Post Secondary Transition

Name: Planning a Life (PAL)
Start: 2026-07-25T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-25T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Federation for Children with Special Needs

TIPS Brochures were developed through a collaboration between FCSN and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). They provide important information from DESE’s Transition Technical Assistance Advisories about the post-secondary transition process.

TIPS: The Secondary Transition Planning Process

Learn about key transition terms, creating a student vision, transition assessment, and IEP goal development, as well as tips for working with the IEP Team to develop a strong transition plan.

TIPS: Transition Assessment

Learn how assessments can vary from student to student, strategies for guiding an assessment in line with a student’s vision, and scenarios when consent is or is not required.

TIPS: Self-Determination

Learn ways to foster self-determination in transition aged students, including skills and opportunities that can help students become better self-advocates.

TIPS: Decision-Making and the Age of Majority

Learn how families and students can prepare for the impact of turning 18 and manage the decision making process.

TIPS: Secondary Transition Services

Learn about secondary transition services and how to develop effective secondary transition plans for positive outcomes after high school.

TIPS: Disability Disclosure

Learn all about Disability Disclosure: what it is, why it’s important, and how it changes from high school to adulthood.

TIPS: Graduation and Students with IEPs

Learn how students with IEPs can earn a regular high school diploma in Massachusetts.

TIPS: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learn the importance of transition planning for students with ASD.

TIPS: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) though MassAbility

Learn about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provided by MassAbility,who is eligible for Pre-ETS and what types of services may be available for students with disabilities.

TIPS: Chapter 688 Referral

Learn about the Chapter 688 referral process including who is eligible for a 688 referral. Learn why a referral is important for students with significant disabilities who will need support from adult service agencies.