Quality outcomes for students and youth with disabilities are achieved from a lifespan approach to transition planning. The services, supports, instruction, and activities change as a person grows older and develops a better sense of themselves and their life and career paths.
These resources can be used to support strategic planning at student, school, or agency planning level.
Download the Transition Education Birth to Adult (PDF)
Developed in partnership with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), Transition Education Birth to Adult provides an overview of transition across the lifespan. Key transition elements and federal mandates and outcome areas are included.
Predictors of post-school success are evidence-based, research-based, and promising services, supports, and/or acquired skills associated with improved post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
Download the PreK-Post12 Predictors for Success
The PreK-Post12 Predictors of Success displays the research-based predictors of post-school success in a table format. The table indicates a timeframe for when different predictors might be delivered or experienced in an individual's career as a student.
Download the PreK-Post12 Predictors for Success: Sample Activities
The companion PreK-Post12 Predictors of Success: Sample Activities expands the first table, providing ideas for services, lessons, activities, and opportunities that educators, service providers, and family members may consider in planning and service delivery. The activities were informed by practitioners in the field from across the United States in partnership with NTACT:C.