Special Education Services

The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities Provided by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability	Current Events and Projects	Grants and Scholarships	Helpful Web sites for Transition Planning
NSTTAC Indicator 13 Frequently Asked Questions and Responses	NSTTAC Indicator 13 Checklist	Oklahoma Secondary Transition Planning Resources	Oklahoma's Transition Education Handbook
Secondary Transition Resource	Transition Resource Guide

Key Provisions in Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities

Background: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 requires the consideration of transition needs for students with disabilities, beginning not later than the first IEP developed during the student's ninth grade year or upon turning 16 years of age, whichever comes first, and updated annually thereafter. Transition services are crucial in supporting students as they plan for post-school goals. Transition plans assist students in meeting their post-school goals, such as gainful employment, post-secondary education or training, independent living, military, group living, etc., and are designed to meet individual needs as they progress through school.

The OSDE-SES has developed two memorandums to assist IEP teams in developing meaningful and appropriate transition plans for young adults with disabilities. The links below will provide IEP teams with guidance on parent consent for other agencies to attend IEP meetings for transition purposes, as well as developing postsecondary and annual transition IEP goals.

Key Components for Secondary Transition Planning

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