Roadmap to Transition

Planning for the Future - Roadmap to Transition

Transition planning is instrumental in ensuring every student with an IEP is prepared for his/her desired post-secondary outcome upon exiting public school services. The resources below will ensure the pathway to success for the following areas: four-year college, two-year college, inclusive post-secondary education, competitive employment, supported employment, day program and volunteer.

DESIRED OUTCOME
College (4 Year)	College (2 Year)	Competitive Employment	Supported Employment	Inclusive Post-Secondary (IPSE)	Day Program/Volunteer

 

Roadmap for Post-Secondary Outcomes

Access a timeline of transition tasks to complete based on the desired post-secondary outcome (College, Employment, Day Program) for students in 8th grade – 12th grade with prerequisite skills listed for Grades PreK-7th grade. Use this timeline to generate annual transition plan and annual goals and activities.

Transition Resources for Parents

Below are resources recommended by the GCPS Parent Mentor to assist you in planning and preparing for successful post-secondary outcomes.  

Resource	Description	Resource Link
Preschooler on the Path to Graduation	This fact sheet provides examples for how to support your child at home beginning in PreK.	Preschool to Graduation Fact Sheet
Elementary Schooler on the Path to Graduation	This fact sheet provides examples for how to support your child at throughout elementary school.	Elementary School to Graduation Fact Sheet
Middle Schooler on the Path to Graduation	This fact sheet provides examples for how to support your child at throughout middle school.	Middle School to Graduation Fact Sheet
Encouraging Transition – ES & MS	This document provides a list of skills to work on with your child at home.	What Parents can do at Home to Encourage Transition
Functional Living Skills	This document provides a list of functional living skills to work on with your child at home.	Functional Skills to Work on with your Child