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 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Regulation
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules
R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core
R277-702: Procedures for the Utah High School Completion Diploma
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
College
Accommodations and English Learner Supports for United States Students
ACT
College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Think College
Federal Student Aid
United States Department of Education
Helping You Find the Best Colleges
BestColleges.com
Higher Education for Students for Disabilities: Rights, Resources and Accredited Online
Schools
Community for Accredited Online Schools
Navigating College: A Project of The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
A Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Disabilities in Utah
Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
AffordableCollege
Support for Students with Hearing ImpairmentsCenter for Online Education
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Guidelines
Civics Test Requirements and Options for Students with Disabilities
Graduation Guidelines for Students with Disabilities
Special Education Course Codes with Descriptions
Alternate Diploma
Alternate Diploma Graduation Course Options for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Alternate Diploma
Career Development Credential
Career Development Credential (CDC) Suggested Transition Curriculum
Career Development Credential Tracking Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Career Development Credential (CDC)
R277-705-6 Career Development Credential
Dropout Prevention
Information coming soon
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Self-Determination
Choicemaker Self-Determination Curriculum: The ChoiceMaker Curriculum is Designed
to Teach Students the Self-Determination Skills Needed to be Successful in Adult Life
Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment: The University of Oklahoma
Contacts
Lavinia Gripentrog
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7645 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)/Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Interagency Cooperative Agreement State Level Special Education
Collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation for Educators
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 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Support Website
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
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 | Email
Deanna Taylor
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7775 | Email
Crystal Emery
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)/Postsecondary Transition for Students with
Disabilities
Phone: (801) 538-7999 | Email