Secondary Transition 101” in the “Find Course” field in the top right-hand corner of the page.
  • Once you have clicked on the green "Register" button, please click on "Proceed to Checkout" to complete the registration process. Please note, there is no cost associated with this course. 

When can I start the course?

  • The course opened on 09/18/2023 and can be started anytime during the school year.

When does the course end?

  • The course will close on 05/31/2024.

What can I expect from the course?

  • Recorded webinars
  • Resources, including content summaries and PowerPoint presentations
  • Short quizzes to check for understanding
  • Continuing education credits

Who would benefit from the course?

  • New special education teachers and staff who support young adults with disabilities
  • Veteran staff who want to brush up on the secondary transition planning process to enhance their professional practices
  • Community members, including parents and partner agencies, who want to learn more about how Indicator 13 supports students transitioning into the postsecondary environment

Who can I contact with questions?

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