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Schuelka  \nFounder and CEO, Fora Education  \nAlisha M. B. Braun  \nAssociate, Fora Education  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis resource was made possible thanks to the generosity of General Motors.  \nContents  \nIntroduction ....................................................................................................................................................1  \n1. Transition Planning in School ........................................................................................................ 3  \nPostsecondary Transition Planning............................................................................................................6  \nThe Role of Families and Advocacy in Transition ....................................................................................20  \nBuilding a Transition IEP ..........................................................................................................................23  \nPre-Employment Transition Services .......................................................................................................34  \n2. Postsecondary Education and Training ..................................................................................37  \nSecondary Exit Options ...........................................................................................................................37  \nPostsecondary Pathways .........................................................................................................................38  \nThe Differences Between High School and Higher Education .................................................................41  \nRelevant Laws in Postsecondary Education .............................................................................................42  \nUpdating Disability Testing and Academic Adjustments .........................................................................43  \n3. Employment ......................................................................................................................................... 45  \nPlanning for Employment in the Transition Process ................................................................................45  \nEmployment Options...............................................................................................................................46  \nPreparing for Employment ......................................................................................................................48  \nWork Readiness Skills .............................................................................................................................52  \nEmployer Supports for Inclusive Employment ........................................................................................57  \n4. Independent Living............................................................................................................................ 61  \nEssential Life Skills ...................................................................................................................................61  \nAppropriate Levels of Independence ......................................................................................................62  \nHealth/Medical Care ...............................................................................................................................63  \nHousing.................................................................................................................................................... 66  \nTransportation .........................................................................................................................................67  \nRecreation ............................................................................................................................................... 68  \nOther Services and Supports .............................................................................","cbCaidhsniWOd4ep","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidhsniWOd4ep","pdf",40788345,132,"English","# Introduction\n# Transition Planning in School\n## Postsecondary Transition Planning\n## The Role of Families and Advocacy in Transition\n## Building a Transition IEP\n## Pre-Employment Transition Services\n# Postsecondary Education and Training\n## Secondary Exit Options\n## Postsecondary Pathways\n## The Differences Between High School and Higher Education\n## Relevant Laws in Postsecondary Education\n## Updating Disability Testing and Academic Adjustments\n# Employment\n## Planning for Employment in the Transition Process\n## Employment Options\n## Preparing for Employment\n## Work Readiness Skills\n## Employer Supports for Inclusive Employment\n# Independent Living\n## Essential Life Skills\n## Appropriate Levels of Independence\n## Health/Medical Care\n## Housing\n## Transportation\n## Recreation\n## Other Services and Supports\n# Legal and Financial Planning\n## Guardianship\n## Benefits\n## Financial Planning\n## Personal Budgeting\n## Taxes\n# Advocacy\n## Advocating During Recruitment\n## Advocating While Applying and Interviewing\n## Advocating During Onboarding\n## Advocating While in Your Job\n# Systems of Support\n## Home and Community-Based Supports (HCBS)","[{\"question\":\"What does transition planning in school include?\",\"answer\":\"It covers postsecondary transition planning, the family and advocacy role, building a transition IEP, and pre-employment transition services.\"},{\"question\":\"How are postsecondary education and training options compared?\",\"answer\":\"The guide describes secondary exit options and postsecondary pathways, explains differences between high school and higher education, and addresses relevant laws and academic adjustments.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are addressed for legal and financial planning during the transition?\",\"answer\":\"It includes guardianship, benefits, financial planning, personal budgeting, and taxes.\"}]","Transitioning from School to Adulthood | PDF",1789198928,46]