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Guidance

The Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities Policy Brief reminds committees on special education and school districts of their specific responsibilities under federal and State law and regulations to provide appropriate transition planning and services for students with disabilities. This guidance also identifies technical assistance resources available to assist school districts, students, and families in the transition planning process.

The Student Exit SummaryÌýprovides a student with a disability a summary of the student’s academic achievement and functional performance, which must include recommendations on how to assist the student in meeting their postsecondary goals.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýPre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Memorandum and Policy Brief provide guidance for schools on collaborating with State vocational rehabilitation agencies to support transition planningÌý for students with disabilities through the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services.

Resources

°Õ³ó±ðÌýPostsecondary Transition Planning Checklist for Families - Revised 2025

The list providesÌýa series of events that may need to be considered during the student's transition process. It is an optional planning tool and all items will not be applicable to all students.

NYSED Career and Technical °µÍøTV

Career and Technical °µÍøTV programs provide academic and technical instruction in the content areas of agriculture, business and marketing, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, trade and technical education, and technology education. °Õ³ó±ðÌýNew York State Career PlanÌýrecords attainment of knowledge and skills. It documents a history of achievement that students build from elementary school to high school. The Career Plan design has also incorporated the transition planning process that is highly desirable for all students and required for students with disabilities.

Career ZoneÌýis a website where students can explore careers related toÌýtheir strengths, skills and talents. It provides tools to use in career exploration, resumé writing and job searching as well as the option to create a portfolio and develop a career plan.Ìý

works closely with school districts, the P-12 Office of Special °µÍøTV and community providers to help ensure that all eligible youth with disabilities are prepared for employment, post-secondary education and community living when they leave school.Ìý ACCES-VR can provide a range of services to help eligible individuals reach an employment goal.

• Memorandum of UnderstandingÌý- Joint Agreement on the Provision of Transition Services between NYSED’s ACCES-VR and Office of Special °µÍøTV
• are five services designed to provide early support to students with disabilities and improve post-school outcomes.ÌýThese services are available free of charge to eligible or potentially eligible students through ACCES-VR and help students build the skills and confidence needed to transition from school to further education, training, or employment.
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Memorandum and Policy BriefÌý

provides pre-employment transition services to students ages 14 to 21, transition services to youth and vocational rehabilitation services for all students who are legally blind, including those with additional disabilities

assists eligible youth with developmental disabilitiesÌýdevelop job skills, improve living skills, be more independent and be active in the community.

provide an array of services that assist New Yorkers with all disabilities to live fully integrated and self-directed lives. ILCs assist with all aspects of living, learning and earning. ÌýThey identify and facilitate removal of architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers to full participation in local communities and beyond. ACCES-VR administers base funding for 41 Independent Living Centers (ILCS) throughout the state.