(2) The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals The course of study defines the multi-year set of classes or activities on a pathway to secondary goals that begins in middle school and culminates the last year in school. The course of study is: A multi-year description of coursework and activities from the student’s current to anticipated exit year that is designed to help achieve the student’s desired post-secondary goals (PSGs). Reflects an educational program and plan that specifies all courses, educational experiences, and activities from the first IEP to be in effect when the student turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP team. Reflects the planning that relates to the student achieving their desired measurable post-secondary goals and helps them make a successful transition to post-school adult life. Reflects multiple years of classes and educational experiences, not just one year. Remember: Course of study is not the coursework required to attain a specific high school diploma. The courses of study must align with the post-secondary goals. Course of study must be reviewed annually. Checklists & Tips Look at your September caseload and determine which students are turning 16 and plan for the Transition IEP. Look at assessment to see student strengths, interests, preferences and needs. Think of course of study as a pathway for student to gain skills in order to achieve their PSGs. Ask what classes or activities include skills that will support this student’s PSGs? Case Examples For a Post-Secondary Education Goal is to enroll at a college or university, the post- secondary institution entrance requirements influence the course of study. The course of study may also include extracurricular activities that relate to post-secondary goals (yearbook, school newspaper, athletics, etc.). ALEX
(2) The transition services (including courses of study) needed to assist the child in reaching those goals The course of study defines the multi-year set of classes or activities on a pathway to secondary goals that begins in middle school and culminates the last year in school. The course of study is: A multi-year description of coursework and activities from the student’s current to anticipated exit year that is designed to help achieve the student’s desired post-secondary goals (PSGs). Reflects an educational program and plan that specifies all courses, educational experiences, and activities from the first IEP to be in effect when the student turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP team. Reflects the planning that relates to the student achieving their desired measurable post-secondary goals and helps them make a successful transition to post-school adult life. Reflects multiple years of classes and educational experiences, not just one year. Remember: Course of study is not the coursework required to attain a specific high school diploma. The courses of study must align with the post-secondary goals. Course of study must be reviewed annually. Checklists & Tips Look at your September caseload and determine which students are turning 16 and plan for the Transition IEP. Look at assessment to see student strengths, interests, preferences and needs. Think of course of study as a pathway for student to gain skills in order to achieve their PSGs. Ask what classes or activities include skills that will support this student’s PSGs? Case Examples For a Post-Secondary Education Goal is to enroll at a college or university, the post- secondary institution entrance requirements influence the course of study. The course of study may also include extracurricular activities that relate to post-secondary goals (yearbook, school newspaper, athletics, etc.). ALEX
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