Time passes and students grow up. The ultimate measure of a student s education is preparation for adulthood. Don t wait until senior year to think about what happens next. Transition planning under special education must begin when the student is age 14. A plan must be put into action by age 16.
Parents have a special role and perspective in gathering information.
No one knows their child better. They not only have the comparison of their child before and after the injury, but they have seen their child progress through the various stages of medical care and rehabilitation. Parents are the link between various teachers, classes and schools. Use their experience to understand how to teach this student effectively and plan on involving parents in this process. If parents are to be able to help students with homework and support the efforts of teachers, they must be an integral part of the educational team.