The Texas Education Agency requires transition planning to begin at age 14 and is crucial for preparing students with disabilities. Transition planning for post high-school students focus on living independently, finding gainful employment, furthering education, and becoming a productive member of the local community. Transition planning is a step-by-step process that focuses on support systems to develop interests and strengths and ensures gaps are bridged. Beyond the Basics has comprised this FREE list of resources just for you.

Below are public websites that provide resources and knowledge to assist you in identifying appropriate programs to help make seamless transitions for your child’s future. Each offers a wealth of information that can guide you toward a viable plan for years beyond high school. Be it a training program, college, armed forces, employment or entrepreneurship, each offers great options. They are open to anyone looking to make the next move. Just click and prepare for what’s next!

https://disabilityrightstx.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transition-Planning-in-Alternative-Education-Programs-2.pdf

https://assets.childrens.com/m/a5cbca1c2c299/original/transition-from-high-school.pdf

https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/roadmap-to-texas-transition-resources.pdf

https://texasprojectfirst.org/transition-in-the-iep/

https://www.ed.gov/teaching-and-administration/supporting-students/transition-of-students-with-disabilities-to-postsecondary-education-a-guide-for-high-school-educators

https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood

https://sses.tea.texas.gov

https://prntexas.org/disabilities/

https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/parent-transition-planning-document.pdf

https://www.thewilkinsoncenter.org/get-involved/careers/

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/disability-discrimination/disability-discrimination-key-issues/disability-discrimination-providing-free-appropriate-public-education-fape