• Transition Information for Educators

    In the state of Texas, transition services must be in place for all students with special education services when they turn 14 or before, as necessary. 

     

    Transition Assessments 

    Every student with special education services at RMA should complete a transition assessment each year in preparation for their annual ARD meeting.  These assessments are vital in helping students identify their post-secondary goals and ensuring they align with their strengths, needs, interests and preferences.  

    Transition Notebook

     

    Post-Secondary Goals  

    Every student with special education services at RMA will have post-secondary goals in the areas of Employment, Education, and, for many, Independent Living. These goals are developed along with the student.  While these goals may stay the same from year to year, they should be considered and reviewed at every annual ARD meeting. 

    41450-TRANSITION Quick Guide to Writing a Post Secondary Goal 05.22.24 (edl.io) 

     

    Course of Study 

    Every student with special education services at RMA will have a course of study included in their annual ARD meetings.  This course of study details each of the recommended courses that a student will need to take to earn their credits for graduation, term by term, through graduation.  It is important to emphasize courses that support movement towards the student’s post-secondary goals.

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    Coordinated Set of Activities

    Every student with special education services at RMA will have a detailed record of the services required while at RMA for a student to complete their graduation plan and to support movement towards their post-secondary goals.  These services include, but are not limited to, accommodations, modifications, instructional support, and related services while at RMA. 

     

    Transfer of Rights 

    At each annual ARD for students under the age of 18 at RMA, the parents and student will be notified of the transfer of rights at age 18. Information on guardianship, power of attorney, and supported decision-making is available for parents of students with significant disabilities.   

    At age 18, RMA provides information to the student and parent(s), in writing that, when a child with a disability reaches the age of majority (18) under State law (except for a child with a disability who has been determined to be incompetent under State law), all rights transfer to the adult student. 

    Meaning that, at age 18, a student is considered an adult, and all rights are transferred to that student.  When a student reaches the age of majority (18), they are regarded as being able to make their own choices.   This would include making choices about their education in the ARD meetings. 

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    Texas Education (TEC) and Texas Administrative (TAC) Code 

    TEC §29.011 Transition Planning  

    TEC §29.0111 Beginning of Transition Planning 

    TEC §29.0112 Transition and Employment Guide 

    TEC §29.017 Transfer of Parental Rights at Age of Majority 

    TAC §89.1049 Parental Rights Regarding Adult Students 

    TAC §89.1055 Content of the IEP 

    TAC §89.1070 Graduation Requirements 

    TAC §75.1023 Provisions for Individuals Who Are Members of Special Populations (Career and Technical Education)