FTCE ESE Transition Planning for Post-Secondary Success

Question 1

Under IDEA 2004, by what age must transition planning be incorporated into a student's IEP in Florida?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

While IDEA requires transition planning by age 16, Florida law requires transition planning to begin no later than age 14.

Question 2

A student's transition IEP must be based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate transition assessments that identify the student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs

Answer

IDEA requires transition IEPs to be grounded in age-appropriate transition assessments that identify the student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs — centering the student's voice.

Question 3

Which post-secondary goal area is required to be addressed in every student's transition IEP?

Accepted Answer

Post-secondary education or training, employment, and (where appropriate) independent living

Answer

IDEA requires transition IEPs to address post-secondary education or training AND employment. Independent living skills goals are required when appropriate for the individual student.

Question 4

A 17-year-old student with an intellectual disability wants to work in a grocery store. Which transition service would MOST directly support this goal?

Accepted Answer

A community-based work experience at a local grocery store with job coach support

Answer

A community-based work experience with job coaching directly prepares the student for the specific employment goal in a real-world setting.

Question 5

What is 'self-determination' in the context of transition planning?

Accepted Answer

The student's ability to make choices, set goals, advocate for themselves, and take responsibility for their own future

Answer

Self-determination refers to the student's capacity to direct their own life — including making informed choices about their education, career, and living situation.

FTCE ESE - FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Practice Test

FTCE ESE - FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Practice Test

FTCE ESE Transition Planning for Post-Secondary Success