Transition planning for the movement from high school to adult living is required for all students receiving special education services, according to federal legislation, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004). IEP teams must now include transition planning in the first IEP that will be in effect when the child is 16 years of age, or younger if deemed appropriate by the IEP team. This website is designed to provide information as to the activities of the ND Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education, with regards to transition, along with other resources and links. Secondary Transition IEP Process Process T-1 Tienet Guidance T-2 Tienet Guidance T-3 Tienet Guidance Coordinated Set of Needed Activities/Strategies Examples Transition IEP Parent Consent for Agency Invitation to IEP Guardianship and Transfer of Rights Transition Assessment Process Age Appropriate Transition Assessment Fact Sheet Sample Questions for Transition Planning and Assessment Training Powerpoint: Transition Assessment and Student Future Planning Inventory Forms Self Determination & Self Advocacy Questionnaire Career Development as a Context for Transition Assessment Case Study 1-Brian Case Study 2-Nicole Case Study 3-Nate ND Internal Monitoring Transition Requirement Checklist Indicator 13 Training Packet Internal Monitoring Transition Powerpoint Internal Monitoring Transition Requirement Checklist Transition IEP Components - John - EXAMPLE Transition IEP Components - Paul - EXAMPLE Guidance Document Meeting Agenda Format WF Agenda What is Transition State Transition Initiatives Essential Components of Secondary Programming Summary of Performance - New Requirement in Evaluation Process NSTTAC (National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center  Services Publications & Materials Partners Agency Resources and Adult Service Providers DPI Special Ed Contact Information Inservice and Training Opportunities DPI, Office of Special Education is available to provide inservice and staff training on a variety of transition related topics to meet unit and district needs. Please contact the Special Education Office at 701/328-2277 for more information.

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