PECT PECT Transition Planning and Post-Secondary Outcomes

Question 1

At what age must IDEA require transition planning to be formally included in a student's IEP?

Accepted Answer

Age 16

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Age 14

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Age 18

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Age 21

Question 2

Which of the following is a required component of a transition IEP under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Measurable postsecondary goals based on age-appropriate transition assessments

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A vocational aptitude test score

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A contract with a post-secondary institution

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A signed statement from the student's employer

Question 3

Which area is NOT required to be addressed in postsecondary transition goals under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Marital status

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Education or training

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Employment

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Independent living skills (where appropriate)

Question 4

A transition IEP goal states: 'After high school, Jordan will enroll in a community college welding program.' This is an example of a goal in which domain?

Accepted Answer

Education and training

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Employment

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Independent living

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Community participation

Question 5

What is the purpose of an age-appropriate transition assessment?

Accepted Answer

To gather information about a student's strengths, interests, and needs to guide transition planning

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To determine if a student qualifies for special education services

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To place a student in a specific vocational track

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To assess academic performance for graduation requirements

Question 6

Which agency or organization is most commonly invited to participate in transition IEP meetings for students approaching adulthood?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

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Child Protective Services

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The Department of Motor Vehicles

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The state education department's testing office