2019 Summer School Session 4
Meeting Post-Secondary Transition Goals

Yellow Pages for Kids    l   Blog   l    Law   l    Advocacy    l  Training   l     Store    l  Subscribe   l    Sitemap   l   Contact Us

In This Issue ...

ISSN: 1538-320
August 6, 2019


Pete Wright presents a Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Training ConferenceSpecial Education Law & Advocacy Training Schedule

Sep 12 - York, SC

Sep 18 - Albuquerque, NM

Oct 4-5 - Wakefield, MA

Oct 24 - BWI Airport, MD

Sign up FREE Today!

Wrightslaw on FacebookWrightslaw on TwitterWrightslaw YouTube Channel

Read previous issues

Summer School Series

Wrightslaw Summer School 2019 is a series of self-study readings, written assignments, and maybe even a quiz or two, that will help you prepare for the next school year.

In Session 1, Session 2 and Session 3, you learned that Section 1400(c)(14) requires transition services to promote successful post-school employment and/or education.

Post-school outcomes for your child?

  • vocational programming, job training
  • further education, college, community college
  • employment
  • community services, independent living, self-sufficiency

Based on your child's needs, interests, and preferences, the transition plan should include coordinated goals and services to help him easily move to post-school activities, postsecondary education, vocational training, employment, or independent living.

In this issue, Summer School Session 4, you will learn about diploma options and requirements. Find out what the IEP team should consider, including the SOP. Learn how to effectively advocate for successful transition.

We hope you will forward this series to other friends, families, or colleagues.


 

Diploma Path or Certificate Track?

What graduation track is your child on? You need to learn about diploma options and requirements.

Find out what diploma is appropriate for your child, what the IEP team should consider, and what parents can do to keep graduation expectations high.


 

Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance

When your child graduates from high school with a regular diploma or ages out of special education, IDEA requires the school to provide a summary of academic achievement and functional performance.

The Summary of Performance (SOP) is most useful when completed during the transition IEP process. The SOP should include recommendations about ways to help meet post-secondary goals.


 

Aging Out of Special Education

  • When does a child age out of special education?
  • If a student turns 21 in August aren’t they entitled to another year of school that began on July 1st?

The age when children age out of special education eligibility differs from state to state - the upper age limit varies depending on state law.


 

Homework Assignment: Quiz

1. Review the articles, information, and resources at Transition, Transition Services, and Transition Planning.

2. Summary of Performance (SOP) - Take the Quiz.


Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy
 

Advocating for Successful Transition

Get a copy of your Special Education Survival Guide.

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition

Print & e-book combo $29.95   Add to Cart
Print book $19.95   Add to Cart
Kindle $12.95   Add to Cart
e Pub $12.95   Add to Cart

back to the top


What People Are Saying About The Special Ed Advocate Newsletter

"Thanks for the trustworthy information and support you provide through Wrightslaw.com and the newsletter. You helped our family act when we needed to - we are thriving now."

 

Great Products From Wrightslaw

Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017, by Pam and Pete Wright
About the Book

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, by Pam and Pete Wright
About the Book


About Book

Wrightslaw: All About IEPs
About Book

Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments, 2nd Edition
About Book

Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
About DVD Video

To Order

To Order

To Order

To Order

To Order

To Order

 

Visit Wrightslaw.com