Transition planning for Indiana students with disabilities should include discussions about graduation options and the decision to pursue a diploma or a certificate. The videos below illustrate some of the types of issues that students and families may encounter in middle school and high school. The resources beneath the videos provide more information about specific diploma options and requirements and about other factors to consider. Note that these videos were recorded in 2013.
Diploma Decisions
Exploring the Options in Middle School
Making the Decision in High School
More Diploma Decision Resources
More Diploma Decision Resources
Certificate of completion/Diploma FAQs - Adapted from "Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions," Indiana Department of Education.
Indiana DiplomaDecisions - Information for Hoosier families and their students with disabilities, published by the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center and the Southeast Cadre of Transition Leaders.
Eleccion de diploma en Indiana - "Indiana Diploma Decisions" en español.
Indiana's Diploma Requirements
Accommodations vs. Modifications - A short guide on the difference and why understanding the difference and helping students advocate for their accommodations is so important to students in secondary and post-secondary education.
Moving On...Life After High School - A brochure from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.
Is College for You? Setting Goals and Taking Action - A publication of the Center on Community Living and Careers. Resources and links updated in 2016.
Transition to Adult Life: A Guide for Families - A publication of IN*Source, Indiana's parent training and information center.