By Andrew Tatgenhorst, Esq.

Avoid disagreements with parents and stay on the right side of compliance with clear guidance on the IDEA’s procedural and substantive requirements for appropriate transition planning.

From FAPE considerations to implementing proper services, you learn how to create comprehensive transition plans that link assessments, goals and services in a way that meets students’ individual needs. You’ll be empowered to develop effective plans that can survive legal review, with on-the-ground strategies to:

• Involve students in transition planning
• Develop appropriate transition goals using information gathered through assessments
• Secure participation of an outside service provider at the transition planning meeting
• Design a summary of performance to help students identify strengths, needs and goals to secure assistance at the next level
• And more!

Plus, summaries of critical case law illustrate assessments courts and hearing officers find appropriate and which might be problematic — further guiding you in making legally sound decisions.