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Transition Services

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) defines Secondary Transition or “transition services” as a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that:

  • Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student with a disability to facilitate the student’s movement from school to post-school activities, including post secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment); continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation;
  • Is based on the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s strengths, preferences and interests; and
  • Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and, if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation

The Texas Education Agency in collaboration with Statewide Leadership in Secondary Transition and Post School Results at Education Service Center Region 11 developed the Texas Transition and Employment Guide to provide information on statewide services and programs that assist students with disabilities in the transition to life outside of the public school system. 

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Virtual Parent Transition Information Night

MISD Transition Services Department will host virtual or in-person Parent Meetings beginning in September and throughout the school year, to provide parents the opportunity to gain information and ask questions about important topics such as Guardianship and alternatives, community agencies and resources, 18+ program, CCMR (College, Career, Military Readiness), transitioning from high school to post-school life, competitive/supported employment, networks of support, and other meaningful activities. 

The dates and times of the Parent Meetings will be included on the District Calendar.  Parents will also have the opportunity to register for the events on the Special Populations site.  Please contact Ebony Harris, Transition Specialist, at EbonyHarris@misdmail.org or Special Education Coordinator, Karla Thomas at KarlaThomas@misdmail.org with any questions.