Age Appropriate Transition Activities
8th Grade or 13/14 years of age
Assessment
Student Interview
Parent Interview
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Self Exploration Supplemental Assessments
Identify Learning Accommodations & Modifications
Explore assistive technology options and other supports
Post Secondary
Education & Training
Develop Transition IEP Goals
Begin identifying community support
Orientation visit in spring to upcoming high school to facilitate transition*
Agency Linkages
Contact The Resource Exchange for an intake*
Recreation & Leisure
Develop Leisure & Recreational Activities in the community
Needs
Begin Student Portfolio to place a hard copy of assessment evidence inside,
to be utilized until post secondary has completed
*If applicable
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Age Appropriate Transition Activities
9th Grade or 14/15 years of age
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Assessment
Education & Training
“Interest Profiler”
Use Career Finder to explore careers/save 3 to portfolio
O*Net Online- continue career exploration
Transition Planning Inventory (TPI)
+TPI Supplemental Assessments **(“Halloween” book)
Visits to various businesses to compare interests, skills and abilities needed in
an identified job to self*
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Develop ICAP course of study plan for grades 10-12
Instruction in self determination and self advocacy through Self Directed IEP
Choose and Take Action*
Modified Self Directed IEP*
Explore Transportation Options
Agency Linkages
Apply for Metro Mobility*
Bus Training*
Identify Needed Bus Routes
Driving Permit
Ensure parents have done an intake at The Resource Exchange*
Recreation & Leisure
Needs
Become involved in high school/community activities
Sports & Clubs
Community Participation
 Therapeutic Recreation Program
 YMCA
Begin Practicing Self Advocacy
Explore environmental supports needed in
Education
Living
Community
* If Applicable
**Supplemental Inventories within the “Informal Assessments for Transition Planning” book
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Age Appropriate Transition Activities
10th Grade or 15/16 years of age
Assessment
Determine Career Pathway & Continue Career Exploration (place results in
career portfolio)
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“Career Cluster Survey”
Identify 3 post high school educational programs/save to portfolio
Update your profile: Experiences, Activities, Extracurricular & Community service
Update Post Secondary Goals annually
Career Exploration Inventory (CEI, green)
Career Scope with SWAP
Ability Profiler
Continue group and/or individual visits to observe jobs*
ARC Self Determination or Choice Maker Choose & Take Action*
Parent of Teen Survival Checklist-home
Education & Training
Update, Monitor and Evaluate ICAP course of study
Audit credits necessary for graduation and Post Secondary Education
Update Post Secondary Goals in College in Colorado
Agency Linkages
Obtain Driver’s Permit, License or State ID card
Attend Community Agency Fair
Recreation & Leisure
Develop Leisure & Recreational Activities in your school and community
Apply in spring for summer programs (i.e.; Therapeutic Recreation Program,
Easter Seals)*
Independent Living
Consider independent living options
Supplemental TPI assessments
Identify health care providers and become informed about sexuality and
family planning issues
Needs
Continue to practice and develop self advocacy
*If Applicable
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Age Appropriate Transition Activities
11th Grade 16/17 years of age
Assessment
Education & Training
Transition Planning Inventory (round 2)
Supplemental TPI Inventories
Prepare and Take College &/or Military Entrance Exams
PSAT, ACT, SAT, ASVAB
Supported work experience*
Enroll in ACE 1,2
Audit, Monitor, Evaluate and Update ICAP course of study for graduation &
Post Secondary Education
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Explore Post Secondary Education & Training Options and compare
to personal interests, skills and abilities
Save Post Secondary Education programs to portfolio
Find & Save scholarships to portfolio
Access “Resume builder”
Take practice ACT test
Employment Linkages
Job Shadow with Sidekicks
Attend a career fair
Register for Pikes Peak Work Force Center- Youth Zone services
Attend employment workshops
Volunteer in community
Recreation & Leisure
Develop Leisure & Recreational Activities in the community
Apply in spring for summer programs ( Therapeutic Recreation, Easter Seals)*
Independent Living
Explore Independent Living Options
Dorm
Residential
Community options
Apartment
Needs
Continue to develop and practice self advocacy skills
Explore legal status about decision-making prior to the age of majority and
consider the need for guardianship*
Identify needed personal assistant services &learn to manage and direct
these services*
*If Applicable
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Age Appropriate Transition Activities
12th Grade or 17 years of age +
Assessment
Education & Training
Employment Linkages
Recreation & Leisure
Accuplacer placement test, college of choice or PPCC
ASVAB for military placement *if appropriate
D11 Exit Interview
Supplemental Inventories
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Update, Audit, Monitor, Evaluate ICAP course of study
Update Resume in portfolio
Begin Applying to College/Post-Secondary Ed/Training
Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Plan a post secondary education campus visit
Audit credits necessary for graduation & Post Sec. Ed./Training
Enroll in ACE 3,4
Complete appropriate enrollment applications for:
18-21 Transition program
AVP (area vocational program)
Community vocational training programs/workshops
College or technical school
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Job Shadow with Sidekicks
Work Experience (Paid/Unpaid, Internship, Mentorship, Volunteer)
Attend a career fair
Apply to DVR/SWAP
Apply for Apprenticeship
Register for Pikes Peak Work Force Center& Youth Zone services
Attend employment workshops
Update Resume & Print for employment purposes
Develop Leisure & Recreational Activities in the community
Develop plan for post secondary social connections*
Independent Living
Explore Independent Living Needs
Housing
Financial
Transportation
Assume responsibility for personal and health care needs (making
appointments, filing and taking prescriptions)
Register to vote
Register for selective services (if male)
Agency Linkages
Apply for community assistance
DVR/ SWAP
PPWFC
College Disabilities Services
The Resource Exchange
Attend the Community Resource Fair
Visit agency programs for community participation
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