Transition Planning for Students with Down Syndrome

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National Down Syndrome Societytransition planningSample IEP Transition PlanGoals & ObjectivesLong-term post-secondary education goal:Student would like to enroll in a teaching assistant certificationprogram at community college.Possible Short-Term Objectives Person/Agency Responsible• Visit or contact local collegesto learn about course/programofferings• Research entrance requirementsand pre-requisites• Ensure student is enrolled incourses that will prepare him/herfor college requirementsStudent, guidancedepartmentStudent, parentsTeacher-advisor, guidancedepartment and studentLong-term employment goal:After graduation, student would like to have paid employment, but isnot yet sure what kind of work he or she would like to do.Possible Short-Term Objectives Person/Agency Responsible15• Enroll student in a careerinvestigation course• Locate volunteer opportunities inone or more area(s) of interest• Or, find part-time employmentthat will give student a chance todevelop general job skillsTeacher-advisor, guidancedepartment and studentStudent, parents, guidancedepartmentTransition service provider,student, teacher-advisor,parents
National Down Syndrome Societytransition planningLong-term housing goal:Student wants to eventually live on his or her own and share anapartment with a roommate.Possible Short-Term Objectives• Enroll student in course that willhelp him or her developindependent-living skills• Student will take on newresponsibilities/chores at homePerson/Agency ResponsibleTeacher-advisor, guidancedepartment and studentStudent, parentsThings to keep in mind:• Transition plan goals for post-secondary education,employment and housing often overlap.• Short-term objectives can be general or very specific. However,it is important to set measurable goals.• The IEP must include a target date for each short-termobjective.• It is very important to make sure that all related factors beconsidered in planning for a goal. For example, a goal ofworking part-time must address the question of how thestudent will get to and from work. Similarly, a student's goal tolive on his or her own must address how expenses such asrent, utility bills and groceries will be paid for.16
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