The transition from high school to work, trade school, the military or college may be the most significant transitions in a lifetime. For students with disabilities, this can be made less fearful and less intimidating with a good transition plan in their IEP. The role of the secondary transition consultant is to improve, support and help the process of transition for students with disabilities.
The secondary transition consultant's responsibilities include the following:
- Assist school district personnel by providing training and technical assistance in the transition section of the IEP
- Work with parents, families and school districts in secondary transition planning and implementation
- Provide resources to stakeholders
- Establish and facilitate a regional advisory council to improve communication and collaboration among all agencies serving children with disabilities
- Work with school districts on State Performance Plan Indicators (1) graduation rate (2) drop out rate (13) secondary transition and (14) follow-up on graduates
For more information please contact John Morgan, john.morgan@region15.scoca-k12.org