Secondary Transition Resources

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.

Resources

Kansas Special Education Process Handbook- Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Webpage
Chapter 4 Process Handbook

Secondary Transition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  (hosted at KSDE TASN)
This document addresses frequently asked questions about Secondary Transition.

KSDE Secondary Transition-Webinars, Materials and Resources (hosted at KSDE TASN)
This page houses all the KSDE Secondary Transition webinar recordings along with materials.

Individual Plans of Study
The page contains information about Individual Plans of Study (IPS) for students in grades 8 through 12.

Transition in the IEP: What Parents and Students Need to Know (PDF) English 

Listserv information

Send email to Evelyn.Alden@ksde.gov with a request to join.

Secondary Transition Webinar Series

KSDE hosts monthly webinars on secondary transition topics throughout the school year. These webinars are free, but registration is required

KSDE Secondary Transition Webinars and Workshops- First Tuesday of each month 3:30-4:30 pm (external link to TASN site)

  • September 8 - Disability Mentoring Day
  • October 6 - College is for Everyone: Preparing Students with IDD for Post-Secondary Education
  • November 10 - Pre Employment Transition Services
  • December 8 - Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making Options
  • January 12 - School Mental Health Practices to Build Resilience
  • February 9 - Community Supports Waiver
  • April 13 - Postschool Outcomes
  • May 11 - Individual Plans of Study

Secondary Transition Webinars (PDF of webinar dates and link to registration site)

For more information, contact:

Stacie Martin
Coordinator
(785) 296-6855