Guidebooks and Tips

Guidebooks and Tips

Guide 1: Understanding and Implementing a Seamless Transition Program 

This guide provides actionable steps to develop the skills and connections needed for employment before high school graduation. 

TransCen (2023) defines seamless transition as, 

 “The culmination of special education services for all youth with disabilities should be paid employment or being on a clear path to a career,” so that the first day of a student’s adult life looks like the last day of their school-work program. 
 

Guide 2: Understanding and Expanding Seamless Transition Interagency Team Membership

This guide helps interagency team development by reevaluating roles and expectations andidentifying service gaps that may impact postsecondary outcomes. Supporting students in the transition to adulthood is beyond the capacity of any one person or agency. It demands close collaboration, a shared vision, diverse expertise, and integrated services to achieve beneficial outcomes for teams and students. 


Tuesday Tip: Interagency Teams: Powerful Drivers of Postschool Success 

Guide 3: A Seamless Transition Timeline: When to Engage Professionals and What to Expect from Their Services  

Learn best practices to support studentsthrough coordinated service delivery, early intervention, and technical assistance. Models of seamless transition emphasize full community inclusion beginning at age 16 (in Indiana, this starts at age 14) and extends through high school graduation. 


Tuesday Tip: Coming Soon!

Guide 4: A Guide to Student-Family Centric Seamless Transition

This guide can help understand family perspectives. Transition teams should prioritize building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, transforming parent involvement into collaborative partnerships. This foundation of trust, respect, and shared purpose creates powerful opportunities for team bonding and for students to thrive. 


Tuesday Tip: Parents as Partners