Transition for Educators
Transition Information for Educators
Transition Planning is an important part of preparing students with disabilities for life after high school. The RMA Transition Notebook provides educators with guidance, tools, and resources to support transition planning throughout the IEP process.
The notebook includes information on transition assessments, post secondary goals, course of study, coordinated transition activities, transfer of rights, and various resources.
Post-Secondary Goals
Every student with special education services at RMA will have post-secondary goals in the areas of Employment, Education, and, for many, Independent Living. These goals are developed along with the student. While these goals may stay the same from year to year, they should be considered and reviewed at every annual ARD meeting.
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Course of Study
Every student with special education services at RMA will have a course of study included in their annual ARD meetings. This course of study details each of the recommended courses that a student will need to take to earn their credits for graduation, term by term, through graduation. It is important to emphasize courses that support movement towards the student’s post-secondary goals.
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Coordinated Set of Activities
Every student with special education services at RMA will have a detailed record of the services required while at RMA for a student to complete their graduation plan and to support movement towards their post-secondary goals. These services include, but are not limited to, accommodations, modifications, instructional support, and related services while at RMA.
Transfer of Rights
At each annual ARD for students under the age of 18 at RMA, the parents and student will be notified of the transfer of rights at age 18. Information on guardianship, power of attorney, and supported decision-making is available for parents of students with significant disabilities.
At age 18, RMA provides information to the student and parent(s), in writing that, when a child with a disability reaches the age of majority (18) under State law (except for a child with a disability who has been determined to be incompetent under State law), all rights transfer to the adult student.
Meaning that, at age 18, a student is considered an adult, and all rights are transferred to that student. When a student reaches the age of majority (18), they are regarded as being able to make their own choices. This would include making choices about their education in the ARD meetings.
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Texas Education (TEC) and Texas Administrative (TAC) Code
TEC §29.011 Transition Planning
TEC §29.0111 Beginning of Transition Planning
TEC §29.0112 Transition and Employment Guide
TEC §29.017 Transfer of Parental Rights at Age of Majority
TAC §89.1049 Parental Rights Regarding Adult Students
TAC §89.1055 Content of the IEP
TAC §89.1070 Graduation Requirements
TAC §75.1023 Provisions for Individuals Who Are Members of Special Populations (Career and Technical Education)