6. Change the secondary transition requirements in the IEP.

Beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP Team, and updated annually thereafter, the IEP must include:

• Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment and, where appropriate, independent living skills;
• The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals; and
• Beginning not later than one year before the child reaches the age of majority under State law, a statement that the child has been informed of the child’s rights under Part B, if any, that will transfer to the child on reaching the age of majority under §300.520 [see 20 U.S.C. 1415(m)].

[34 CFR 300.320(b) and (c)] [20 U.S.C. 1414 (d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)]

1. At what age does your state/district address transition services in the IEP? What factors influenced the decision?



2. What are some examples of measurable post-secondary goals and how does your district plan to develop and address them in the IEP process?
   



3. What skills might educators and other stakeholders need in order to provide students the supports necessary to access and succeed in the academic curriculum?

1. What age-appropriate transition assessments might be useful in developing measurable post-secondary goals?



2. Who, in addition to the special education provider, might share in the responsibility to ensure the academic and functional goals of students with disabilities are appropriate?



3. What steps are being taken by your district IEP Team to ensure that appropriate transition planning is being completed by the first IEP when the student reaches age 16 (or transition age).
   
   These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:
   
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   Location: California
   
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   Location: Minnesota
   
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   Location: South Carolina
   
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   Location: Colorado
   
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   Location: Indiana
   
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   Location: Florida
   
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   Location: Kentucky
   
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   Location: Illinois
   
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