PreK-12 Transitions for Individuals with Disabilities

Catalog description

This course is designed to have the prospective teacher build their knowledge about two key concepts of Transition Services: systems and programming. Pre-service teacher candidates will be introduced to the core foundation of transition programming for students with exceptionalities across the PK-12 context, specifically the models, structures, and systems of delivery, addressing support structures that serve students with disabilities as they experience horizontal and vertical transitions throughout the PreK-12 school years, and to adult life. They will then learn about the sequential process to follow when developing an Individualized Education Program, focusing specifically on Transition Services and starting with learning about transition assessment tools, planning, delivery, and analysis; collaborating with key stakeholders and interagency providers, parents/guardians, and students; and addressing critical transition needs through implementation of service and activities, instructional strategies, related services, and specially designed instruction that promote post-school success.