Transition Timeline

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Become acquainted with the various aspects of Transition services.
Request a pre-IEP Transition Planning meeting and develop an IEP Transition Planning form.
Hold IEP meeting to develop goals and objectives derived from the student needs, interests and desired outcomes for adult life.
Research agencies who can provide planned services.

Refine and strengthen Vision Statement. Update and strengthen the DESE Transition Planning form by reviewing data from previous year. Revise and update IEP Goals and Objectives to build on previous year’s successes and change what was ineffective.

Update and strengthen DESE Transition Planning form. Revise and update IEP Goals and Objectives.
Invite agencies or individuals providing services for your child to the IEP.
Consider work-based learning both inside and out of the classroom.

If not started, families and students should begin the application process for DDS Adult Eligibility.
Ensure that school has made a Chapter 688 Referral if the student plans to seek adult services upon graduation at age 22.
Prepare information for Social Security Income (SSI) and MassHealth.
Explore “Age of Majority” (age 18) issues. Review and consult with Children’s Coordinator for direction.
Prepare to apply for SSI and MassHealth.
Ensure that the DDS Eligibility Application is sent to the DDS Eligibility Team.
School district generates the 688 Referral to DDS or other adult human service agency.

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DDS Adult Eligibility process should be completed and eligibility determined.
SSI Application should be submitted and determination complete.
Transfer of parental rights occur, unless a formal Guardianship process has been complete.
Pending adult eligibility, students and parents will be contacted by their assigned DDS Transition Service Coordinator.
Review MCAS, MassCap prioritization materials sent by DDS.
Discuss with DDS Transition Service Coordinator if you have any questions.
Apply for Section 8 Housing.

Refine and strengthen vision statement. Update and strengthen the IEP Transition Planning form by reviewing data from previous year.
Revise and update IEP Goals and Objectives to build on previous year’s successes and change what is ineffective. Make sure they are measurable.

Refine and strengthen Vision Statement. Update and strengthen the IEP Transition Planning form by reviewing data from the previous year.
Invite the DDS Transition Coordinator to the IEP this year. Work with the Transition Coordinator to learn about DDS service option at age 22.

Refine and strengthen Vision Statement.
Invite Transition Coordinator to ITP if DDS Transition Plan is not done.
Receive DDS generated and approved ITP. Revisions can be made if necessary.
Work with the Transition Coordinator to become acquainted with service options at age 22. View potential vocational and/or day habilitation programs.
Receive Prioritization letters from DDS Area Director identifying the student’s priority of need and subsequent DDS commitment to provide adult services during your 21st year.
Select service options (vocational, etc.) with DDS Area Office/Service Coordinator.

Eligibility for adult services begins.
Meet Adult Service Coordinator and anticipate setting up an Individual Service Plan (ISP), if applicable. The ISP usually occurs after a 60-day period of the individual being in a new program.
The Transition Coordinator assures that programming has begun and gives family and individual the name and contact of Adult Service Coordinator.

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