Transition
There are two laws that provide transition requirements for youth with disabilities in
Resources in this Category
ALL Administrative Decisions Agency Rules & Procedures External Resources Secondary Sources Other
Title  | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | 34 C.F.R. § 300.320. Definition of Individualized Education Program. Section of the Code of Federal Regulations that describes the transition services that a student’s IEP must include. 34 C.F.R. § 300.320(b) (2007). | 10/1/2008 | |
| | 34 C.F.R. § 300.43. Transition Services. Section of the Code of Federal Regulations that defines “transition services.” 34 C.F.R § 300.43 (2007). | 10/1/2008 | |
| | A Guide to Chapter 688: Massachusetts’ Transitional Planning Program. Brochure that details the requirements set forth in Chapter 688 (commonly referred to as the “turning 22 law”) regarding the planning process for certain disabled students who are graduating or turning 22. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | Administrative Advisory SPED 2002-3: MA DOE Advisory on providing vocational education for students with disabilities and the responsibilities of vocational schools and the student’s public school district. Advisory dated 3/8/2002. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | BSEA# 03-3557 Halima and Lincoln-Sudbury Public Schools Student with Downs Syndrome did not receive an adequate IEP, and the school did not communicate adequately with parents. The District was ordered to reimburse parents for tuition at a prvate school. The hearing officer placed great weight on the testimony of Dr A. Roffman who observed the student and who provides details on what a transition plan should include. | 10/21/2008 | |
| | Chapter 688 Human Service Agency Information. List of contact information for Chapter 688 human service agencies in Massachusetts. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | Chapter 688 Student Referral Form. Form to refer students who are eligible for Chapter 688 planning services to the appropriate human service agencies. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | Eligibility; Transitional Plan; Rules and Regulations. Section of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as Chapter 688, which describes the requirements to plan for services for disabled students who will no longer be eligible for special education services once they graduate or turn 22. M.G.L. ch. 71B §12C (2008). | 10/1/2008 | |
| | IDEA Regulations: Secondary Transition. Document that addresses the changes in the federal special education regulations enacted in 2006 in the area of secondary transition. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | MA DESE Technical Advisory 2009-1: Transition Planning to Begin at Age 14. The purpose of this advisory is to highlight a recent law passed by the Massachusetts Legislature. On August 6, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature approved Chapter 285 of the Acts of 2008, which amends Section 2 of c.71B (the Massachusetts special education statute) by adding that transition planning must begin when a student is 14 or sooner. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | Students with Disabilities: Preparing for Post Secondary Education Pamphlet on the US Department of Education website describing the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who plan to pursue postsecondary education, including technical achool and two- and four-year colleges. Publication Date Sept, 2007 | 10/6/2008 | |
| | Transition from School to Adult Life. Document that provides information about the transition process from high school to adult life for children with disabilities and lists related links and resources. | 10/1/2008 | |
| | Transition of Students with Disabilities to Post Secondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Civil Rights guide discussing the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities once they are in the post secondary setting. Updated March 2007 | 3/1/2007 | |
| | Transition Planning Form. Form for transition planning that a school district must complete and maintain with the student’s IEP once a student with an IEP turns 15. | 10/1/2008 | |
