The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) defines transition services as a "coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that is designed to be within a results-oriented process."
Here you will find information related to transition from school settings to post-school settings
This website provides parents with information about Special Education in Texas. The website is outlined by age of the student. Transition topics can be found under Age Ranges 11-16 and 17-21.
Per Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.0112, the Transition and Employment Guide is for students enrolled in special education programs and their parents to provide information on statewide services and programs that assist in the transition to life outside of the public school system. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) versions are coming soon.
This Texas trail-blazing program focuses on improving interactions between law enforcement and drivers with a communication disability (or who are Deaf) with the optional code 'Communication Impediment' directly on the front of the Texas Driver License, State ID, or when registering your vehicle through the DMV. The program was created by Texas resident, Jennifer Allen, who saw the need when her son Samuel reached driving age. Together, they have forged this program into law. The program is now carried through the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
HEIDI BAKER | Transition and Employment Designee | hmbaker@mfisd.txed.net |