Timeline for Transition Planning
Checklist
Student:_______________________________
Directions: Please use the following timeline to monitor your transitioning process. Use the check box and date lines to keep record upon completion of events. Please keep this form on file, as you will refer to it each year AT THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE IEP.
9th Grade-Age 15
□ If an application to the Developmental Disabilities Administration has not been made, now is the time to do so. An application should be made as soon as your child is diagnosed with a significant disability. For information, or to confirm that your child has been found eligible for services from DDA, call Service Coordination at 410-772-8774 or DDA Central Region Office at 410-951-5000. Share the eligibility status of your child with the school system at the annual review.
Date:_____________
□ Review status of graduation requirements.
Date:_____________
□ Complete interest inventories at this time if appropriate. Review the IEP, discuss any concerns with the Special Education Case Manager. The IEP should now include a transition plan with a stated outcome and transition activities. Encourage your child to find activities, work or volunteer experiences to help them explore their interest and abilities.
Date:_____________
□ Encourage your child to access school services and supports for as long as they are eligible (up to age 21) or until they meet graduation requirements. DDA does not fund supported employment or day services prior to age 21.
Date:_____________
□ Complete High School Future Planning Inventories. Date:_____________
□ Social Security benefits are based on income and level of disability. If you think your student may qualify prior to age 18, contact the Social Security office for more information.
Date:_____________
□ Contact with your child’s case manager or Transitioning Specialist at your school if you need helpcompleting applications. Date:_____________
□ Review and update your Transition Plan. Date:_____________
10th Grade-Age 16
□ Attend the IEP meetings, as transition planning will be discussed, and changes can be made to reflect the changing needs of your child. Date:_____________
□ Review status of graduation requirements and High School Assessments (HSA). Date:_____________
□ Prior to age 18, you may want to consult with an attorney about developing a plan for your child’s future including a special needs trust, living arrangements, and other assets that could effect their eligibility for benefits. Date:_____________
□ Attend Transition Planning events. Begin looking at some of the post secondary vocational programs and adult service providers in our country, and ask for information on others. It would be helpful to visit some of these programs to determine how they could serve your child after graduation from High School, and what skills your child may need to develop. Date:_____________
□ Review the proposed long-term schedule of classes for your child and consider a work study or work enclave program (including volunteer work) to increase the practical work experiences your child is exploring.
Date:_____________
□ Review and update Transition Plan. Date:_____________
11th Grade-Age 17
□ Review status of course completed to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
Date:_____________
□ Discuss with case manager or Transitioning Specialist if it is appropriate to submit an application to the Division of Rehabilitation Services
Date:_____________
□ If your child is receiving Mental Health services, such as counseling, medications, psychiatric visits etc., please discuss with the Mental Health Provider what needs to be done to continue services after age 18, as there may be a change in insurance coverage for your child. Date:_____________
□ Be sure that the school has permission to share information with other service providers. There may be many other agencies who need to be part of the team supporting your after-graduation plans.
Date:_____________
□ Help your child create a list of people he/she can go to for help, such as: neighbor if they forget their keys, job coach for problems at work, contact names at any community agency etc.
Date:_____________
□ Make some connections with friends for recreation and social events that can continue after school.
Date:_____________
□ Review the list of adult vocational providers you and your child are interested in, and discuss the placement decision with you Special Education case manager. If your student is remaining in school services until 21, discuss where that 18-21 placement should be. Date:_____________
□ Attend Transition Planning Events.
Date:_____________
12th Grade-Age 18
□ Review status of graduation requirements. Date:_____________
□ At age 18, apply for Social Security Benefits, 800-772-1213 TTY 800-325-0778, Social Security, Lakeside Bldg. Ste. 110, 8865 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045. If you are located in Laurel please contact, do not go to the Seabrook office. All Howard County residents are to go to the Columbia office. When calling for an appointment at Social Security, be sure to ask for a list of documents and financial information you will need to bring with you. BE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR CHILD WITH YOU TO THE APPOINTMENT. Date:____________
□ Call Disability Services to discuss community benefits your child may be eligible for, for example, food stamps, medical assistance, temporary cash assistance, etc. Disability Services 410-313-6402.
Date:_____________
□ If your child does not qualify for Transitioning Youth services from The Developmental Disabilities Administration, DORS may still be able to assist. Date:____________
□ Prior to annual IEP meeting, check with your Special Education case manager to clarify who has been invited to the meeting. As a parent, you may invite the adult service provider you have chosen, and any significant medical provider. Be sure the DORS representative and DDA Service Coordinator have been invited.
Date:_____________
□ Review and update Transition Plan. Date:_____________
□ Attend Transition Planning events. Date:_____________
5th year-Age 19
□ Investigate adult services. Date:_____________
□ Review status of application for SSI. Date:_____________
□ Update Future Planning Inventories. Date:_____________
□ Review and update Transition Plan. Date:_____________
□ Attend Transition Planning events. Date:_____________
6th year-Age 20
□ Investigate adult agencies and begin to decide which would be most appropriate to provide long term services.(too late – start at 19)
Date:_____________
□ Refer to DORS (Department of Rehabilitation Services) if appropriate.
Date:_____________
□ Review and update Transition Plan. Date:_____________
□ Attend Transition Planning Events. Date:_____________
7th year-Age 21
□ Choose adult services provider by December 1st. Date:_____________
□ Monitor status of DORS and DDA. Date:_____________
□ Begin to transition to service provider. Date:_____________
Developed by: Mary Pat Dye, Carroll County Public Schools, Director of Post-Secondary Education and Transition Coordinator.