Q: What is a creative transition activity?

A: A means for students to find or confirm their chosen postsecondary path.

Creative transition activities are created specifically with the student’s goals in mind. Typically, the creative team (e.g., student, parents, teachers, family friends, outside agencies, community organizations) crafts the activities with oversight from school personnel.

Here are a few common and creative activities for students in transition.

INDEPENDENCE—experience life in the community

• Practice the skills of budgeting
• Following a shopping list for self or others
• Practice accessing public transportation
• Visit possible living options

EMPLOYMENT— experience career choices

• Job shadowing
  • In person or virtually
• Internship
  • Tried-and-true or blaze a new trail
• Interview
  • On the phone with someone in the field
  • Record video for review

EDUCATION—experience postsecondary education environment

• Shadow a college student for a day
• Research colleges
  • Online investigation
  • Interview advisors or current students
• Visit educational programs that are a possible match
  • In person or virtually

Finding the best activities that are directly related to a student’s goals requires some investigation well before the case conference. For more ideas, check out our Transition Services and Activities: Making the Connection for more ideas.

Happy Holidays!

Tuesday’s Transition Tips will return January 4. We wish you peace, precious moments with family and friends, the excitement and promise of little ones, cozy naps, marshmallows in hot cocoa, and all the joys the season can bring!

Stay warm and safe, everyone!