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Did COVID impact your transition from High School? You may be eligible for extra services. As your first point of contact for information regarding Coordinated Pandemic-Related Transition Services, our goal is to provide the most updated and accurate information. Please fill out our contact form below andRead more →
Where do transition goals go in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)? View/Download a copy of the Transition Planning Form (TPF) View/Download a copy of the Massachusetts Individual Education Program Transition services are defined by federal law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA) as a "coordinated set ofRead more →
What changes when my child turns 18? In Massachusetts, at the age of 18, a student is legally considered to be an adult even if they have a disability. This is called the “age of majority”. In the eyes of the law, they assume adult rights andRead more →
What is a Chapter 688 referral (“Turning 22” Law)? Chapter 688 is a law in Massachusetts addressing the needs of young adults with severe disabilities as they end their public-school education and transition into the adult service system. It requires a planning process to start at leastRead more →
FEDERAL SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS REQUIRING AND DEFINING TRANSITION SERVICES FEDERAL SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS REQUIRING AND DEFINING TRANSITION SERVICES Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. In IDEA (2004), Congress stated as follows: “Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in noRead more →
Timelines Many families and transition-aged students can find the post-secondary transition process overwhelming. There is a lot to consider. There can be a lot of uncertainty navigating the possibilities of what life after high school will look like. Some families find using a transition timeline helps themRead more →
How can I help my child plan for life after high school? Helping a student with disabilities plan and prepare for life after high school is called the post-secondary transition process. In Massachusetts, students receiving special education services are eligible for post-secondary transition planning and supports whenRead more →
Special Education Placement Options What is Available By Law Range of Educational Placements About Private Placements Considering a Placement Change? Coping with Placement Parent Stories Additional Resources About Us Range of Educational Placements School districts are required to offer a range or continuum of school placements forRead more →
Parents are their child’s first teacher, and the first years of life are critical in a child’s brain development. There are many, every day, activities you can do with your baby to promote positive growth like Talk with your baby, put words to the things they lookRead more →
