June 29, 2009
Questions for Parents to Prpeare for Transition from High School – by Sabrina Haga, Educational Transition Specialist
The following information is re-printed from an article written by Sabrina Hagan, Educational Transition Specialist
1. What does the student want to do with his or her life?
What are his or her dreams and goals? If the student is non-verbal or has difficulty communicating, parents can still use their knowledge of the student to be sure that transition services reflect their preferences.
2. What are the student’s personal needs, abilities and skills?
Look at the amount of assistance a student needs to accomplish a task. What type of assistance is needed to complete each task?
3. What are the outcomes that a student and parent want ot reach or achieve?
Parents and students should bring suggestions to the transition planning meeting.
4. How do young people develop self-advoacy skills?
Parents and school staff should encourage self advocacy in young people. Staff should direct questions to the student and encourage students to answer. It is important to have parent assist with answers when appropriate.
5. What are the programs, services, accommodations or modifications the young person wants or needs?
Parents and their students need to think about these and make notes to bring to the meeting. Parents need to be clear as to what will benefit their student.
6. What kind of accommodations will the student need when they go to higher education or employment?
Parents and students need to think and consider the types of accommodations and supports the student is using ont he high school level.
7. Who will be responsible for what part of the transition plan or the IEP?
It is wise for the parents and the student to know who is responsible for each transitional goal.
8. Should the educational and transition program emphasize practical or academic goals? Does the student need a combination of both?
This will depend on the goals of each individual student.
9. What are some other things to consider?
If a student plans on going to college is he or she taking the courses needed to meet college entrance requirements? When will the student graduate? What kind of diploma option is the best choice for each individual student?
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