Transition Planning for Post-Secondary Success Flashcards

A student with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is transitioning back to school after rehabilitation. Which transition planning consideration is MOST critical?

Answer: Collaborating with the rehabilitation team to understand the student's current cognitive, physical, and behavioral profile and adjusting the IEP accordingly

Close collaboration with the rehabilitation team provides critical information about cognitive, physical, and behavioral changes that must inform updated IEP goals and transition planning.

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the ESE teacher in the 'indicator 13' compliance requirement for transition IEPs?

Answer: Ensuring that transition IEPs include all required components: measurable post-secondary goals, transition services aligned to goals, and age-appropriate transition assessments

Indicator 13 from IDEA's SPP/APR (State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report) requires that transition IEPs include measurable goals, transition services, and assessment evidence — the ESE teacher ensures these components are complete and aligned.

Which of the following describes an 'interagency agreement' in the context of transition services?

Answer: A formal agreement between the school district and community agencies (e.g., VR, APD) that outlines each party's responsibility for providing transition services

Interagency agreements are formal documents between the school district and community agencies that define each party's responsibility for providing and funding transition services.

When a student with a disability reaches age 18 in Florida, what happens to educational decision-making rights under IDEA?

Answer: Rights automatically transfer to the student unless guardianship has been established or a supported decision-making arrangement is in place

Under IDEA, educational decision-making rights transfer to the student at age 18 (Florida's age of majority) unless the parent has obtained legal guardianship, limited guardianship, or a supported decision-making arrangement.

A student with a significant intellectual disability will not achieve a standard diploma. Which exit option is available to students in Florida under these circumstances?

Answer: Students may receive a special diploma or certificate of completion and continue to receive services until age 22

In Florida, students who do not earn a standard diploma may receive a special diploma or certificate of completion and remain eligible for IDEA services until age 22.

Which of the following is the MOST important indicator of successful post-secondary transition outcomes for students with disabilities?

Answer: Participation in paid work experiences before leaving high school

Research consistently shows that participation in paid work experiences during high school is the strongest predictor of competitive employment and post-secondary success for students with disabilities.