Guidance


Secondary Transition

This website provides information and guidance on the transition planning process. Topics include Age of Majority, Transition Planning Components in the IEP, Services provided beyond the 4th year of high school (4+), and Post-Secondary Summary Information. From Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA.)

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Iowa Transition Model

This is an outline of what is expected in each piece of the IEP transition planning process. It was created by the Iowa Department of Education and the Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

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High School Graduation Requirements for Students Receiving Special Education Services

This webinar from the Iowa Department of Education describes the changes to the graduation requirements (4,3,3,3) and provides guidance for schools.

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Graduation Information & Guidance for Families

The changes to Iowa's graduation requirements (4,3,3,3) are described for families by the Iowa Department of Education.

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Graduation Guidance for IEP Teams

Changes to the graduation requirements (4,3,3,3) are described for IEP Teams by the Iowa Department of Education.

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Section 511 for Schools

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services describes what is required under Section 511 of WIOA for students with the most significant disabilities around employment preparation.

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DE/LEA/IDB/IVRS Collaboration FAQ

This document provides a list of commonly used acronyms, frequently asked questions and responses to questions around the collaboration between the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Department for the Blind, and school districts in the work of transition planning for students.

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Career and Academic Planning

Learn about the Iowa law that requires school districts to have an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) for each student in Grades 8-12.

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Secondary Transition Decision Guide - Working

This document has been created tor IEP teams to use during transition planning in the area of working. This should guide teams in the discussion around what might be provided during the traditional four years of high school and when to consider the possibility of continuing services for students beyond the traditional four years of high school.

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A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment

An updated Transition Guide by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services includes best practices.

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Guidance on 4+ Services

The Iowa Department of Education defines and outlines the duties of school districts to provide Special Education services to students beyond the fourth year of high school.

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Senior Year Plus

Information about Senior Year Plus programming which includes any classes that have the potential to generate college credit. Includes Advanced Placement (AP), Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), and Dual Enrollment, etc.

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