Test 1- Transition into adulthood

Question 1

3 main transition areas

Answer 1

• Employment
• Education and training
• Independent living (if appropriate)

Question 2

Measurable goal phrases

Answer 2

• Will go
• Will attend
• Will be employed
• Will enroll
• Will get/obtain

Question 3

Non-measurable goal phrases

Answer 3

• Will pursue
• Will try
• Will consider
• Will decide

Question 4

PLAAFP

Answer 4

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
-helps determine child’s future goals and help them achieve them

Question 5

Self-determination

Answer 5

Choosing and setting goals for self, being involved in life decisions, self-advocating, and working towards goals
-Children need to have self-determination in development of IEP to make it client focused

Question 6

Indicator 13

Answer 6

State Performance Plan required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004).
-measures “the percentage of youth aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes coordinated, measurable, annual goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the students to meet postsecondary goals.”

Question 7

Transition services

Answer 7

Coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability
-Must include: Post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, continuing education, independent living services

Question 8

IEP must include

Answer 8

1. Appropriate measurable post-secondary goals based on individual student (age, skills, assessments, etc.)
2. Transition services need to assist child in reaching post-secondary goals

Question 9

IDEA trickle down

Answer 9

IDEA> Federal Regulations> MO/KS state performance plans> Standard and indicators manual> Local compliance plans

Question 10

Transition Assessment

Answer 10

The ongoing process of collecting data on the individual’s strengths, needs, preferences and interests as they relate to the personal, environmental and educational/vocational demands