What is Transition?

Transition services are a coordinated set of activities designed within an outcome oriented process that promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including:

•     Post Secondary Education

•     Vocational Training

•     Integrated Employment (Including Supported Employment)

•     Adult Services

•     Independent Living or Community Participation

The Coordinated set of activities must be based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's preferences including:

•     Instruction

•     Community Experiences

•     Development of Employment and other Post-School Adult Living Objectives

•     The Acquisition of Daily Living Skills and Functional Vocational Evaluation

What will Transition do?

Prepare students with disabilities for the world of work by providing the following services:

•         Career Education

•         Vocational

•         Work Adjustment Training

•         Planning for College or Vocational School

•         Assistive Technology

•         Financial Aid

Prepare students for adult living:

•         Teach Daily Living skills

•         Housing Choices

•         Assist with Transportation

•         Financial Support

•         Leisure Activities

Transition can help by?

•     Improving access to agencies and services.

•     Improving communication among students, family, service providers, and business.

•     Reducing gaps in service delivery and availability.

•     Limiting duplication of services or efforts.

•     Creating new programs and services where needs are not being met.

•     Preparing students for the responsibilities of adult living and participation in the community.

For information on Transition Services, please contact:

Dickinson - Iron Intermediate School District

Mary Meyers

1074 Pyle Drive

Kingsford, MI 49802

Phone: 906-776-8167

email: mmeyers@diisd.org