The following are suggested transition activities for IEPs. Most apply to all students with disabilities; however, some may be specific to individual disability needs. Make a list of the activities that need to be included in the annual IEP and raise them at the CSE meeting. Remember: THE IEP SHOULD REFLECT THE STUDENT’S GOALS AND INTERESTS!
| Grade Level |
Education Skills |
Recreation/Leisure;Community Involvement |
Employment and Work Readiness Skills |
Life Skills |
| Grades 7-8 |
- Math
- English
- Social Studies
- Science
- Keyboarding
- Use of a calculator
- Alternate text formats
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- Scouts
- Team Sports
- Recreation center activities
- School and church youth groups
- Learn proper use of cell phone
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- Watch videos
- Home chores
- Go to work with parents or family friends
- Visit older brother or sister at college
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- Set alarm, get up and dress, arrive at school on time with books and assignments
- Use microwave
- Some basic cooking
- Learn laundry skills
- Manage allowance
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Grades 9-10
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- Assist with planning 4 or 5 year high school program including algebra, English, a lab science, computer or keyboard, a foreign language
- Use a calender and day planner to keep track of assignments and appointments
- Learn SQ3R or other study strategy and use it
- Alternate text formats
- Use of assistive technology
- Self assessment of academic skills
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- School clubs, team sports, dances and school parties, student government
- Group activities
- Personal hobbies
- Church youth group activities
- Group dates
- Community projects like clean-up days
- Assist with a political campaign
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- Paper route
- Help neighbors with lawn mowing and shoveling
- Babysitting
- Participate in summer youth employment program
- Job shadowing
- Attend CCDA College Night
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- Learn to use public transportation
- Establish and manage a checking and/or savings account
- Begin to take care of taking medications
- Know the name and address of your doctor
- Budget your allowance money
- Self assessment of personal readiness skills
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Grades 11-12
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- Use tape recorder, LivescribeTM pen etc. for classes, notes, brain-storming writing ideas
- Use of assistive technology
- Alternate text formats
- Calender and day planner
- Research colleges online
- Visit colleges
- Attend CCDA College Night
- Do ECP self assessment (pp. 16-17)
- Meet VESID or CBVH counselor to discuss postsecondary plans
- Update medical diagnosis or documentation
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- Same as above
- Class trips and group trips
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- Apply for part time job or volunteer job
- Perform mandatory volunteer activities
- Participate in summer youth employment program
- Use internet to research jobs and colleges
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- Assist with family cooking and food shopping
- Driver education, mobility instruction or public transportation
- Manage money from job
- Schedule own appointments withing family schedule
- Reassessment of personal readiness skills
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Activities: Student, parents and a teacher or friend complete the self assessment of the student. Compare answers and discuss which areas need immediate attention. Prioritize and develop a list of activities to address areas that need work.
