Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)Training Project

Module Three

Module Title:

Module Goal: Introduction of the issues related to youth with disabilities as they transition into adult life.

Module Objectives: To help you conceptualize transition planning as a dynamic and coordinated process by:

• recognizing the central role of the student in transition planning;
• becoming familiar with transition-related laws, regulations, and federal reporting requirements;
• understanding how to use the Massachusetts Transition Planning Form (TPF) and the IEP in the transition process;
• learning how secondary transition is linked to other education initiatives and systems.

Intended Audience: New Team Chairpersons, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, General Educators, and Related Providers.

Training length: 1–2 hours

Handouts:

1. Links to Related Agencies
   
   
2. Students with Disabilities
   
   
3. Chapter 688 Description
   
   
4. 688 referral form
   
   
5. Tammy exercise

Last Updated: March 28, 2014