Transition Resources & Information

As provided by 22 Pa. Code §14.131 and 34 CFR §300.320, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team must begin transition planning for each student who is 14 years of age or older. Transition services must be a component described as part of the IEP.  Pursuant to 34 CFR §300.43(2), transition services are based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests, and includes: instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills, and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.

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Online Resources:

Autism Speaks:  https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Parent Education Network:  PEN is part of a national system of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs), serving South Central, Northeast, Southeast and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We are funded by the US Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2009 marked our 25 year anniversary of service to parents of children with disabilities. PEN is a coalition of professionals and parents of children representing a range of disabilities and ages.  http://www.parentednet.org/

Allegheny County Human Services:  Find information about mental health (MH), drug and alcohol (D&A), intellectual disability (ID), Justice Related Services (JRS) and others.  http://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Persons-with-Disabilities-and-Special-Needs.aspx

ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training):  A statewide initiative funded by the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS), Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), PA Department of Human Services. ASERT is a key component of the BAS’s strategy for supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the commonwealth.   http://www.paautism.org/ASERT/ASERT-Overview

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP):  The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives. This resource center is the home for ODP’s training, communications, and informational resources. For information on regulations, ODP Bulletins, licensing and the Department of Human Services, visit the DHS website

PA Secondary Transition Guide for Parents and Students: http://www.secondarytransition.org/

PATTAN: What is Secondary Transition: http://www.pattan.net/category/Educational+Initiatives/Secondary+Transition

Voter Registration Information:   In Pennsylvania, as in most other states, you must register before you can vote. The laws establish certain qualifications for voting (for example, you must be at least 18 on the day of the next election, and you must reside in the district where you vote), and registration ensures that only qualified persons are allowed to vote.   http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Special%20Education/2010%20PA%20Guide%20To%20Agency%20Based%20Voter%20Registration.pde

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