FCSS Transition Time Line for Students Preparing for College or Tech Training
8th Grade:
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Review and begin to understand the components of the IEP
The structure and purpose of the Transition Plan
Understanding your rights
Identifying transition services from middle – adulthood
Overview of HS options, courses and vocabulary
On-line Study Resources
Being a successful 9th grader
9th Grade:
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Review HS Courses and develop a timeline
Identify accommodations for assessments
Register with college 411 and navigate the site for career and vocational exploration
Identify strengths and weaknesses, interests, etc.
Identify careers that are disliked
Locate/identify documents for future work opportunities
Explore after school, sports, clubs or recreational involvement
Gain self-advocacy skills through leading the transition meeting or speaking to others about
his/her interest and career goals, explaining his or her disability and/or learning needs.
Learn how to and set an annual goal
Identify daily living skills needed for independence
10th Grade:
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Carry over 9th Grade Goals if appropriate
Review appropriate accommodations for GHSGT
Identify colleges/technical training appropriate to student’s interest and abilities: entry
requirements, etc.
Learn about self-disclosure
Identifying the difference between college law and public school law (IDEA)
Become familiar with purpose of Regents Testing (accessing college accommodations)
Identify jobs that relate to field of interest and explore jobs within the overall career – along
with identifying education that is needed.
Explore process for obtaining driving permit
Identify references for job applications
Further enhance self-advocacy skills: write a letter describing his/her learning needs.
Continue with goal setting
Identify daily living skills needed for independence (continued from 9th or addition skills).
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11th Grade:
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Carry over 9th- 10th Grade Transition Goals as needed
Identify entry requirements for post-secondary education/training (more in-depth )
Request applications from post-secondary education/training programs
Contact ADA coordinator or identify accommodations provided
List characteristics of the career chosen including salary, industry growth, etc.
Complete 1 resume
Complete 1 job application
Participate in the IEP meeting (predetermined by student to what extent) – lead the transition
plan, write a letter, provide a powerpoint presentation, etc)
Continue with goal setting
Explore Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Qualifications and determine interest/need
Identify post-secondary living arrangements and needs
Continue with daily living skills
12th Grade:
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Continue with 9th – 11th Grade Transition Goals and Activities
Finalize post-secondary options, entrance requirements
Fulfill entrance requirements
Identify accommodation procedures at the particular post-secondary site
Develop a graduation plan and complete the Summary of Performance
Identify post-secondary recreational and social activities
Identify community services options
Complete requirements for individuals who reach the age of 18
Transfer of rights
Enhance student participation in the IEP by leading the Transition Plan or a predetermined
portion of the meeting.
Fulfill Vocational Rehabilitation Requirements if appropriate
Review SSI information if appropriate
Prepare for independent living by identifying various resources: doctors, dentists, health
insurance, budgeting, etc.
Continue to enhance daily living skills
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