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There are typically three phases of transition: 1) Birth through age 2, or Early Intervention; 2) Preschool, or age 3 to age 6; and 3) School-Age, or age 6 through age 22 (or until graduation).
Age-appropriate transition assessments are conducted before all IEP meetings. With school-age children, Ohio’s Part B Operating Standards mandate that IEPs taking effect no later than age 14 address future planning, the student’s present levels of performance and courses of study. In other words, a student’s IEP at age 14 should contain a generalized picture of post-secondary life. According to the federal IDEIA law of 2004, however, a student’s IEP at age 16 must address future planning, present levels of performance, courses of study, and measurable post-secondary school goals. The IEP must address the transition services needed to reach the post-secondary goals, such as instruction, community experiences, employment, related or other services, adult living/post school activities, linkages to other agencies, daily living and functional assessments.
It is important to remember that while the IEP is recognized as a legal document and local school districts ARE responsible for the services stated in the IEP, they are NOT responsible for the attainment of appropriate, measurable post-secondary goals listed in the transition component of the IEP.
The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC)/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) is an agency central to providing transition services for youth from school to the world of work.
Contact your local school district, your local county board for questions concerning transition and the IEP.
Questions or comments about content on this webpage?
Contact: Sam Sprinkle /sam.sprinkle@dmr.state.oh.us / (937) 233-8108