PECT Transition Planning and Post-Secondary Outcomes Flashcards

Which transition service activity is most appropriate for a 14-year-old student with an intellectual disability who expresses interest in working with animals?

Answer: Arranging a job-shadowing experience at a local veterinary clinic or animal shelter

Job shadowing provides real-world exposure to a career area of interest and is an age-appropriate transition activity that can begin before formal transition IEP requirements at age 16.

Self-determination skills are critical for transition planning because they:

Answer: Enable students to advocate for themselves, make informed choices, and direct their own lives after school

Self-determination skills—including goal setting, decision-making, and self-advocacy—empower students to take control of their post-secondary lives and navigate adult services independently.

A student's IEP transition section must include a 'course of study.' What does this refer to?

Answer: A multi-year plan of coursework aligned with the student's postsecondary goals

A course of study is a multi-year plan that outlines the classes and educational experiences a student will pursue to work toward their postsecondary goals.

Under IDEA, a student with a disability must be invited to their own IEP meeting when:

Answer: Transition services are being discussed, beginning at age 16 or younger

IDEA requires that the student be invited to IEP meetings when the purpose includes consideration of transition services, which begins at age 16 or earlier.

Which of the following is an example of a community-based instruction (CBI) activity that supports transition goals?

Answer: Practicing grocery shopping skills at a local supermarket

Community-based instruction involves practicing real-life skills in authentic community environments, such as actually shopping at a grocery store to develop budgeting and functional math skills.

What does 'summary of performance' (SOP) refer to in special education transition planning?

Answer: A document prepared when a student exits special education that summarizes academic achievement and functional performance

The Summary of Performance is a document required by IDEA when a student exits special education, summarizing their academic achievement, functional performance, and recommendations for post-secondary supports.