Transition Assessment

Annually, review and refine the student’s person-centered plan.

To ensure accurate assessment of vocational, independent living, and community participation, team membership must include transition specialists and vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Continue to monitor and update the student’s strengths, preferences, and support needs. Document unique mannerisms, health profile, communication preferences, level of hearing and vision, and other key information. Consider these factors when assessing the student across settings (e.g., home, school, community).

Expand assessment to include independent living skills, social and peer relationships, vocational experiences, and the use of public transportation.

Identify supports required for independent living, vocational education, and community participation. Be sure to include appropriate use of social media and the Internet.

As part of an overall educational assessment, be sure to evaluate factors (e.g., access to the general curriculum, job skills, level of community integration) that can be used to design an education program that will help the student pursue his or her assessment to include post-secondary goals (e.g., employment, further education).

Assess skills related to self-advocacy, instruction, and choice-making.