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| Definition of Transition Services - "A coordinated set of activities that are designed to be within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving academic and functional achievement to facilitate movement from school to post-school activities including post-secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. It is based on the child's needs, strengths, preferences, and interests. It includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment, and adult living objectives and, if appropriate, daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation." Side-by-Side Quick Reference, Federal Regulations-Compared to-State Regulations {Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, Transition Services § 602(34)} |
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| About Us |
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| What is the Carbon Lehigh Transition Coordinating Council (CLTCC)? |
| The mission of CLTCC is to promote effective transition for students with disabilities from school to adult life. |
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| Who serves on the local TCC? |
| It is comprised of parents, representatives from agencies and employers, and educators from the Intermediate Unit, School Districts, Vocational and Special Education, and Higher Education. |
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| What are some of the services provided by the local TCC? |
| The local TCC disseminates transition information, provides training for students, parents, educators, and service providers on transition issues, and develops and maintains local transition interagency agreements. |
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| Why are transition services provided? |
| Congress and the Pennsylvania legislature have recognized the needs of young people with disabilities by developing and passing a series of laws and regulations to mandate and facilitate transition services, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and others. |
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| Who is eligible for transition services? |
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IDEA of 1990 and its reauthorization , IDEA of 1997 and IDEA '04 mandates that the IEP's include "beginning no later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16 and then updated annually, the following must be included:
Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, and independent living skills, where appropriate;
Transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals, including courses of study; and
Beginning no later than one year the child reaches the age of majority under state law, a statement that the child has been informed of the child's rights under this title, if any, that will transfer to him or her on reaching the age of majority.
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| Who do I contact to become a member of the Transition Council? |
To become a member of the Carbon Lehigh Transition Coordinating Council contact:
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
Donna Hibshman or Wendy Smith, Educational Consultants
4210 Independence Dr.
Schnecksville, PA 18078
800-223-4821
Fax: 610-769-4111 ext. 1098 |
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