The NTA Transition Practices Framework features five broad categories of practices. These broad categories represent the first level of inspection as school to work programs are examined and evaluated. Within each category, are elements and practices.
Elements are the building blocks of the Categories, and reflect specific school to work practices.
Practices are the building blocks of the Elements, and are the activities and conditions that ensure successful outcomes. An emphasis on life skills development, student assessment and accommodations, and pro-active planning provide a fundamental basis to achieving a successful school to work transition. Students and parents should be at the center of the planning process and should drive planning decisions. Individual learning plans link school and work experiences to develop work-related behaviors, and both general and specific skill outcomes. Family Involvement Family Involvement practices are those associated with parent and family involvement in planning and delivering education and transition services, including facilitating such involvement.