What is Transition?

Transition planning is a crucial process for students with disabilities and their families as they approach high school graduation. At RMA, we understand that navigating life after high school can raise many questions about available supports and opportunities. Our transition planning is designed to provide clear answers and support for these next steps.

Each year, during the annual ARD/IEP meetings, our team—including the student and their IEP committee—discusses transition planning. These conversations focus not only on the student's path to graduation but also on their future beyond high school. We explore goals related to education, employment, and independent living, ensuring they align with the student’s strengths, needs, interests, and preferences.

Our transition planning process begins with a transition assessment. This assessment helps students refine their post-graduation plans and serves as the foundation for setting post-secondary goals. Based on these goals, we identify specific IEP objectives that address the student’s unique needs and support their future aspirations.

The IEP committee also develops a transition plan that includes a detailed course of study and a coordinated set of activities. The course of study outlines the required courses for graduation and any additional classes relevant to the student's post-secondary goals. The coordinated set of activities includes services such as instructional support, community experiences, and other resources needed to prepare the student for life after graduation.

Transition planning at RMA is personalized to meet each student's unique needs and future plans. This may involve referrals to agencies like the Texas Workforce Commission, a focus on building self-determination skills, or assistance with accessing college accommodations. Our goal is to ensure that RMA graduates transition smoothly and become successful, independent members of their communities.