Transition Planning Guide - Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Table of ContentsSection IWhat is Transition?What is Transition Planning?.....................................................................................1Five Areas of Transition ……………………………………………………………Transition Planning: What the Student Needs………………………………………Key Components of Effective Transition Planning…………………………………Transition Law...........................................................................................................3Transition Timeline....................................................................................................5Section IIStudent InformationIntroduction to the Transition Planning Guide ..........................................................7Student Transition Planning Guide............................................................................8What is the Student Transition Profile.......................................................................13Student Transition Profile..........................................................................................14Student Transition Questionnaire ..............................................................................18Parent Transition Questionnaire ................................................................................20Teacher Transition Questionnaire..............................................................................23Section IIITransition MeetingOrganizing the Transition Meeting............................................................................27Cover Letter to Parent/Student...................................................................................28Transition Meeting Checklist.....................................................................................29Transition Meeting Format ........................................................................................30Parent/Student Transition Guide................................................................................32Instructions for Completing the Transition Plan........................................................39Transition Plan...........................................................................................................41Transition Plan Back Page.........................................................................................42Section IVTransfer of RightsLaw Related to Transfer of Rights.............................................................................43Transfer of rights Q & A............................................................................................44Transfer of Rights Checklist ......................................................................................46Notice to Parent/Student ............................................................................................47Notice Documentation Letter to Student ...................................................................48Student Rights/Procedural Safeguards.......................................................................49ii