New services are developed collaboratively between schools and community. At a general level, families contribute input to development of staff training. In student-specific planning, families take an active role in planning transition programs and services and are responsible for specific transition steps. Families are provided with a directory of available services. Families are encouraged to make informed choices, by being presented with options and implications.
Families receive training regarding effective advocacy techniques.
Families receive training regarding the transition-related planning process. Families receive training about community services and agencies. Students are prepared through curricular activities to participate in transition planning. Students are invited to participate in the transition planning process. Transition planning decisions are driven by the student and family.