Goals and objectives need to be continually revised as the student s needs and abilities change. The educational plan needs to a flexible tool, not a fixed written document. Prepare for transitions. Consistency and structure are very important for the student with a brain injury. Any change, not matter how small, needs careful preparation for the student to succeed.
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.