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KIN 108 �

Adapted Physical Activity for Young Adults with Disabilities

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#7 - Transition Planning

Step by Step Process: Step 1

Letter to families

• Send home the introductory letter explaining the process, rationale, and ultimate goal. The letter should explain the collaboration between student, home, and school.

Collaborate with colleagues

Inform students of the process

Step by Step Process: Step 2

Compile data collected

• Family Survey
• Identify activities of student interest
• Observe student performance
• Physical
• Social
• Cognitive
• Emotional

Step by Step Process: Step 3

Develop the plan

• Use the data collected to fill out the yearly plan. An overview detailing the skills needed to learn in order to engage in the identified activity.
• Develop a measurable goal and objectives with student/family participation and/or approval.

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Step by Step Process: Step 3

Develop the plan

• Research viable locations, the cost, distance, contact information, method of transportation, and equipment needed.
• Discuss frequency and time that the student will engage in the activity.

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Step by Step Process: Step 4

Resources to support the family

• Develop a community resource for the family such as (but not limited to): organizations in the area, transportation options, financial support for engagement in activities, places to get the necessary equipment needed.

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Step by Step Process: Step 4

Resources to support the student (as needed)

• Picture schedule board
• Picture communication symbols
• Visual reminders

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Step by Step Process: Step 5

Monitor the transition plan and growth

• Monitor practice of the skills (goal/objectives)
• Check-in with the family and guide the student/family contacting the facility and the questions to ask
• Have the student maintain a log of their engagement
• Constantly collaborate with the educational team

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Step by Step Process: Step 6

Review and revise the plan

• Meet with the student, family, and educational team to evaluate the document and any new data collected
• Revise the document to reflect the student’s present performance and growth toward engagement with maximum independence in the community.

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Review of a transition Program

Sample Transition Program Guide

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Reflections:

Contact me to support with frustrations

What successes have you or the students shown?

What frustrations are you experiencing?

What else can you implement to continue developing positive relationships?

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Contact me with questions

Brad.M.Weiner@gmail.com

(516)606-5202