As students who have IEPs get older and progress through school, their special education program is required to focus more intentionally on preparing that student for life after high school. In Virginia, this school transition planning must begin by age 14, but can begin even earlier.
For students and their families, the thought of transitioning from school services to the adult world can be overwhelming. Many are unsure of what is meant by transition services and wonder how to begin planning.There will be many types of plans to consider: education, medical, planning for your child’s income, signing up for services, housing, legal protections for your child, career, planning a social life, and more.
Your family doesn’t have to come up with all the right questions, answers, and goals alone. PEATC is here to help.
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is getting help when you need it, from people you trust, so you can make your own decisions. We all use some sort of SDM everyday.
Check out the booklets below (click on the image) and some of our SDM webinars to learn more. Wherever you are on your Supported Decision-Making journey – whether you’re just gathering information or you’re ready to write an Agreement – we can answer your questions or connect you with people and organizations that may be able to help.
