The IEP will include ideas relating to course of study, post secondary education and training, living arrangements, vocational plans and recreation and leisure activities as well as other areas which are important to the students life. This plan will be developed through discussion and assessment. It is important to provide access to information and resources that will enable children and their parents to make informed choices at all developmental stages during their learning years. Parents learn fast that they are an important factor in the transition of their children, and need to become not only their children' s support, but also the facilitators, in encouraging their children to overcome their disabilities and realize their abilities. This is why we have added a ninth goal to the National Agenda - Pennsylvania.
Transition requires much thought.
Meeting Before attending your 14 year old and above, child's IEP meeting, the entire family, parents, siblings, extended family, significant friends, etc. Try to form a dream that everyone can share. Write down the dream so that you can give copies to everyone, including the professionals and community members who might help you and your child reach the dream. List any questions you have, or information you need to get, during the transition meeting. Be prepared to talk about these issues.