GPAEA Secondary Transition Bulletin

Transitioning to Life After High School Folders

Formally known as the Family and Educator Partnership folder, the Transitioning to Life After High School folder is a tool that can aid IEP team members during the transition process. The folder can be a helpful resource to families as they consider their learner’s transition needs.

As pictured above, the front of the folder includes a description of the secondary transition process and questions that an IEP team might consider in a variety of areas within living, learning and working. Printed on the inside of the folder you’ll find: examples of activities in living/learning/working, self-advocacy and self-determination information, important vocabulary, and Age of Majority details. On the back of the folder is printed the Transition Planning Checklist, which includes considerations for students in grades 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. This checklist could be shared with families to help guide the transition process for their student(s).

To request folders to share with students and families, please contact the transition coordinator assigned to your district/building.

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*NEW* Instructional Planning Tools

In an effort to provide secondary transition materials to you in a way that allows you to find resources that are helpful in your work, we (GPAEA transition coordinators) will highlight a few tools in each Bulletin. You can find all secondary transition resources on the GPAEA website or in the GPAEA transition kit.

The instructional planning documents for living, learning, and working were recently developed by the Iowa Department of Education. These tools are jam packed with resources aligned with the SDI framework for secondary transition. They can be used to find resources to determine students’ needs and resources to meet such identified needs. Take some time to look through the Instructional Planning Tools to identify resources that can be helpful to you and your students.

Instructional Planning Tool - Living

Instructional Planning Tool - Learning

Instructional Planning Tool - Working

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Build My Future Event

Build My Future is a hands-on event focused on trade skills, where a team of industry professionals introduces initiatives, education, and awareness about skilled trades in Iowa.

For those interested in participating, please find the registration links below:

• Student Registration

• Volunteer Registration

We look forward to your involvement in fostering the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

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Upcoming Learning Opportunities doc - link here

As always, reach out to Michelle or Kate with any secondary transition related questions or ideas to share!

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Hello from your Great Prairie Transition Coordinators!

Our role is to provide transition related resources and support to AEA and LEA middle and high school special education staff who work with transition age students. This Bulletin is the main way that information is shared to all educators in Great Prairie who work with students age 13+. Take some time to review the resources included below, so you can access the most updated information when needed.

GPAEA Secondary Transition - here you will find resources from the Iowa Department of Education focusing on secondary transition, 4+ programming, guardianship and conservatorship. A small sampling of assessments and tools are also available, organized into the areas of Living, Learning and Working.

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GPAEA SecondaryTransition Kit

In order to help IEP teams think through the process of transition planning and access assessments and tools in an organized way, the GPAEA SecondaryTransition Kit was created. The Kit includes extensive information and tools to assist IEP teams in the transition planning process. The sections of the Kit are described briefly below. For more information, check out the Learning Opportunities tab at the top right of the site.

TRANSITION PROCESS

The following documents define the secondary transition process and can be used to develop a student’s IEP.

SDI Framework for Secondary Transition

*TR 1 Secondary Transition Decision Making

Living Learning Working (LLW) Transition Planning Chart

DIAGNOSE/ASSESSMENT

The Diagnostic Process: Living, Diagnostic Process: Learning and Diagnostic Process: Working documents outline the assessment process, along with questions to consider within RIOT, and specific tools to assess student’s skills.

DESIGN & DELIVER

The Resources & Tools documents for Living, Learning and Working provides supports that may be used to meet the identified needs of students. Lists of instructional resources/tools within each transition area that impacts learning can also be accessed to support student needs.

DOCUMENTATION

Tools that support teams in the Documentation within the IEP include the GPAEA Transition Planning Tool and TR 8 IEP Documentation Format for ACHIEVE.

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There are many resources available to help guide the secondary transition process for students, which may be overwhelming at times. We are here to support you!

Kate Cole

Districts Covered: Burlington, Central Lee, Danville, Ft. Madison, Fairfield, Keokuk, Mediapolis, Mt. Pleasant, New London, Van Buren, Waco, Wapello, West Burlington, Winfield/Mt. Union.