Secondary Transition Services
Preparing Students for Life After High School
What are secondary transition services?
Secondary transition services help students prepare for adulthood while still in high school. Students identify goals, build skills, and plan next steps. Strong services support informed decisions about college, work, and independent living.
What effective services look like
- Assessments tied to student strengths
- Schedules aligned with goals
- Guidance on courses and pathways
- Opportunities to explore interests
- Coordinated planning across teams
How we support your team
- Use assessments to guide planning
- Align services with student goals
- Train staff in transition practices
- Evaluate programs and outcomes
- Create clear tools and resources
Technical Assistance in Action
Strengthening transition services through data
Trying to improve transition services but not sure what's working? The MA Center has partnered with school districts to conduct an evaluation using a nationally recognized self-assessment tool and staff input. We developed clear findings and recommendations to guide improvement. The district used the results to strengthen transition planning.
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