Directions and Key Reminders

The Transition Portfolio was developed as a resource for teachers to document activities the students complete toward their post-secondary goals. To develop a meaningful transition plan, each portfolio should be individualized with activities that address steps toward the student’s future goals for education, training, employment and community participation.

  • Students and parents should be involved in the selection of activities.

  • It is expected that students complete more than just the required/suggested activities at each grade level in order to be most effective.

  • The Transition Portfolio is to be used at all IEP meetings and any other meeting where student progress or programming is discussed.

  • Activities may either be completed independently or with support.

  • Activities in bold print are strongly recommended.

  • The portfolio follows the student from school to school.

  • Activities should be built upon one another toward a final product.

  • The students’ portfolios go with them when they graduate or exit school along with other important documentation.

To develop a meaningful transition plan, each portfolio should be individualized with activities that address steps toward the student’s future goals for education, training, employment, and community participation.

  • Students and parents should be involved in the selection of activities.

  • Regulations require at least THREE transition assessments and those completed must be a combination of both formal and informal.

  • It is expected that students complete MORE than just the required/suggested activities at each grade level in order to be most effective.

  • The Transition Portfolio is to be used at ALL IEP meetings and any other meeting where student progress or programming is discussed.

  • Activities may either be completed independently or with support.

  • Activities should be built upon one another toward a final product.

  • Activities in BOLD print are strongly recommended.

  • The Transition Portfolio follows the student from school to school and with them when they exit or graduate school, along with other important documentation.