Planning for Transition from school to adulthood begins the year the student turns 14. A transition plan is created by the students team.
Newton Public Schools Transition Wiki developed by Jill Curry, Transition Specialist
Join Jill Curry’s Transition email list, where she posts upcoming events and new information on transition from high school to adulthood. To join send her an email at jill_curry@newton.k12.ma.us
Planning for Life After Special Education in Massachusetts : A Transition Services Online Manual from Disability Law Center (DLC) (October 2011)
Available at http://www.dlc-ma.org/manual/
• Basic Legal Rights • Forms • Resources • Video
This Manual is written for parents and students who are advocating for better transition services, including social, vocational and independent living skills. It is written in an easy-to-understand format but also contains “Endnotes” and an Appendix at the end of the Manual with legal information for attorneys and experienced advocates.
The Manual was edited by the Disability Law Center (DLC), in partnership with the Federation for Children with Special Needs, the Institute for Community Inclusion, and Mass. Advocates for Children. It was written by the Northeastern University School of Law Legal Skills in Social Context program.
DLC will be updating and improving the Manual on a regular basis. We plan to include more videos of students, parents and advocates, in English, ASL and Spanish, as well as updates on legal developments, new forms, and other practical advice. Please tell us how we can make this Manual better by using this feedback form. Thank you.
