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Transition Nuts and Bolts

Secondary transition planning is the process of preparing students for life after high school and includes planning for postsecondary education or training, employment, and independent living. The following are processes for secondary transition evaluation expectations: 

1. Federal requirements outline that students must have a transition evaluation completed by age 16. 
2. State requirements outline that students must have a transition evaluation completed by grade 9.
3. Local requirements outline that a transition evaluation be completed during the natural evaluation timeline in grades 7, 8, or 9. 

ISD 917  utilizes local requirements to best serve and meet the needs of students.