Postsecondary Transition and Graduation for Students with Disabilities

Postsecondary Transition and Graduation for Students with Disabilities

 

Overview

Shifting from school to postsecondary settings can be challenging for students with disabilities. To support successful postsecondary transition for students with disabilities, teachers and Individualized Education Program (IEP) team members should assist students with disabilities in the process of developing critical skills and accessing services to achieve their post high school goals in employment, further education/training, and independent living.

The postsecondary transition planning process is critical in preparing students with disabilities for life after high school. Beginning at age 14 (or earlier if appropriate) IEP teams must develop Postsecondary Transition plans that include:

  • A student invite to the Postsecondary Transition IEP meeting
  • Age-appropriate Postsecondary Transition assessment(s),
  • Measurable Postsecondary Goals that acknowledge the students' strengths, needs, preferences and interests,
  • Postsecondary Transition services for students with disabilities that support Postsecondary Goals
  • A course of study that aligns with the student’s Postsecondary Goals
  • Annual IEP goal that links to the Postsecondary Goals
  • Linkages to outside agencies (if appropriate)

Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules
Special Education Rules and Policies

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)/Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Interagency Cooperative Agreement State Level Special Education

Job Readiness Workshops
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Student with Disabilities
Workforce Services Rehabilitation

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail

Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Support Website

This website is designed to support the improvement of post-school outcomes for students with disabilities by providing a platform for sharing resources, information, and tools for collaboration and coordination of services for students, families, educators, and providers.
 

Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Website

 

Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Planning Tool

This app is designed to help Utah students and family members plan and participate in the postsecondary transition planning process for students with disabilities. As a Utah student with a disability who is 14 years or older, or a family member of a postsecondary transition age student, this app can help prepare for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting where postsecondary transition planning will be discussed, and the Postsecondary Transition Plan will be created.

Get the App

Transition Elevated- Website Version

Transition Elevated- Apple Store

Transition Elevated- Google Play

Tips for Use

Utah’s Transition Planning App: Tips for Use
This document is intended to provide ideas on how to engage youth in leading their IEP meeting. Use this tip sheet to generate ideas on how youth can use this application.

Support Materials

Welcome to my Postsecondary Transition IEP (coming soon)

How to Use the Utah Postsecondary Transition Elevated App to Prepare for Your Postsecondary Transition IEP
This is a sample of the student draft plan that is created once a student has gone through the steps using the Transition Elevated App.

How to Use this Paper Version of the Postsecondary Transition Elevated App
The paper application is intended to be used when technology isn't readily available or for youth to complete ahead of time and input information in one sitting. The application does not save, but a pdf can be generated and emailed to individuals the student chooses.

Contacts

Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | E-mail

Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | E-mail

Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | E-mail