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Kansas requires Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students age 14 and older begin the process of planning for the student to transition from high school to post-school education, work and adult living. By age 16 the IEP is to include a coordinated set of services designed to move students with disabilities successfully from school to post-school settings.
The transition process is intended to result in a comprehensive, coordinated plan of activities to be implemented during the term of the IEP. The plan should reflect the IEP team’s response to the student’s postsecondary goals beyond one year and beyond not just preparing the student for graduation. This perspective will make the IEP a more dynamic, useful tool.
Described in this way, transition becomes a “results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student with a disability.” The IEP for every student, beginning at least by 14 years of age, should be future-directed, goal-oriented and based upon the student’s individual needs, strengths, preferences and interests.
Resource: Transition in the IEP: What Parents and Students Need to Know (PDF) English
Kansas Special Education Process Handbook- Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Webpage Chapter 4 Process Handbook
Secondary Transition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)- KSDE TASN This document addresses frequently asked questions about Secondary Transition.
KSDE Secondary Transition-Webinars, Materials and Resources- KSDE TASN This page houses all the KSDE Secondary Transition webinar recordings along with materials.
Individual Plans of Study Individual Plans of Study (IPS) - Student
Transition in the IEP: What Parents and Sudents Need to Know (PDF)
For more information, contact:
Stacie Martin Coordinator Special Education and Title Services (785) 296-6855 Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov
Send an email to Sarah.Reed@ksde.gov with a request to join.
Secondary Transition Webinar Series (external link) First Tuesday of each month 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Director Bert Moore Bert.Moore@ksde.gov
Assistant Director Brian Dempsey Brian.Dempsey@ksde.gov
Assistant Director Kerry Haag Kerry.Haag@ksde.gov
Assistant Director Twyla Sprouse Twyla.Sprouse@ksde.gov
Assistant Director Dean Zajic Dean.Zajic@ksde.gov
Assistant Director Joe Jewett Joe.Jewett@ksde.gov
Team Organizational Chart (PDF) KSDE Leadership Chart (PDF)
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.