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What are Some Transition Planning Activities for Parents?
Transition planning activities and objectives are carried out at school. However, unlike traditional IEP objectives, many activities take place outside of school. They may take place at home and/or in the community.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE PARENT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRANSITION GOALS Examples of activities that might take place in the home:
 * Parent giving their son/daughter chores and responsibilities to encourage independence and responsibility.
 * Parent should think ahead to consider the skills needed to be an independent adult.
 * Opening a personal checking or savings account(s) and learning how to manage money.
 * Learning to drive & studying for driver's license testh
 * Learning about automobile insurance and routine vehicle maintenance.
 * Learning self-advocacy skills; these skills will continue to help him move toward independent adulthood.

Examples of activities that might take place in the community: Source: www.greatschools.org
 * Parent taking their son/daughter to work.
 * Having their son/daughter network with friends and relatives about their jobs.
 * Having their son/daughter take a workplace tour and conduct informational interviews.
 * Researching and visiting local colleges and training schools
 * Researching and making lists of possible job interests
 * Researching and makinig lists of possible agency or community support their son/daugher may need for independent or supported living

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
@http://www.ncset.org/default.asp

Association on Higher Education & Disability (AHEAD)
A frequently asked questions document regarding planning for college [|AHEAD: Parent Q & A]

Youth on the Move
What happens to kids with intellectual disabilities after they finish high school? Their success depends on several factors: high expectations, good planning, and the right resources. "Youth on the Move" offers information on this crucial transition from high school to the adult world. Learn how to plan comprehensively, support young people to become more independent, and help them use their interests and skills to guide their job search. There's also a Transition Timeline to show professionals exactly what steps are essential between the ages of 14 and 18. @http://www.youth-move.org/

Door 2 Life of OpportunityYouth on the Move
This website is a program of The Arc of Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a resource web site to help individuals with developmental disabilities transition into school and/or work force setting. @http://www.doors2life.org/

Post Secondary Education Opportunities in North Carolina for Students with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities


@http://www.cidd.unc.edu/docs/psea/NCPSE_AtaGlance_Programs_11-29-12.pdf